KS2 · Physical education · Year 3
Footwork
Invasion games: principles of attack and defence in netball
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Your learning goal
I can understand and explain the footwork rule and can apply the correct footwork when receiving the ball.
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What you’ll learn
I can understand and explain the footwork rule and can apply the correct footwork when receiving the ball.
Key learning points
- Move: applying the correct footwork involves pivoting on our landing foot and moving our other foot to change diection.
- Move: if we land on both feet at the same time, we can choose which foot we pivot on and which foot will move.
- Think: it is important to apply the correct footwork as we lose possession if we move incorrectly with the ball.
- Feel: listening to the umpires and respecting the rules shows we have integrity when playing the game.
- Connect: collaborating to understand the rules and different positions within the game shows respect for one another.
Words to know
- footwork
- how a player is allowed to move their feet after catching or receiving the ball so players do not gain an unfair advantage.
- possession
- the team in control of the ball
- pivot
- rotating or turning on one foot while keeping that foot in contact with the ground after catching the ball.
Common mistakes
Pupils often think they can freely move their pivot foot by dragging and sliding it. Pupils continue to move a few steps when holding the ball.
Reinforce the importance of keeping the pivot foot stationary and continue to practise the correct way to pivot. Remind pupils that stepping when holding the ball is a rule break and their team loses possession.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Allow pupils up to 2 steps when applying the footwork technique as this will support pupils learning the rules of the game, as well as their balancing skills. Chunking the explanation throughout the practice when introducing the two different landings will help pupils understanding.