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HANDS Content
Key words Definitions
Catching Can you catch the ball consistently whilst in a game situation?
Pass Moving the ball to a teammate using the hands.
- Catching: Consistency and technique in game scenarios.
Shooting Throwing the ball towards the net to score.
Communicat Do you know how to communicate and cooperate within your zones?
ion Pivot Keeping one foot in place while moving the other
- Communication: Effective teamwork and zone defense. to avoid defenders.
Tactics Do you know how to perform simple tactics such as ‘centre pass’ Interception Gaining possession of the ball by intercepting a
and ‘back line pass’? pass.
- Tactics: Execution of center passes and back line passes. Defence The team not in possession of the ball, trying

Shooting Can you perform a variety of shooting actions? to prevent the other team from scoring.
- Shooting: Different techniques for effective scoring. Offence The team in possession of the ball, trying to
score points.
Decision Can you play in three different positions to some effect?
making Dodge Quick movements to lose a defender and
- Versatility: Playing multiple positions with competence. create space.

Footwork Can you execute advanced footwork techniques under game Bounce pass A low pass that bounces before reaching the
pressure?
receiver.
- Footwork: Advanced techniques under competitive conditions.
Chest pass A pass thrown from chest level with both hands.
Defending Can you demonstrate effective positioning to support both offense
and defense in a game? Shoulder pass A pass thrown from shoulder height, typically over
a longer distance.
- Positioning: Strategic placement to aid in both offensive and defensive
plays. Footwork rule Players must not move their landing foot once
they have caught the ball.
Can you show proficiency in intercepting passes and regaining
possession? Centre pass The pass used to start the game and restart after
a goal is scored.
- Interception: Timing and positioning to intercept passes and regain
possession. Court markings Lines on the court indicating different areas of
play.

Goal circle The area where shooters are allowed to take shots
at the goal.