Netball Maths
Netball practice repetitions maths challenge
A child-friendly sports challenge using practice repetitions to practise multiplication with real examples.
Quick answer
By practising netball repetitions, you can learn to multiply numbers quickly and easily using real-life examples from your sport or game!Learning outcome
By the end of this page, you will be able to use multiplication to work out how many times you do a netball practice move, and you will know how to solve problems like "If I do 3 jumps 4 times, how many jumps do I do altogether?" Success signs:- You can count how many times you do a move in a row
- You can multiply to find out how many times you do a move in total
- You can solve simple word problems about netball practice
- You can use arrays or groups to show your maths
Why this matters
When you play netball or any sport, you often do the same move many times in a row. Learning how to multiply helps you work out how many times you do something without counting each one. This is useful for:- Tracking your practice progress
- Planning how long your training will take
- Figuring out how many balls you need for your team
- Understanding how much time you spend on each move
How it works
Multiplication is about making equal groups. When you do the same move many times, you are making equal groups of that move.- First, you decide how many times you do a move in one set
- Then, you decide how many sets you do
- Finally, you multiply the two numbers to find the total
Examples you can see
Let’s imagine you are playing netball and your coach tells you to do 4 passes in a row, and you do 5 sets of this. You can show this with a drawing:| Set | Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1st set | 4 passes | 4 |
| 2nd set | 4 passes | 8 |
| 3rd set | 4 passes | 12 |
| 4th set | 4 passes | 16 |
| 5th set | 4 passes | 20 |
- If you do 6 dribbles in a row, and you do 3 sets, that’s 6 × 3 = 18 dribbles
- If you do 2 jumps in a row, and you do 10 sets, that’s 2 × 10 = 20 jumps
- If you do 5 shots in a row, and you do 4 sets, that’s 5 × 4 = 20 shots
Try it as a mini adventure
Netball Practice Challenge: The Jumping Star! You are the jumping star of your netball team! Your coach wants you to do a special practice routine. Here's what you must do:- Do 3 jumps in a row
- Do 4 sets of these jumps
- Then do 5 passes in a row
- Do 2 sets of these passes
- First, calculate your jumps: 3 jumps × 4 sets = ? jumps
- Next, calculate your passes: 5 passes × 2 sets = ? passes
- Finally, add your jumps and passes together: ? + ? = ? total moves
- 3 × 4 = 12 jumps
- 5 × 2 = 10 passes
- 12 + 10 = 22 total moves
Common mistakes
- Mistake: Thinking that 3 × 4 = 12, but then forgetting to add the passes.
- Why it happens: When you are doing two parts of a problem, it’s easy to forget the second part.
- Fix: Always write down each step and double-check that you’ve done all parts of the question.
- Mistake: Counting each move one by one instead of multiplying.
- Why it happens: It’s easier to count, but it takes longer and is more tiring.
- Fix: Use multiplication to find the total faster. For example, if you do 5 jumps 3 times, that’s 5 × 3 = 15 jumps.
- Mistake: Confusing which number is the number of moves and which is the number of sets.
- Why it happens: When you are learning, it’s easy to mix up the order.
- Fix: Always ask yourself, “How many times do I do this move?” and “How many times do I repeat that?”
Parent and carer guide
You can help your child learn multiplication with netball practice by:- Playing along with the practice routine together
- Using simple words like “groups” and “sets”
- Encouraging them to draw arrays or use objects to show their maths
- Practising with real moves like jumping, passing, or dribbling
- Letting them choose their own numbers to make the challenge fun
- “Let’s count how many times you do a move in one set”
- “Now, let’s multiply to find the total”
- “You’re doing great! That’s a really good way to solve it”
- Your child might make a mistake at first. That’s normal!
- Don’t rush them. Let them think and try their own way.
- They don’t need to know all the times tables yet – they can use repeated addition if needed.
Practice questions
- If you do 4 jumps in a row and repeat this 5 times, how many jumps do you do in total?
- You do 6 passes in a row and repeat this 3 times. How many passes do you do?
- How many shots do you do if you do 3 shots 7 times?
- If you do 2 dribbles in a row and repeat this 10 times, how many dribbles?
- How many times do you jump if you do 5 jumps 4 times?
- 4 × 5 = 20 jumps
- 6 × 3 = 18 passes
- 3 × 7 = 21 shots
- 2 × 10 = 20 dribbles
- 5 × 4 = 20 jumps
FAQ
What is a repetition in netball?
A repetition in netball means doing the same move over and over again. For example, doing 5 jumps in a row, then repeating that 3 times.
Why do we need to multiply in netball practice?
Multiplication helps us quickly work out how many times we do a move in total. It saves time and helps us track our progress.
Can I use multiplication for other sports too?
Yes! You can use multiplication for any sport where you repeat the same move. Like in football, you might do 3 kicks in a row, 5 times – that’s 3 × 5 = 15 kicks.
What if I get confused about which number is which?
Remember: the first number is how many times you do a move, and the second number is how many times you repeat that move.
How can I practice this at home?
You can do simple moves like jumping or clapping, and then repeat them. Count how many times you do each move, and then multiply to find the total.