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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.
  2. Implement the game strategy and use tactics during a netball game.
  3. Participate in post-game de-brief and evaluate the success of the game.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills on and off the netball court to

actively participate in preactivity briefings

read play and predict other players intentions and movements

use calls hand signals eye signals and other communication methods to interact with players ingame

discuss overarching game strategy team and individual player tactics with coaching staff to comprehend their use and implementation in netball games

discuss and clarify rules and the impact of tactics in complying

seek feedback and instructions from team members coaches support staff and umpires

provide feedback on self and team performance in game strategy and player tactics

literacy skills to access interpret and comprehend netball rules and the content of relevant player policies and procedures

numeracy skills to

calculate effective time use during drills activities and games

calculate the time remaining to implement or adjust game strategy and tactics during games

interpret basic game statistics

teamwork skills to

encourage and support team members

respect other players decisions

participate effectively in team tactics during training activities and games

problemsolving skills to

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition and respond with appropriate tactics during a game

respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

analytical skills to discuss and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of opposition team self other team players and to monitor self progression in the use of tactics

player tactical skills in attack and defence to participate in tactical netball activities and game strategy at an advanced level

Required knowledge

the existence and basic aspects of occupational health and safety legislation

terms and conditions that apply to player use of and behaviour at private and public netball facilities and gyms

the essential elements of player policies procedures and codes to appropriately comply when participating in game strategy and tactical netball activities

the complete content of rules applicable to the game of netball and how game strategies and tactics impact on compliant play

the on court roles and responsibilities of all netball positions their interrelationships in game strategy and the tactics that apply to particular positions

the essential elements of overarching game strategy and the use of different strategies to meet differing advanced game conditions

the essential elements of team and player tactics and the use of different tactics to meet differing advanced game conditions

the key elements of psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

the key characteristics and use of equipment used in advanced level netball drills activities and games to implement game strategy and tactics

the key characteristics and use of netball game statistics

the essential elements and appropriate use of communication systems used by players coaches support staff and umpires to interact during the implementation of game strategy and tactics in netball play

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement of tactical skills

Evidence Required

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

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

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

communicates appropriately with team members coaches umpires and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

reviews own and teams performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must also ensure access to

netball training and competition facilities

equipment such as netballs goal posts uniforms and positional bibs

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

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

support staff and scorers

umpires qualified to manage at least an advanced 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 advanced level tactical skills with speed and accuracy 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 thirdparty 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

SISSNTBA Use advanced level netball skills

SISSNTB306A Use advanced level netball skills

SISSNTBA Participate in conditioning for netball

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

situational plays specific to stages of match

positions and match-ups

area defence versus one on one

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 both in 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.