1. Components of fitness for netball
The main rules
Core Skills
Advanced Skills
Start and restart of play - Play is started with a centre pass at the beginning of each quarter/half and after each goal scored. The centre pass is taken alternately by the Centre of each team.
Ball in and out of play – a side line pass is taken by a player who is allowed in that third of the court
Contact – The infringer must stand beside but away from the player taking the penalty pass so as not to impede that player
Footwork - A player taking a free pass may not shoot for goal
Offside - A player is offside when the player enters a court area not designated for that player’s position.
Footwork – stop, land and pivot
Dodging
Passing - over a short distance
Ball handling – catch the ball whilst stationary
Catch the ball whilst on the move. Perform a chest, overhead, bounce and shoulder pass over a mid-long distances.
Regulations
Components of fitness for netball
Cardiovascular endurance – so you can last the full game without tiring
Speed – so you can beat an opponent to the ball
Agility – so you can quickly move around other players and find space
Reaction time – so you can react and get to the ball before your opponent or get rebounds
Key vocabulary
Playing area – the field of play is divided into two by a half way line.
Number of players – maximum numbers per team 9 v 9, including the goalkeeper.
Playing equipment – players must wear shin guards. The correct footwear must be worn for the surface of the pitch
The ball – a size 4 ball should be used for U12
Start and restart of play - A kick-off is taken at the centre of the playing area to start the game and after a goal has been scored.
Ball in and out of play – a throwing is taken
Footwork – landing on one or both feet simultaneously when receiving the ball
Pivoting – Rotating yourself on the ball of your landing foot
Dodging – move one way and then sprint in the opposite direction
Shooting – pushing the ball upwards into the net.
Passing – throwing the ball to a team mate
Opponent – a player who you are playing against