UNIT

SISSNTB202AUse intermediate level netball tactics and game strategy in netball play

Release 2Superseded

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by players to use overarching game strategy and player tactics in netball activities at an intermediate level. It requires the ability to prepare for and participate in drills, activities and games using intermediate level game strategy and tactical skills and to review and evaluate self and team tactical performance.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to both junior and senior netball players who compete at a local level and those playing at an intermediate level in regional competitions. They are closely guided by their coach. It may also apply to those in sports development or netball coaching roles.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Pre-Requisites

Nil

Employability Skills Information

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

performs intermediate level tactical skills relevant to positional requirements and conditions on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

utilises knowledge of intermediate level game strategy, tactical netball skills and relevant rules, regulations and policies when playing at an intermediate level

determines strengths and weaknesses of individual players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

netball training and competition facilities

equipment such as netballs, goal posts, uniforms and positional bibs.

groups of intermediate level netball players to train and play with and against

an accredited coach who has achieved intermediate status to instruct and address players

support staff and scorers

umpires qualified to manage at least an intermediate level players' game

rules of netball

current relevant regulation, player policies, procedures and codes that apply to participation in game strategy and tactical netball activities.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of performance of intermediate netball tactical skills during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies and how game strategies and tactics impact on compliant play

evaluation of third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISSNTB201A Use intermediate level netball skills

SISSNTB203A Participate in conditioning for netball.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Strengths and weaknesses may relate to:

fitness components:

speed

agility

balance

endurance

strength

power

flexibility

repeated sprint ability

height

ability to successfully implement unit work and set team plays

skills in attack and defence .

Drills and activities may involve:

developing tactical skills through appropriate sequencing of skills

progressive skill acquisition in netball tactics

progressive development of team game strategy

breaking down game strategy and tactical skills

coordinated positional plays

modifying game strategy and tactical skills

warm ups and cool downs.

Game strategy may involve:

roles of individual players in the game strategy

patterns of play in attack and defence

attacking systems of play

defending systems of play

set team plays:

use of space

concepts of width and depth

situational plays specific to stages of match

positions and match-ups

identifying strengths and weaknesses of opposition game strategies and tactics and use of counter tactics.

Tactics may involve:

unit work between:

Goal Shooter&Goal Attack

Wing Attack and Centre

Centre and Wing Defence

Goal Defence and Goal Keeper

centre passes in both attack and defence

throw-ins

penalty passes and shots

free passes

plays to maximise weaknesses in opposition team plays

plays to counter strengths in opposition team plays

countering tactics to diminish or negate opposition player strengths such as double defending.

Communication systems may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs

codes for different plays.

Psychological techniques may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

intrinsic motivation

motivation techniques

focusing.

Regulations may relate to:

occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

terms and conditions of permits from land management authorities or local council

terms and conditions of authorities or permissions from netball clubs or associations

environmental protection regulations.

Policies and procedures may involve:

risk management

safety

management of current or recurring injuries and illnesses

conflict resolution

in game communication procedure

use, care and maintenance of equipment and court

training and scheduling commitments

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Netball Australia's Member Protection Policy

Netball Australia Anti-doping policy

Netball Australia's Junior Policy.

Statistics may include:

playing statistics for own team and opposition:

shooting

penalties

errors and turnovers

interceptions

number of goals scored from own centre passes

number of goals scored from turnovers and interceptions

rebounds.

Unit Sector(s)

Sport

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Netball

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