Attacking and defending in small sided netball games
I can attack and defend to help my team when playing in a game of netball.
Attacking and defending in small sided netball games
I can attack and defend to help my team when playing in a game of netball.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to outwit our opponents we can use attacking skills such as dodging to find space in order to receive a pass.
- Move: when our team loses possession we need to react quickly and mark a player to stop our opponents scoring.
- Think: working as a team to try different tactics to score more points demonstrates excellent resourcefulness.
- Feel: keeping accurate score throughout a game shows that we are maintaining high standards and playing with integrity.
- Connect: being able to manage the game ourselves and consistently stick to the rules shows respect for everyone.
Keywords
Attack - trying to score points or goals
Defend - preventing the opposition (attackers) from scoring
Tactics - a carefully planned set of actions that are used by a team or an individual to achieve a certain goal
Common misconception
As it is a competition, pupils tend to forget what they have learnt and rush decisions around passing and shooting. Pupils get frustrated if not winning.
Pupils have up to 4 seconds, so encourage them to take their time when making decisions. Award bonus points for pupils playing with integrity.
Equipment
1 netball between 8 pupils, 6 targets/ netball posts, bibs, 30+ cones
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
