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Year 3

Passing, moving and scoring

I can pass and move with the ball into an attacking position and shoot with the correct technique.

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Year 3

Passing, moving and scoring

I can pass and move with the ball into an attacking position and shoot with the correct technique.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: to shoot, feet should be shoulder width apart, knees and elbows bent and follow through by extending the arms.
  2. Move: to create a scoring chance, we have to pass accurately to our teammates and move into space up the court.
  3. Think: knowing how to pass and move together as a team towards the post increases our chances of scoring.
  4. Feel: continuing to work on improving our shooting technique demonstrates our determination and resilience.
  5. Connect: it is important to be respectful of our teammates even when they make mistakes.

Keywords

  • Shoot - attempting to score a goal by throwing the ball through the opponent's hoop or ring.

  • Court - rectangular playing area where the netball game takes place

  • Teammates - any player that is on the same team as you during a game.

Common misconception

Pupils will often rush their shots and look to try and score as soon as they get the ball, without considering their location in relation to the post or target.

Pupils must remember that they have approximately 4 seconds to prepare and then shoot. Remind pupils that using the correct shooting technique will increase their chances of success.


To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Passing, moving and scoring, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

If you don't have access to lots of netball posts, use basketball nets, squares on a wall or anything else that can be a similar height will be beneficial to ensure pupils can practise the correct shooting technique. Try to rotate pupiles to ensure the all experience shooting at a netball post.
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Equipment

1 netball between 2 pupils, 30+ cones, 6 targets/ netball posts

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Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity
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Supervision

Adult supervision required

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Licence

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which word describes a player on the other team?
teammate
Correct answer: opponent
defender
Q2.
What is the benefit of using the chest pass?
Correct answer: it's more accurate
it goes far
it's powerful
Q3.
Why is it important to play by the rules in a game situation?
Correct answer: to be respectful
to win
it's easier
Q4.
How can you outwit an opponent?
run fast
pass the ball
Correct answer: dodge to space

4 Questions

Q1.
By continuing to work on your shooting technique, what are you demonstrating?
teamwork
shooting fast
Correct answer: resilience
Q2.
When shooting, what should you do with your knees?
straighten them
Correct answer: bend them
wobble them
Q3.
What is the name of the rectangular playing area where a netball game takes place?
Correct Answer: court, netball court
Q4.
If a teammate makes a mistake, how should you communicate advice or suggestions to them?
Correct answer: respectfully
moan at them
don't communicate