Romsey School PE – Netball SOW

Netball
Unit Aim
Invasion Games: Key Concepts & Thresholds
In Possession Out of Possession
Passing & Receiving: Attacking play: Shooting: Defence:
The ability to pass the The ability to provide To successful score a Pressure on the ball and players around the ball. To
ball using a variety of passing outlets for the goal using an prevent the ball being played forward and to
passes to retain player in possession. To appropriate technique. reduce the options of the player in possession.
possession. support in front, To develop the ability to Reducing the time, space and attacking options
The ability to receive the alongside and behind score from different available to opponents.
ball and to maintain the player in possession situations and positions
possession for your is key to ball retention. around the shooting
team by creating space. Effective support is circle.
dependent on the
appropriate angle,
distance and timing.
Creativity: Outwitting an opponent:
The ability to provide inventive and unpredictable play, either through The ability to outwit opponents and teams using
individual skills or small group combinations. For example: set centre passes, adapted strategies. Combine and perform netball
feint dodges, etc. skills applying fluency and accuracy. Communicating
with team mates to organise cohesive play.

Unit Aims:
Fundamentals
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Speed: Cardio Endurance: Co-ordination:
The term speed is used for multiple The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to Coordination is the ability to move two or
purposes in netball. It is used for sprint transport oxygen during sustained more body parts under control, smoothly
running which describes how fast a player exercise. and efficiently.
can run over a certain distance on court. netball is a high-intensity sport that
requires a high level of aerobic fitness.

Muscular Endurance: Agility & Balance: Strength & Power:

The ability of your muscles (or group of The ability to move quickly and easily, Developing strength enables a player to
muscles) to continually exert force against including moving in different directions better control his or her body. More
resistance or a given movement. without losing balance. powerful movement e.g. passing the ball,
changing direction on court– all of these
skills require explosive power, and the
definition of power is strength plus speed.
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Year 7
Focus/ Passing, receiving, movement & Movement, space & footwork: Outwitting opponents: Attacking play & dodging
TP’s space: Create space and movement patterns by Understand the importance of ‘getting Explore ideas, concepts of attacking
Understand the concept of space. changing direction or changing pace. free’ in order to attack. Develop play when in space and in
Send and receive the ball in a Understand and begin applying the footwork understanding of strategic and tactical possession of the ball. Develop
closed situation and developing rule. plays to beat and outwit an opponent. understanding of netball rules and
confidence in a competitive positions and associated court
situation areas.
Technical Possession, obstruction, 3 second Centre of gravity, footwork, accelerate, Feint dodge, sprint dodge, body position, Dodging, spatial awareness ,
literacy rule pivot, ready stance, creating space changing speed and direction principles of attack, off side
Success Consistently move into space to I can demonstrate the use of correct I can move into space to give options for I can perform effective movement
criteria support the player in possession. footwork my team mates. patterns and passes
Fitness / Why warm up and cool down:
Health
Warm up Jog, side steps, high knees, heel Jog, side steps, high knees, heel flicks, Student led – fast feet drill. Players stand Follow my leader/ shadow game as
activity flicks. Follow with dynamic followed by dynamic stretches. opposite partner in ready stance and on a pulse raiser. Swap over. Follow
stretching – squats alternating ‘Fast feet’: Practice command move forwards and backwards. with dynamic stretching.
direction, lunges, open and close Introduce ready stance. Incorporate jogging, side steps, dynamic
the gate stretch. stretches.
Use lines of netball court
Main Passing – chest, pass, shoulder, Introduce footwork rule & development. 3’s- 1 feeder + move away from marker to Demo & recap dodges learnt
practice overhead passes in pairs. Feeder with ball, wait for player to run, receive the ball, varying directions. Groups of 7 -Using the semi-circle
Space invaders game: throw to the cone for player to land and Dodging to move into a space and receive with a feeder outside (WA or C)
Concept of passing into space and receive ball the ball. Introduce sprint dodge and feint pass into GA or GS with GK and GD
keep possession. 2 teams, 1 ball, Catch, pivot, pass practice dodge. defending.
one third of a court. Attacking Practice Practices Extension: practice centre pass
team pass ball, keeping count of Progress to 3 v 3 game. Aim is to maintain with WA and GA getting free and
passes as opposition enter area possession and incorporate footwork rule. Progress to 3 v3 game. Aim is to maintain WD and GD defending the pass. 7 v
one player at a time, contact). Team scores a point when they achieve set possession whilst incorporating dodging. 7 game define positional roles (GK-
Progress by introducing 3 second number of passes. Incorporate 3 second rule Teams aim to receive a pass in a set area (D GD-WD-C -WA-GA-GS). Recap rules
rule, obstruction (1m away). and obstruction rule from previous lesson. or coned area) to gain a point. learnt from previous lessons.
Catching skills video Movement skills video Players to begin officiating.

