Year 3 Netball
Perform basic netball skills such as passing and catching using recognised throws. Implement the basic rules of netball.
Knowledge Organiser
Prior Learning
Experienced different types of small-sided invasion games. Able to throw and catch in a variety of ways. Able to work with others in small teams.
Unit Focus
Perform basic netball skills such as passing and catching using recognised throws. Implement the basic rules of netball.
We are learning...
- to perform quick, accurate chest passes.
- to use dodging to get free from our opponent.
- to catch a netball.
- to use a bounce pass to feed a goal shooter.
- to throw for distance using a shoulder pass.
- to collect a loose ball.
Key Questions
- When would we use a bounce pass?
- How can we create space?
- What is the 1m distance rule?
- How does netball differ from other invasion games?
Equipment
Netballs, bibs, cones, hoops, (netball posts junior height if possible)
Vocabulary
Space, pass, accurately, mark, dodge, attack, defend, footwork, possession, shoot, rules, improve.
Rules
- If the ball goes off the court, a throw-in is taken by the team who didn’t throw or knock the ball out of court.
- If a player breaks the rules, the umpire will give a pass or shot to the other team.
Assessment Overview
Head – Show an understanding of the role of a goal shooter.
Hand – Pass the ball in a variety of ways.
Heart – Create opportunities as a team to score.
Diagram
Lesson Overview
Year 3 Netball Lesson 5
- Throw over longer distances using shoulder pass
- Recognise which throw is needed over shorter & longer distances
- Use shoulder pass in a game to build attacking play
We are learning: to throw for distance using a shoulder pass Activity: AFL task—increase pitch size to include throws learnt
Year 3 Netball Lesson 1
- Pass and receive the ball using a chest pass
- Work collaboratively to keep possession and score points by passing accurately
- Explain how accurate passes help when attacking
We are learning: to perform quick, accurate chest passes Activity: Assessment for Learning game
Year 3 Netball Lesson 2
- Recognise the need to get ‘free’ from opposition players
- Demonstrate dodging techniques to get ‘free’
- Discuss & explain why you need to be free from a player when receiving the ball
We are learning: to use dodging to get free from our opponent Activity: 3 v 3 game
Year 3 Netball Lesson 3
- Demonstrate catching in isolation
- Demonstrate catching under pressure
- Show awareness of footwork rules
We are learning: to catch a netball. Activity: Catching lines and 4 v 2 game
Year 3 Netball Lesson 4
- Introduction to the role of goal shooter
- Work to get the ball to the goal shooter
- Use a bounce pass to feed the ball to the goal shooter
We are learning: to use a bounce pass to feed the goal shooter Activity: End Zones
Year 3 Netball Lesson 6
- Use a range of passes to build an attack
- Collect a loose ball that is rolling or bouncing
- Play in a game attacking and defending
We are learning: to collect a loose ball. Activity: Competition week—round-robin using basic netball.