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Key vocabulary Definition
Moving Can you move into space and use the necessary skills to keep the ball off an opponent,
into space for 10 passes, in a three vs two situation? Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands.
- Moving into Space: Creating passing options, staying open, quick movements. Dribble - Dribble: Controlling and moving the ball with the
hands while running.
Key skills Can you dribble, pivot and pass effectively, in a small-sided game situation?
Shoot - Shoot: Throwing the ball towards the hoop to score.
- Dribbling: Control with fingertips, change of speed and direction.
Lay-up - Lay-Up: A shot taken close to the basket that is
- Pivoting: Keeping one foot grounded while moving the other to avoid defenders. usually banked off the backboard.
- Passing: Using chest, bounce, and overhead passes to teammates. Pivot - Pivot: Keeping one foot in place while moving the
other to avoid defenders.
Shoot Can you score three out of five lay-up attempts, in practice?
Rebound - Rebound: Gaining possession of the ball after a
- Lay-Up: Approach, jump off one foot, use backboard for accuracy. missed shot.
Defending Can you show a good defensive stance to delay an attacker from breaking free up court? Defence - Defense: The team not in possession of the ball,
- Defensive Stance: Low stance, active feet, hands ready. trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
Feedback Can you analyse a partner’s jump shot technique and give pointers on how to improve? Offence - Offense: The team in possession of the ball, trying
to score points.
- Jump Shot: Dribble, stop, set position, shoot with jump. Analysis: Observing form and
providing constructive feedback. Fast break - Fast Break: A quick transition from defense to
offense, aiming to score before the defense can set
Dribbling Under pressure from a defender, can you dribble the ball for 20 seconds, changing up.
direction, hands and speed, without losing control?
Free throw - Free Throw: A shot taken from the free-throw line,
- Dribbling: Control with fingertips, change of speed and direction. awarded after certain fouls.
Passing Can you keep the ball off a defender using a variety of passes? Three-second rule - Three-Second Rule: A rule preventing offensive
players from staying in the key area for more than
- Passing: Using chest, bounce, and overhead passes to teammates. three seconds.

Decision Can you identify when to use a fast break in a small-sided game situation? Double Dribble - Double Dribble: A violation where a player dribbles
making the ball with both hands or starts dribbling again after
- Fast Break: Quick transition from defense to offense, aiming to score before the defense can
set up. stopping.
Shooting Can you perform a jump shot with accuracy and proper technique under game
conditions?
- Jump Shot: Balance, eyes on target, proper follow-through.
Defending Can you execute a defensive slide effectively to stay with an opponent?
- Defensive Slide: Maintaining a low stance while moving laterally to stay in front of an
opponent.