Focus/ TP’s Shooting: Defensive play: Positional awareness Team play:

Develop knowledge of where on the Mark players without the ball and Identify the distinct roles of each Class tournament - work together to
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court shooting can take place. deny attacking space. Marking the playing position and the areas apply skills and strategies for
Accurately replicate the technique player in possession of the ball. permitted. success.
for a correct shooting action. Outwit opponents using learnt
Evaluate and provide feedback on defending skills and techniques.
shooting technique.
Technical Angles, feedback Principles of defence, anticipate, Centre pass Communication, sportsmanship
literacy marking, decision making, contact
Success Consistency and success of shooting I can close the space to put pressure I can make play different positions on I have participated in a competitive
criteria technique. on the attackers. court and understand their roles netball tournament.
Displayed good sportsmanship.
Fitness Why warm up and cool down:

Warm up Crows and canes – in pairs, 2 lines. SAQ ladders and hurdles – work in Position game: call positions and Team warm-up – picture of netball
activity On command run to the nearest line, teams of 4. Jog, run, side steps. class have to run to where that court, players take in turns to run
partner chases. Swap roles. Dynamic stretches. position starts for a centre pass. and collect a position card to place
Followed by dynamic stretches Develop movement to side steps, on court diagram.
dynamic stretches. Followed by dynamic stretches.
Main In pairs pass ball up the court using ‘Tails’ – pairs, attacker has a bib 7 v 7 game with position rotations. Pupils in their teams of 7 play
practice footwork rule & shoot when in the tucked into shorts. Defender must Students umpiring using whistles. tournament. Extra players/non
goal semi circle. Experiment from steal it without contacting. Use participants umpire.
different angles and distances, where dodging, changes of direction and Rules and positions video 7 v 7 game with position rotations
are students most successful. pace, defender must stay close.
In pairs – One performer, one coach. ‘Cone O’clock’ – defenders block and Pupils rotate positions, including
Take in turns to develop technique mark cones, while attackers aim to umpiring role (if no non-participants)
through feedback. touch cones to score points.
7 v 7 game with position rotation. Full game, positions rotate, student Pupils apply their strategies and skills
Recap positions & rules. Non- umpires using whistles. they have learnt.
participants to umpire.
Shooting techniques video Defensive skills video
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Year 8
Focus/ TP’s Passing & receiving: Timing of pass/support play: Attacking play: Shooting:
Demonstrate control and accuracy of Outwit opponents using a variety of Demonstrate good positioning whilst Select different tactics to outwit a
passing and catching. Catch the ball passes with accuracy and timing. dodging to allow effective attacking defender when shooting. Accurately
from a variety of situations with Move accurately into a space to strategies. Perform skills in a small replicate the correct technique for a
improved technique and greater receive a well timed pass. Develop sided game, making decisions about shooting action even under
consistency. Abide by footwork, understanding of strategic and how best to advance on opposition. pressure.
contact and obstruction rules during a tactical play and refine ideas based Explore concepts of attacking play
game. on successful outcomes. when in space and with ball
possession.
Technical Footwork, 3 second rule, dodging, Holding space, Reaction time, repossession Accuracy, rebounding
literacy covering, delaying and positional
names.
Success I understand what happens if I do not I can hold my space to give my I can select an appropriate pass I can perform the correct shooting
criteria make a decision within 3 seconds teammates options depending on distance and position technique from a variety of positions
when in possession of the ball on court in the semi-circle
Fitness Benefits of activity immediate, short & long:

