Int 1/2 Structures and

Strategies
NETBALL
In this block, we will learn:
(1)
 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:

Stage 1

Investigate

Stage 4 Stage 2

Re-evaluate Analyse

Stage 3

Develop
Key Concept 1 – The structures,
strategies and/ or compositional
elements that are fundamental to
activities
 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
KC1: (1)
Fundamentals of Netball cont…
What is a Tactic?
ALWAYS PLAN!
– A tactic is a specific way of
carrying out a particular – Look at Strengths and
strategy. It usually involves Weaknesses
more than one player and
should make good use of – Select a Suitable
individual skills. Structure
What is a Game Plan?
– Devise a Game Plan
– A game plan requires good
teamwork. Players should – Put Plan into Practice
understand each other’s
strengths and weaknesses
– Look at Results
if they are to play
effectively as a team

KC1: (1)
 Tempo of Play
In Attack In Defence
Objective: Objective:
– To move the ball – Put pressure on
opposition
quickly into the
‘attacking circle’ so – To slow down play
that a goal may be – To stop attack scoring
scored – To gain possession of
the ball
Method:
Method:
– Quick Dodges, Sharp
– Restrict space for
Passes
opposition

KC1: (2)
Key Concept 2 – Identification of
strengths and weaknesses in
performance in terms of: roles
and relationships; formations;
tactical or design elements;
choreography and composition
 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)
 Methods of Collecting Data

Match Analysis Sheet Example (Whole

Game)
Name & Position Control Passing Foot Faults Shooting Defending Pivoting
Long / Short Attacking/Defending
   √ √ √    x  √    x  xx  
Goal xx
Shooter 
 
 
   √√  √√   x   x  √√     x
 
Goal Attack 
 
                 
 
 
 
                 
 
 
 
                 
 
 
 
                 
 
 
 
Formations

KC2: (2)
 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.
KC2: (3)
 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?
 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)
KC2: (4)
 http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=OFr7ajZkkCc

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):
What player receives the ball from the Centre?
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’?
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

KC2: (5)
 WD

GK C WA GA
GS

GD

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 Options for Pass – WA and
GA
WA
WD

GK
WA GA GS
C

GD GA

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 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?
 Methods of Collecting Data

Focused Data on Attacking

Centre Pass
Attempt Successful Unsuccessful
1 √

2 √

3 x

4 x

5 √

6 x

7 x

8 √
 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)
 WD GA

GK C GS

GD

WA

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 Methods of Collecting Data

Focused Data on Defending

Backline
Attempt Successful Unsuccessful
1 √

2 √

3 x

4 x

5 √

6 x

7 x

8 √
Key Concept 3 – The importance
of adapting/changing structures,
strategies and compositions in
response to performance
demands
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)
 3rd & 4th Option Pass – WD
and GD

WD WD GS

GK
C WA GA GS

GS
GD GD

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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
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