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Social Responsibility in Netball

Read the team scenario, then use it to explore fair play, leadership and kotahitanga in netball. Give reasons for your decisions where asked.

The Harbour Hawks’ match

The Harbour Hawks are playing a close netball match. Maia misses a pass and looks upset. Tane tells her, “Shake it off—we’ll reset,” then helps the team organise the next centre pass. During a disputed contact call, the captain calmly asks the umpire for clarification. Later, a substitute who has had little court time offers useful encouragement and keeps track of the team’s water bottles. After the match, the Hawks thank their opponents and talk about one thing they can improve together.

Notice responsibility in action

Use the scenario and your understanding of responsible team behaviour.

1.Describe one specific moment from the match that shows kotahitanga. Explain how it shows unity and working together rather than focusing only on winning.

2.A teammate makes a mistake during a close match and looks upset. Which response best shows respect and support?

Blame the teammate loudly so they know the team is annoyed.
Ignore the teammate and refuse to pass to them next time.
Encourage the teammate, reset as a team and focus on the next play.
Laugh about the mistake after the match.

3.The captain calmly asks the umpire to clarify a contact call. Is this a responsible way to respond? Explain why.

4.Match each action to the responsibility it best demonstrates.

Encourage Maia after her missed pass
Ask the umpire calmly for clarification
Help organise the next centre pass
Thank the opponents after the match

Taking initiative
Caring for others
Respect for other people
Respectful communication

5.The substitute has had little court time. Explain why encouraging teammates or keeping track of the team’s water bottles could benefit the team.

Make a responsible team decision

Apply the same ideas to situations your team could face at training or in a game.

6.Two teammates disagree about who should take a centre pass and begin speaking over each other. Write one fair, practical action a teammate could take to help resolve the disagreement.

7.A captain notices that a new player is being left out of passing drills. What should the captain do first to build inclusion and unity?

Tell the new player to improve before joining in.
Invite the player into a group and make sure everyone gets a turn.
Ask the coach to keep the new player on the sideline.
Avoid mentioning it so the drill finishes faster.

8.A player says, “That loss was all your fault,” to a teammate. Rewrite this as a respectful comment that still helps the team learn.

9.Give one specific example of how a netball player could show responsibility to teammates away from the court, such as while travelling to a game or communicating about practice.

10.Choose one action you will take at your next netball training or match to support social responsibility and kotahitanga. Explain how it could help the team.