Warm up Partner tag. Followed by dynamic SAQ fast feet drill using ladders. SAQ drills – students create drills Student led, jogging, heel flicks,
activity stretches. Combine forward and lateral based on ones from last lesson jumps, lunges, squats, side step and
movement receive pass. dynamic stretches.
Main 2’s – Pass and change direction. In 3’s static passing. In 2’s. Player 1 holds ball out at arms Shooting Competition – In groups,
practice Minimum of 3 different passes with Progress to moving the ball down the length, partner catches ball before it positioned anywhere in semi-circle.
partner and sprint shuttle with change court, only move when player is touches floor. Shooter rotation activities: Standing
of direction. ready to pass. Progress - moving left and right to shot technique: Increase / decrease
Passing square - grid of cones, in 3’s Introduce basic holding of space in receive the ball: one handed catch, distance and /or time allowance.
stand on corners, ball has to travel circle(GS), on edge of bring ball into chest. Progression: Add feeder and/or
along the edge of the square. circle(WA/WD). 2 v 1 – indicate to receive ball, moving defender (increase pressure)
Progression - Passing on the move, Players to understand game in different directions and different 7 vs 7 game focus on: Accuracy,
2v1 using a range of passes. structure & positional roles. movement patterns. Alternate pass – sudden Change of Direction, dodging
7 v 7 game. Recap positional roles (GK- 7 v 7 game. Pupils to officiate. depth, height, direction. to create space and getting free.
GD-WD- C- WA-GA-GS). Recap rules. Passing video 7 v 7 game. Rotate positions. Players to rotate positions with
Players to officiate where possible. Changing speed video focus on shooters.
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Focus/ TP’s Marking and defending: Marking and defending: Outwitting opposition: Game play:
Mark an opponent and intercept To accurately replicate defending Demonstrate the ability to outwit Pupils develop their knowledge
passes sent towards them. Apply skills. Mark an opponent when an opponent in a game situation and understanding of the rules in
defending principles when devising shooting. using the appropriate skills and netball and feel confidant
game plans. Outwit opponents using Describe the rules and begin to techniques. Pupils are to develop identifying violations of rules.
learnt defending skills and umpire a game of netball. their knowledge and Play as part of a team.
techniques. understanding of the rules in
netball.
Technical literacy Intercepting, marking, 1st stage 2nd stage defending, obstruction Tactics, creativity Teamwork, sportsmanship,
defending respect, determination
Success criteria I can time my run to make an I know the difference between 1st I can explain key rules of the game Demonstrate sporting behaviour
interception and 2nd stage defence of netball and participate in a competitive
netball tournament
Fitness Benefits of activity immediate, short & long:

Warm up activity SAQ ladders and hurdles – work in Student led, jogging, heel flicks, Student led. ‘Dishes and Domes’ SAQ fast feet drill using ladders.
teams of 3 with a nominated leader jumps, lunges, squats, side step and game with the cones, 2 teams, Combine forward and lateral
demonstrating skills. dynamic stretches. time limit to turn cones up/down. movement receive pass.
Main practice Intercepting and covering pass/shot, 2nd stage defending - defending in Demonstrate passing, receiving Pupils in their teams of 7 play
closing down space, Reducing front of a player with the ball. and landing footwork correctly in tournament. Extra players/non
available options In 3s, 1 shooter, 1 defender, 1 groups video participants umpire.
1st stage defending - close marking rebounder/coach Possession game - 3v3 maintain 7 v 7 game with position rotations
opponent without ball. Practice ball possession. 1 umpire.
In 3’s -continuous passing in pairs, Progress to 3rd player passing ball Demonstrate the ability to outwit Pupils rotate positions, including
3rd person intercepts pass in front into circle. defenders with creativity and umpiring role (if no non-
of players, jogs round the other tactics. participants)
person in a figure of 8 ready to 7 vs 7 game, recap rules and Pupils using key terms and
intercept the next pass. Progress to language/instructions umpire uses. identifying netball rules during Pupils apply their strategies,
7 vs 7 game, define rules and Defending principles video activities. tactics and skills they have learnt.
language/instructions umpire uses. 7vs 7 game. Position rotation.
Defending principles video
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Year 9
Focus/ TP’s Recap fundamentals Use of space/court linkage: Attacking principles: Shooting:
Demonstrate knowledge & Make decisions about Demonstrate effective team play Develop shooting technique under
understanding of netball rules. sending/receiving the ball. Outwit using attacking principles. Devise pressure. Shooting within a game
Perform variety of passes with opponents using variety of appropriate strategies. Explore play situation.
control, improved technique, techniques with accuracy/timing. ideas of attacking play when in
greater consistency. Refine strategic/tactical play. space and in possession of the ball.
Technical literacy footwork, repossession, umpire positional names and areas Attacking tactics, possession, timing, Held ball, repossession
calls, over a third, out of court, passing, space
contact, obstruction
Success criteria I can consistently pass and receive I understand my role within my I can use tactics to give my team an I can shoot within a competitive
the ball successfully team advantage situation
Fitness Types of feedback:

