The Rule for Week 1 is Footwork (Stepping)

Here is a video clip of an example of the Footwork rule explained, and the signals an umpire will use to indicate to players they have stepped: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7YQiOeknfc

The focus for Week 1 is Balance (Stable Body Position)

Activity 1: Jump, Turn, Catch & Land - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGtsZG3NB2U&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HNkuQ5KjeLXsu9p5BubWnUi

Activity 2: Around the World - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFEFyJg_Mg8&list=PLRAz4Y1Nk7HNkuQ5KjeLXsu9p5BubWnUi&index=2

To download a full print out of Week 1 activites, 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 Rule for Week 2 is Play the Ball (Focus - Held Ball)

The player should pass or shoot within 5 seconds. Players decision making skills are still growing in this age group, giving them five seconds to pass allows them to look at all options, as well as let other players set up for the next pass. 

TIP: Coaches should count down "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" once the player receives the ball

The focus for Week 2 is Ball Skills (Variety of Passes)

Activity 1: Ball Control - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc4NjEnbXsY

Activity 2: Next Pass - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ-WbGd5vQI

To download a full print out of Week 2 activites, 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 Rule for Week 3 is Start of Play 

1. At the start of the game one player from each team will do Paper/Scissors/Rock, the winner starts with the ball. Other team chooses which goal/end of court their team will take for first half of game.
2. Centre must start with at least one foot in the Centre Circle
3. Other Centre starts outside of the court with opposing teams other Centre. Once whistle has blown to start play, both Centre players do not enter court until ball has been touched or received in the centre third

For more information on the Rules for 6v6 futureFERNS game please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnx-o0cfkcw

The focus for Week 3 is Pivot 

Activity 1: Pivot Ball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkNZHR5ugcU

Activity 2: Pivot Tag - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eb0A8YssZ0

To download a full print out of Week 3 activites, 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 Rule for Week 4 is Scoring a Goal & Obstruction

Scoring a Goal

1. Only A Position can score goals, and must be standing inside the Goal Circle.
2. When a Goal is scored, the non-scoring team is to take the next Centre Pass.
3. This means there are opportunties for both teams to learn Attack and Defence Skills

Obstruction

1. Players that are defending should stand 1 meter away from the player with the ball. If within 1metre defender, that is obstruction.
2. 1metre is measured from the grounded foot of the attacking player. If the player steps forward the 1metre is still measured from the grounded foot, not that was moved forward.
3. Obstruction can also occur when defending player takes arms away from body to limit movement of attaching player.

Here is an example of Obstruction Rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6QW-sSTvDg

The focus for Week 4 is Shooting

Activity 1: Shooting Technique - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P583oJIzUlQ

Activity 2: Twenty-One - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7VJhrSSIno

To download a full print out of Week 4 activites, 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 Rule for Week 5 is Contact

1. A Player must not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an opponent either accidentally or deliberately.
2. If contact occurs: Umpire stops play and awards a penalty pass to team of player contacted. Player who contacts must stand out of play until pass has been taken.
3. Here is an example for umpires of contact rule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgHVaw3NICE
4. Here is an example also from Magic Players of Contact Rule: https://www.facebook.com/netballhamilton/videos/543746787126174/

The focus for Week 5 is Dodging/Change of Direction

Activity 1: Continuous Touch - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSb08b47spw

Activity 2: Find the Space - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkEBt-uSun4

To download a full print out of Week 5 activites, 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 Rule for Week 6 is Sanctions

Sanctions

1. Free Pass - minor infringements (rules broken)
• Footwork 
• Held Ball 
• Offside 
2. Penalty Pass - major infringements, the player must stand beside and away.
• Contact
• Obstruction

A Penalty Pass or Free Pass may be taken by any player from the non offending team

The focus for Week 6 is Defence 

Activity 1: Shake the Shadow - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TuWSswUis4

Activity 2: Line Up - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7iqlGfIB_E

To download a full print out of Week 6 activites, 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 Rule for Week 7 is Toss Up

In a toss up, the two players face each other while the umpire stands in between them. The umpire then throws the ball up (just to give smaller players a chance, no more than 2ft or 0.6m above the shoulder height of the shorter player) and both players try to catch it.

Examples for Toss Up:

1. When two players from opposite teams simultaneously catch a ball, contact, go offside, touch ball before going out of court.
2. In the event that a simultaneous event occurs the umpire may call a Toss Up.
3. Here is an example of what to do for a Toss Up: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=netball+toss+up+rules+explained.

The focus for Week 7 is Interceptions 

Activity 1: Island Ball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYMltO0wYXc

Activity 2: Read the Intercept - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr9gWkEJ_b8

To download a full print out of Week 7 activites, 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 Rule for Week 8 is Offside 

Each player is allowed in only a certain area of the court. If a player steps, or any part of their body touches the ground in an area their playing position is not allowed to go, they will be ruled offside

Examples for Offside:

1. When a player enters an area their position is not allowed in.
2. In the event that a simultaneous event occurs the umpire may call a Toss Up.
3. Here are some expample videos of Offside rule:
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXmeqTEnxlI
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONcPMJOR9sU

The focus for Week 8 is Pass to Space 

Activity 1: Order Ball - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjVdv5wdjB0

Activity 2: Square Pass - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uclIOBUt1MY

To download a full print out of Week 8 activites, 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 Rule for Week 9 is Over a Third 

When a player is passing the netball, they cannot throw it over a complete third of the court without it being touched or caught by a player.

Examples for Offside:

• Here is an example of over a third rule: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXvIcPgFjNk

The focus for Week 9 is Defence of Shot/Rebounding

Activity 1: Screen - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvH_t5CUAPc

Activity 2: Lean, Pivot, Squat - Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilmsINpsUVg

To download a full print out of Week 9 activites, 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. 

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