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Netball Session Plan: Step Pass

Age Group: Year 10 Girls (14–15 years)
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus Skill: Step Pass
Theme: Control, Timing, and Accuracy

Session Objectives

To understand and correctly perform the step pass in netball

To improve body positioning, timing, and movement into space

To apply the step pass in game-like situations

1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)

Activity: React and Move

Players jog around the court

On the coach’s whistle, perform dynamic movements: high knees, side steps, heel flicks

Introduce light passing with a partner: short chest and bounce passes on the move

Purpose:

Prepare players physically

Begin focusing on coordination and timing for passing

2. Introduction to the Step Pass (10 minutes)

Coach-Led Demonstration and Explanation

Demonstrate correct technique:

Stable base (knees slightly bent)

Step forward with the opposite foot to the throwing hand

Drive the pass forward with full arm extension

Key Coaching Points:

Footwork: Avoid stepping violations

Timing: Step and release in rhythm

Balance: Engage core, use strong follow-through

Purpose:

Provide visual and verbal guidance

Establish a clear technical model for students to follow

3. Skill Development Drill (15 minutes)

Activity: Step Pass Through the Gate

Set up cones in parallel lines 4–5 metres apart to form “gates”

Pairs stand on either side of each gate

One player steps forward and passes through the gate, then retreats

10 passes each, then swap

Progressions:

Add movement before the pass (jog in, catch, step pass)

Introduce passive defenders to increase challenge

Purpose:

Reinforce proper step pass technique

Develop timing, accuracy, and communication under gradually increasing pressure

4. Conditioned Game Activity (15 minutes)

Activity: 3v3 Step Pass Challenge

Small-sided games on a half-court

Players may only pass using the step pass

Movement off the ball and quick footwork are encouraged

Rules:

Rotate players into different groups after each round

Award points for successful step passes and complete sequences of passes

Purpose:

Apply the skill in realistic, game-based scenarios

Encourage decision-making, teamwork, and correct technique under pressure

5. Cool Down and Reflection (10 minutes)

Activity:

Gentle jogging followed by static stretches (quads, hamstrings, calves, shoulders)

Guided group discussion or self-reflection

Discussion Prompts:

What was challenging about the step pass?

In what game situations might you use it?

How can you improve your accuracy and power?

Purpose:

Support recovery and reduce risk of injury

Encourage reflection to consolidate learning

Assessment Criteria / Success Indicators

Demonstrates correct step pass footwork and technique

Pass is accurate, controlled, and consistently delivered to a teammate

Applies the step pass effectively in practice and game scenarios

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Primary School Football Session Plan – Shooting Focus

Age Group: Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Ability Level: Mixed
Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Shooting
Learning Objective: To develop accuracy, power, and decision-making when shooting at goal.

Session Breakdown

1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)

Activity: "Traffic Light Dribble and Shoot"

Children dribble freely around a marked area.

Coach uses coloured cones or calls out:

Red = Stop

Yellow = Dribble slowly

Green = Dribble fast

Add mini goals (or cones) around the area. On a whistle, players must shoot into the nearest goal using any foot.

Purpose:

Raise heart rate and prepare muscles

Improve ball control and quick decision-making

Begin introducing shooting in a fun, low-pressure way

2. Technical Practice (15 minutes)

Activity: Shooting Through the Gate

Set up pairs of cones (gates) 4–6 yards apart as targets.

Players shoot a stationary ball through the gate from a short distance (5–10 metres).

Focus on technique:

Plant non-kicking foot next to the ball

Keep head over the ball

Strike with laces (for power) or side foot (for accuracy)

Follow through towards the target

Progression:

Move gates further apart for power

Add moving ball or passes from a partner before shooting

Purpose:

Teach proper shooting technique

Develop control and consistency with both feet

Help pupils understand when to shoot with power vs. accuracy

3. Small Group Game (15 minutes)

Activity: Shooting Relay Challenge

Split into teams of 4–5

Set up shooting stations with a ball and a mini goal or target

One at a time, players dribble and shoot, then return to the line

Count how many goals each team scores in a set time

Progression:

Add a goalkeeper (can be a pupil or coach)

Use weak foot only for one round

Purpose:

Encourage repetition in a fun format

Build confidence in shooting under light pressure

Promote teamwork and support

4. Conditioned Game (15 minutes)

Activity: Mini Matches with Shooting Zones

Small-sided games (e.g., 4v4 or 5v5)

Mark out shooting zones – players must shoot from inside these areas

Encourage pupils to shoot when in the correct space

Coaching Focus:

Timing of the shot

Creating space to shoot

Shooting after a pass or dribble

Purpose:

Put shooting into realistic game scenarios

Develop decision-making and spatial awareness

Reinforce earlier techniques under match pressure

5. Cool Down and Reflection (5 minutes)

Activity: Gentle jogging, walking, and stretching (calves, hamstrings, quads)
Questions to Ask Pupils:

What part of the foot did you use when you wanted to shoot with power?

When is a good time to take a shot in a game?

How can we make sure we hit the target?

Purpose:

Physically wind down to prevent injury

Reinforce learning and allow pupils to reflect on their progress

Assessment / Success Criteria

Can the pupil strike the ball with accuracy and/or power?

Are they able to get into good positions to shoot?

Are they making decisions about when and how to shoot?