Defensive set plays
I can communicate ideas and apply skills to defending a centre pass, backline throw in and penalty/free pass situation.
Defensive set plays
I can communicate ideas and apply skills to defending a centre pass, backline throw in and penalty/free pass situation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: effective defending involves using a range of travelling and body control skills.
- Think: each player has an allocated area on the netball court; stepping into the wrong third or D is considered offside.
- Feel: reflecting on your performance enables you to understand the importance of defence across the whole court.
- Connect: working with a teammate to be strategic e.g. double marking, will make the game more challenging for opponents.
Keywords
Off side - when a position moves into an area of the court they are not allowed to be in
Double marking - when two players choose to mark one play to create a defensive advantage
Channel - an imaginary line that divides the court vertically into 3 sections
Common misconception
Once a player has released the ball, the defenders' work is done.
Stage 3 defending can be used to impact the next phase of play.
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Equipment
netball (1 per team), court space, 4 sets of team bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
