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HANDS Content Key words Definitions

Dodge Can you dodge, change direction and speed effectively to lose a Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands.
marker and receive the ball?
Shooting Throwing the ball towards the net to score.
- Dodging: Quick movements to create space and receive passes.
Pivot Keeping one foot in place while moving the other to
Passing Can you perform a running pass?
avoid defenders.
- Running Pass: Passing the ball while on the move.
Interception Gaining possession of the ball by intercepting a pass.
Recieving Do you signal where you want to receive a pass?
Defence The team not in possession of the ball, trying to
- Signaling: Communicating with teammates for effective passing.
prevent the other team from scoring.
Defending Can you delay an opposition’s attack?
Offence The team in possession of the ball, trying to score
- Defense: Techniques to slow down or stop an opponent’s advance. points.
Catching Can you catch and turn in the air in a practice situation? Dodge Quick movements to lose a defender and create

- Catching and Turning: Securing the ball and changing direction mid- space.
air.
Bounce A low pass that bounces before reaching the receiver.
Passing Can you perform a running pass and turn in the air to effect in a pass
game situation?
Chest pass A pass thrown from chest level with both hands.
- Running Pass and Turn: Combining skills for effective play under
pressure. Shoulder A pass thrown from shoulder height, typically over a

Defending Do you know how to defend the throw/shot from one metre? pass longer distance.
- Defending: Positioning and timing to block or contest shots. Footwork Players must not move their landing foot once they
rule have caught the ball.
Shooting Can you score one out of three shots?
Centre pass The pass used to start the game and restart after a
- Shooting: Accuracy and technique for successful scoring.
goal is scored.
Defending Can you execute a successful interception to regain possession?
Court Lines on the court indicating different areas of play.
- Interception: Timing and positioning to intercept passes. markings

Footwork Can you maintain ball control while pivoting under defensive Goal circle The area where shooters are allowed to take shots at
pressure?
the goal.
- Pivoting: Keeping one foot in place while changing direction with the
ball.