KS3 · Physical education · Year 7

Working cooperatively to learn to shoot with precision and understanding

Invasion games: basic tactics to overcome opponents through netball

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Your learning goal

I can replicate the correct shooting technique and analyse the technique of others.

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Working cooperatively to learn to shoot with precision and understanding: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.

What you’ll learn

I can replicate the correct shooting technique and analyse the technique of others.

Key learning points

Move: a tall body position, with fully extended arms above the head, pushes the ball high onto a shooting arc.
Think: rehearsing the stages of shooting, a stable base, extending the arms and a controlled release increases success.
Think: the humerus, ulna and radius form the major bones of the arm.
Feel: visualising a shot going through the net can help build self-belief.
Connect: helping others to be successful requires careful observation and specific feedback.

Words to know

goal circle: the D or semi-circle that marks out the shooting area at each end of the court
goal shooter (GS): only allowed in the attacking goal third of the court, one of two players in a game who is allowed to shoot
goal attack (GA): only allowed in the centre and attacking goal third, one of two players who is allowed to shoot

Common mistakes

A GS is a static position.

The GS can move out of the goal circle to create space for the GA to drive in and receive the ball. A shooter position requires dynamic movements such as power to jump for a rebound.

For parents, carers and teachers

Provide enough time before half court netball to explain the starting positions and areas they are allowed (see additional materials). Ensure pupils get chance to play GA and GS.