Movement skills/concepts

Throwing at a stationary target, passing and receiving while moving, running, dodging, and moving into space.

Set-up

• Large ball, hoop, team bands/bibs.
• A marked hard surface area (one-third of netball court) with a throwing line and a target area (hoop).
• Two teams of six-eight each.

Activity

To start the game, the thrower attempts to land the ball on the full in the target area. If successful, that team’s backstop takes possession. If unsuccessful, possession goes to the opposing backstop.

The teams then move onto the court and the team with possession attempts to tag (with the ball) a member of the other team. The player in possession may pivot, take one step and hold the ball for no longer than 3 seconds. Players who are not holding the ball may move freely but cannot go outside the area during play.

If the attacking team infringes any of these rules or if the ball touches the ground,  the umpire calls ‘Change’ and possession is taken by the other team. The ball must be held when a tag is made.

The non-scoring team restarts the game with a toss into the hoop.

Can you see …?

• accurate, rapid passing
• positioning to receive a pass

You could ask …

Attacking team: How will you work together to tag a player?

Defending team: How can you avoid being tagged with the ball?

Variations

Vary implement and skill: Use a soccer ball and passing, hockey stick and push pass, underarm/overarm throw, and a small ball.