Year 5 & 6/Ages 9-10

This programme is currently under review and will be launched in 2017.

During 2015, a 6 v 6 game was piloted with positive results.

In 2016, an extensive research project involving 33 Netball Centres will assist NNZ in ascertaining which game is the best, meeting the cognitive, physical and social needs of the players.

Netball continues to be modified for the Year 5 & 6 age group but there is the introduction of 7 v 7 game play. The focus is on player rotation to prevent early specialisation of positions. Players are continuing to develop both physically, technically and socially so it is important to give them the opportunity to play a wide range of positions on the court, regardless of their physical attributes. Players should have lots of touches of the ball and be actively involved to best develop their skills.