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HANDS Content Key word Definitions

Creating Can you perform a three-man weave from one end of the court to Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands.
space another?
Dribble Controlling and moving the ball with the hands while running.
- Three-Man Weave: A passing drill that develops teamwork, timing, and
passing accuracy. Shoot Throwing the ball towards the hoop to score.
Shooting Can you score a lay-up in a five vs five situation? Lay-up A shot taken close to the basket that is usually banked off the
- Lay-Up: Approach, jump off one foot, use backboard for accuracy. backboard.
Defending Can you use a good defensive stance to push an attacker onto his weaker Pivot Keeping one foot in place while moving the other to avoid
hand? defenders.
- Defensive Stance: Low stance, active feet, hands ready. Rebound Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
Dribbling Can you execute a crossover dribble to create space from a defender? Defence The team not in possession of the ball, trying to prevent the
other team from scoring.
- Crossover Dribble: A quick change of direction to evade a defender.
Shooting Can you perform a jump stop to maintain control under defensive Offence The team in possession of the ball, trying to score points.
pressure? Fast Break A quick transition from defense to offense, aiming to score
- Jump Stop: Landing with both feet simultaneously to gain control and before the defense can set up.
balance.
Free throw A shot taken from the free-throw line, awarded after certain
Decision Can you effectively decide when to pass and when to dribble the ball in fouls.
making an attacking overload situation?
Three second rule A rule preventing offensive players from staying in the key
- Decision Making: Knowing when to pass or dribble based on the defensive area for more than three seconds.
setup.
Double Dribble A violation where a player dribbles the ball with both hands or
Can you use movement to break free from a marker to receive the ball in
a game situation? starts dribbling again after stopping.
- Movement: Using quick cuts and changes of direction to create separation Screen An offensive move to block a defender and create space for a
from a defender. teammate.
Can you plan an attacking play, as a team, to outwit your opponents and Zone Defence A defensive strategy where each player is responsible for
get a shot at the basket? defending an area of the court.
- Attacking Play: Designing and executing plays to create scoring Man-to-man Each defender guards a specific opponent.
opportunities. defence

Feedback Can you analyse a team’s tactics and give pointers on how they can
improve their attacking/defending?
- Analysis: Observing and providing feedback on team strategies and tactics.