Warm up activity Student led, jogging, heel flicks, Pairs – 4 diff colours. Steady SAQ ladders and hurdles – work in SAQ ladders and hurdles – work in
jumps, lunges, squats, side step jogging on court on whistle No 1 teams with a nominated leader teams, use equipment to develop
and dynamic stretches. runs out to coloured cone area, demonstrating skills. foot patterns, incorporating
collect ball. Call out type of pass stretches.
and number of passes for each
pair to complete.
Main practice Ball handling – in 2’s focus on one Focus on conditioning structured Advance ball skills. In 2’s: Moving Recap shooting techniques,
& two-handed catching / moving games to achieve attacking left and right to receive the ball: one identify best position for success
into a space to receive a pass / outcomes. Improve timing of handed catch. Run to cone, quick Practices
high, low side to side drills movement off the ball – GK pass change of direction to receive In teams, set up around circle to
Practice from end line must go through high/low pass. create game situation. Passing ball
Recap playing every player in turn: GD-WD-C- 2v1 – indicating to receive the ball, into GS/GA. Rotate positions.
positions/responsibilities. WA-GA-GS. Teams to plan passing running patterns.
Skills practices focusing on patterns. Practice 7 v 7 games. Rotating playing
accuracy and control: Catching, Skills practices 7 v 7 games. Students to gain positions.
Throwing, Getting Free & marking. 7 v 7 game – focus on teams experience as an official, using Students to gain experience as an
7 v 7 game Recap knowledge of evaluating and adjusting their correct terminology. official, using correct terminology.
rules. Players to officiate. formation, strategy and roles
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Focus/ Defending principles: Tactics- Centre pass: Tactics- within the circle: Game play:
TP’s Accurately replicate effective marking Select advanced tactics to outwit Select advanced tactics to outwit Demonstrate the ability to outwit an
techniques. Intercept passes sent opposition. Evaluate tactical opposition. Evaluate tactical outcomes opponent in a game situation using
towards them. Outwit opposition when outcomes and consider how to and consider how to improve the appropriate skills and techniques.
applying defending principles/when improve performance. Adapt game performance. Adapt game plans in Develop knowledge and
devising game plans. Evaluate individual plans in response to the opposition response to the opposition and the understanding of the rules in netball.
performances, suggest ways to and the state of the game. state of the game.
improve.
Technical Interception, marking, goal protection, Tactics, stacking, set centre pass, Tactics, creativity Teamwork, sportsmanship, respect,
literacy principles of defence, space limitation creativity determination
Success I understand why it is important to keep I can perform a set centre pass within I can perform a set piece for attacking Demonstrate sporting behaviour and
criteria an eye on the ball as well as the player a game situation. around the circle participate in a competitive netball
when marking. tournament
Fitness Types of feedback:

Warm up Dodge or Defend game. Teams of 5 with Student led. SAQ ladders and hurdles. Student led. SAQ ladders and hurdles. Student led. SAQ ladders and hurdles.
activity one player as ‘defender’. Each player Work in teams with a nominated Work in teams with a nominated Incorporate dynamic stretches.
has to run down a SAQ ladder into leader taking charge of skills leader taking charge of skills
‘danger zone’. Defender has to try and performed. performed.
stop them getting into the ‘safety zone’
Main Explore/develop methods of marking a Groups of 3 / 4 recap passing. In groups exploring and developing set All teams to complete a series of
practice player, blocking/holding space. Groups of 7 - Experiment with centre play for around and within the circle. netball questions on rules, regulations
Developing effective team play - pass options (C, WA, WD, GA, GD, GS, WA and C back up on the edge of the and team (points to be added to
defending principles. GK) using half a court. semi-circle to aid shooters. netball scores).
3 v 2 game situation in semi-circle. Attacking centre pass video video 7 v 7 tournament. Rotate positions.
Progress to 7 v 7 game. Stacking centre pass 7 v 7 game play – apply set circle Players/non participants to umpire.
Players to umpire. Player off the line tactics to game play.
7 v 7 game – Apply set centre passes Pupils to umpire. Pupils apply their strategies, tactics
to game play situation. Solve game and skills they have developed.
problems by varying positional roles
and game plans for each team. Pupils
to umpire.