Page 71 - Year 8 Knowledge Organiser

PE: Netball: 7 of 9 PE: Netball: 8 of 9

HANDS Content Key words Definitions HEAD Content
HEART Content
Dodge Can you dodge, change direction and speed effectively to lose a Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands. Rules, Strategies, and Can you plan a small group skill session for netball?
marker and receive the ball? Tactics - Planning: Organizing drills, setting goals, and leading a session. Confidence & Interest Building Confidence and Interest
Shooting Throwing the ball towards the net to score.
- Dodging: Quick movements to create space and receive passes. Do you understand the rules related to the start of the game? Can you lead a team during a competitive game and
Pivot Keeping one foot in place while moving the other to make strategic decisions under pressure?
Passing Can you perform a running pass? - Centre Pass: The pass used to start the game and restart after a goal
avoid defenders. is scored. - Leadership: Directing teammates, making decisions,
- Running Pass: Passing the ball while on the move. and staying composed.
Interception Gaining possession of the ball by intercepting a pass. Do you understand the basic responsibilities of each position?
Recieving Do you signal where you want to receive a pass? Can you motivate and inspire your teammates to
Defence The team not in possession of the ball, trying to - Positions: GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, GK – understanding the specific enhance their performance?
- Signaling: Communicating with teammates for effective passing. roles and court areas for each position.
prevent the other team from scoring.
Defending Can you delay an opposition’s attack? Can you effectively defend both a pass or a shot? - Motivation: Encouraging and supporting teammates.
Offence The team in possession of the ball, trying to score Enjoyment and Active Participation and Enthusiasm
- Defense: Techniques to slow down or stop an opponent’s advance. points. - Defense: Techniques for marking and intercepting passes and shots. Engagement
Catching Can you catch and turn in the air in a practice situation? Dodge Quick movements to lose a defender and create Can you explain advanced strategies such as double marking and Can you actively engage in all netball activities with a
positive attitude and high energy levels?
zone defense?
- Catching and Turning: Securing the ball and changing direction mid- space. - Double Marking: Two defenders marking one attacker. - Active Participation: Engaging fully in drills, games, and
air. activities.
Bounce A low pass that bounces before reaching the receiver. - Zone Defense: Defending an area rather than a specific player.
Passing Can you perform a running pass and turn in the air to effect in a pass Can you reflect on and share what aspects of netball
game situation? Can you analyze and explain different offensive plays and you enjoy most and why?
Chest pass A pass thrown from chest level with both hands. strategies?
- Running Pass and Turn: Combining skills for effective play under - Offensive Plays: Structured movements to create scoring - Reflection: Thinking about what was enjoyable and
pressure. Shoulder A pass thrown from shoulder height, typically over a opportunities. sharing those insights.

Defending Do you know how to defend the throw/shot from one metre? pass longer distance. Healthy Participation Can you explain the cardiovascular benefits of playing netball
- Defending: Positioning and timing to block or contest shots. Footwork Players must not move their landing foot once they regularly?
rule have caught the ball. - Cardiovascular Health: Regular play improves heart and lung
Shooting Can you score one out of three shots? function.
Centre pass The pass used to start the game and restart after a
- Shooting: Accuracy and technique for successful scoring. Can you discuss how endurance training can improve netball
goal is scored. performance?
Defending Can you execute a successful interception to regain possession?
Court Lines on the court indicating different areas of play. - Endurance Training: Increases stamina and the ability to sustain
- Interception: Timing and positioning to intercept passes. markings physical activity.

Footwork Can you maintain ball control while pivoting under defensive Goal circle The area where shooters are allowed to take shots at
pressure?
the goal.
- Pivoting: Keeping one foot in place while changing direction with the
ball.