Year 3-4
This level is designed to be fast paced and fun by maximising participation and touches of the ball. The modified equipment and less players on court allows 5 v 5 Netball to be less complicated.
Registration: Open to all Year 3 and Year 4 children
Individual player registrations will be accepted if schools are unable to provide a team for the player. HCNC will create teams from these individual players.
Please contact junior@netballhamilton.org.nz to register any individual players.
Length of Competition: 13 weeks
Start Date: 6 May 2025
Finish Date: 12 August 2025
No Play Dates: 1 & 8 July 2025
Year Groups: Year 3-4
Day: Tuesday - Games begin at 4:00pm, last game starts at 5:15pm
Registration Close: 11 April 2025
The focus for Week 1 is Balance (Stable Body Position).
Activity 1: In the River, On the Bank - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBtWmxJzk5k
Activity 2: The Orchard - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NABtuFnmKg
To download a full print out of Week 1 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 2 is Ball Skills (Passing & Catching)
Activity 1: Shrink & Grow - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfRIrd3-J8
Activity 2: Target Ball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_j0SVnbN8w
To download a full print out of Week 2 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 3 is Shooting
Activity 1: Shooting Rounders - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFEVmnzK20
Activity 2: Shooting Relay - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFpq96g_1Y
To download a full print out of Week 3 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 4 is Pivoting
Activity 1: Line Race - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLcHyW1Q4Y
Activity 2: Pivot Tag - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkNZHR5ugcU
To download a full print out of Week 4 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 5 is Dodging
Activity 1: Dodge Protect - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-yRF6xN86k
Activity 2: Dodge & Collect - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGHijR50eY
To download a full print out of Week 5 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 6 is Defence
Activity 1: Read the Intercept - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr9gWkEJ_b8
Activity 2: Shake the Shadow - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOIuSHc-hKY
To download a full print out of Week 6 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 7 is Shooting
Activity 1: Numbers Netball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kCzUV4W7FQ&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HOxgTi9an2gdwKGU-IcewoV&index=24
Activity 2: Elevens - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kCzUV4W7FQ&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HOxgTi9an2gdwKGU-IcewoV&index=24
To download a full print out of Week 7 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 8 is Ball Skills
Activity 1: Pass & Go - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrKQmiLQ8SU&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HOxgTi9an2gdwKGU-IcewoV&index=24
Activity 2: Varity Ball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCytNcTIHfU
To download a full print out of Week 8 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
The focus for Week 9 is Take Off & Stop
Activity 1: Rats & Rabbits - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKCTIClC9QM
Activity 2: Treasure Chest - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyRWkOrouVM&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HOxgTi9an2gdwKGU-IcewoV&index=28
To download a full print out of Week 9 activities, please see the Download section on the right hand side of the page
Junior Coaches and Co-ordinators are available for further skill development ideas
During Weeks 10-13, the focus will be on revising skills learned throughout the season. Coaches are encouraged to determine what their team needs to work on and reuse previous activites.
Coaches should see the Download section on the right hand side of the page to view additional activities
