1. Int 1/2 Structures and Strategies NETBALL

2. In this block, we will learn:
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3. Cycle of Analysis Aims:
Identify Structures, Strategies and Compositions fundamental to Netball Performance
Identify Strengths and Weaknesses of Netball Performance
Use of Information Processing, Problem-Solving and Decision Making in relation to improvement of Netball Performance
To achieve these aims we will work through the Cycle of Analysis:

4. Key Concept 1 – The structures, strategies and/ or compositional elements that are fundamental to activities

5. Fundamentals of Netball
TASK SHEET: 2
Fundamentals of Netball
What is a Structure?
A structure involves different considerations such a roles and relationships, formations, tactics and group and team principles
What is a Strategy?
A strategy is how you use your skills and plan your tactics within a structure. Strategies are commonly used in different competitive, individual and team games
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6. Fundamentals of Netball cont…
What is a Tactic?
A tactic is a specific way of carrying out a particular strategy. It usually involves more than one player and should make good use of individual skills.
What is a Game Plan?
A game plan requires good teamwork. Players should understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses if they are to play effectively as a team
ALWAYS PLAN!
Look at Strengths and Weaknesses
Select a Suitable Structure
Devise a Game Plan
Put Plan into Practice
Look at Results
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7. Tempo of Play In Attack Objective: Method: In Defence Objective:
To move the ball quickly into the ‘attacking circle’ so that a goal may be scored
Method:
Quick Dodges, Sharp Passes
In Defence
Objective:
Put pressure on opposition
To slow down play
To stop attack scoring
To gain possession of the ball
Method:
Restrict space for opposition
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8. Key Concept 2 – Identification of strengths and weaknesses in performance in terms of: roles and relationships; formations; tactical or design elements; choreography and composition

9. ‘General’ Match Analysis
Methods of Collecting Data
‘General’ Match Analysis
Match Analysis Sheets are useful because:
They allow you to break down and record evidence about skills required in netball
After your improvement plan you can look back at this information again to see if you have made any improvements (comparison)
After these ‘general’ methods of collecting data (see slide 10), you can then collect ‘focused data’ (see slide 24)
KC2: (1)

10. Match Analysis Sheet Example (Whole Game)
Methods of Collecting Data
Match Analysis Sheet Example (Whole Game)
Name & Position
Control
Passing
Long / Short
Foot Faults
Attacking/Defending
Shooting
Defending
Pivoting
  Goal Shooter     
 √ √ √ xx  x  √
 xx
    Goal Attack   
  √ √
  x
       

11. Formations
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12. Positions, Roles and Responsibilities
Goal Shooter (GS) - responsible to shoot and score. Only allowed in the attacking goal third.
Goal Attack (GA) - responsible to shoot and score. Only allowed in the attacking goal third & centre third.
Wing Attack (WA) - responsible for getting ball to shooters. Allowed in attacking third & centre third, but not in shooting circle.
Centre (C) – responsible for getting ball to shooters & helping bring the ball out of defence. Allowed in all thirds – but not shooting circles.
Wing Defence (WD) – responsible for getting ball out of defence to shooters. Allowed in defensive third & centre third but not shooting circle.
Goal Defence (GD) – responsible for preventing opposition scoring. Allowed in defensive third & centre third & defensive shooting circle.
Goal Keeper (GK) – responsible for preventing opposition scoring. Allowed in defensive third & shooting circle.
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13. Task…Recap! Positions, Roles and Responsibilities
Task – Memory Brainstorm (Slide 12)
What are the 7 positions in Netball?
What is the responsibility of the GA?
What is the responsibility of the GK?
What third(s) can the C play in?
What third(s) can the WA play in?

14. Principles of Play/Tactics
Width:
This is particularly important during the attacking centre pass strategy
It is important the GA moves wide of the circle to create our triangle link. This creates space, drags the defender out and dictates where we want the pass
Speed:
Fast reactions to the whistle
Bringing the ball up the court quickly
Difficult to defend
Support:
WD & GD dominated the opposition. WA & GA preventing them getting into position to delay/interfere with our attack
Penetration:
Keeping the shooter wide & creating a space for GA to move into at the RIGHT TIME meant our passes often cut through the defence (penetrate)
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15. TASK: Video Clip – Basic Principles of Tactics
TASK: Video Clip – Basic Principles of Tactics
In groups, consider the 4 ‘Basic Principles of Tactics’ and answer the following
Clip 1 (Yellow Team):
What player receives the ball from the Centre?
In terms of width, what does this player do well?
What did this player ‘create’ when she did this?
Clip 2 (Yellow Team):
In terms of speed, what does this player do well ‘straight after’ she receives the pass?
Clip 3 (Red Team):
Once the red team intercepted the ball, what did they do well in terms of ‘speed’, ‘support’ and ‘penetration’?

16. Strategy 1: The Attacking Centre Pass
Width – Attacking Centre Pass
How? – WA/GA in ready position in the middle of the line, when the whistle goes WA dodges and drives wide to one side of the court – GA reads WA’s play and a second later, if needed, drives wide to the opposite side creating two options for the centre pass with no players blocking the middle channel
Why? - WA/GA draws defenders out wide with them to receive the centre pass, consequently creating space down the middle channel of the court that the next pass could potentially be played into
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17. WD GK C WA GA GS GD k 10 11
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18. Options for Pass – WA and GAWD GK GA WA GS C GD GA k 10 11
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19. Quick Fire Questions
During the attacking centre pass, what two players are available to pass to?
Out of these players, who makes the first move wide? (WA or GA)
Can you think of any other players that the C may be able to pass to?

20. Focused Data on Attacking Centre Pass
Methods of Collecting Data
Focused Data on Attacking Centre Pass
Attempt
Successful
Unsuccessful 1 √ 2 3 x 4 5 6 7 8

21. Strategy 2: Defending Backline
Focused Data
Strategy 2: Defending Backline
Depth – Defending Backline
How? – GK has the ball for a backline pass, GD stands in front of WD who stands in front of C down the middle of the court, GD makes the first move for the ball, if needed WD drives out for a pass in the opposite direction than GD to give a second option, if neither are able to receive a pass C drives down the space in the middle of the court as a third option to receive the pass
Why? – Having players behind each other adds depth
KC2: (6)

22. WD GA GK C GS GD WA k 10 11
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23. Focused Data on Defending Backline
Methods of Collecting Data
Focused Data on Defending Backline
Attempt
Successful
Unsuccessful 1 √ 2 3 x 4 5 6 7 8

24. Key Concept 3 – The importance of adapting/changing structures, strategies and compositions in response to performance demands

25. Adapting/Changing the Attacking Centre Pass Strategy
Why?
When teams use the attacking centre pass strategy, it can often become predictable for the opposition
Teams therefore have to adapt or change this strategy
How?
A third and fourth option pass can be used during this strategy
Two new players will be available for a pass, the WD and GD (see next slide)
The GS will then move wide and receive the ball from the player in possession of the ball (WD or GD)
KC3: (1)

26. 3rd & 4th Option Pass – WD and GDGS GK C GA WA GS GS GD GD k 10 11
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27. Attacking Centre Pass Task
If we agree we should keep the ball going forward at a centre pass, you can now design 4 options to use in a game
In groups, firstly choose a player who will be receiving the ball (WA or GA or GD or WD)
Using the handout/following slide, label the movement of this player and ALL other players before she receives the ball

28. k 10 11
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