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HEAD Content HEART Content HANDS Content Key word Definitions
Rules, Can you explain the role of a screen and roll in creating scoring Confidence & Can you lead a team during a competitive game and 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.
Strategies, and opportunities? Interest make strategic decisions under pressure? space another?
Tactics Dribble Controlling and moving the ball with the hands while running.
- Screen and Roll: A play where a player sets a screen for the ball handler and - Leadership: Making decisions, directing teammates, - Three-Man Weave: A passing drill that develops teamwork, timing, and
then rolls towards the basket to receive a pass. and staying composed under pressure. passing accuracy. Shoot Throwing the ball towards the hoop to score.
Can you describe the benefits of using a full-court press defense? Can you motivate and inspire your teammates to 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
enhance their performance? - Lay-Up: Approach, jump off one foot, use backboard for accuracy. backboard.
- Full-Court Press: A defensive strategy where players apply pressure to the
offensive team across the entire court to force turnovers and rushed - Motivation: Encouraging and supporting teammates to 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
decisions. improve their play. hand? defenders.
Can you coach a skills session to a group of 5–10 students? Enjoyment and Active Participation and Enthusiasm - Defensive Stance: Low stance, active feet, hands ready. Rebound Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
Engagement
- Coaching: Planning and leading a session, giving feedback, and Can you actively engage in all basketball activities 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
demonstrating skills. with a positive attitude and high energy levels? - Crossover Dribble: A quick change of direction to evade a defender. other team from scoring.
Can you effectively umpire a game? - Active Participation: Engaging fully in drills, games, and Shooting Can you perform a jump stop to maintain control under defensive Offence The team in possession of the ball, trying to score points.
other activities with high energy. pressure?
- Umpiring: Enforcing rules, making fair decisions, and managing the game. Fast Break A quick transition from defense to offense, aiming to score
Can you reflect on and share what aspects of - Jump Stop: Landing with both feet simultaneously to gain control and before the defense can set up.
Can you move into space and use the necessary skills to keep the ball off basketball you enjoy most and why? balance.
an opponent, for 10 passes, in a five vs four situation? Free throw A shot taken from the free-throw line, awarded after certain
- Reflection: Thinking about what was enjoyable and why, Decision Can you effectively decide when to pass and when to dribble the ball in fouls.
- Moving into Space: Creating passing options, staying open, quick and sharing those insights with others. making an attacking overload situation?
movements. 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.
Can you use both man-to-man pressing and zonal defense to defend setup.
effectively in a game situation? Can you use movement to break free from a marker to receive the ball in Double Dribble A violation where a player dribbles the ball with both hands or

- Man-to-Man Defense: Each defender guards a specific opponent. 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
- Zonal Defense: Defenders cover specific areas of the court. teammate.
from a defender.
Healthy Can you explain how flexibility exercises benefit overall basketball 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
Participation performance? get a shot at the basket? defending an area of the court.

- Flexibility: Reduces the risk of injury, improves range of motion, and - Attacking Play: Designing and executing plays to create scoring Man-to-man Each defender guards a specific opponent.
enhances performance. opportunities. defence

Can you discuss the importance of strength training for basketball Feedback Can you analyse a team’s tactics and give pointers on how they can
players and how it supports endurance? improve their attacking/defending?
- Strength Training: Builds muscle, supports endurance, and enhances - Analysis: Observing and providing feedback on team strategies and tactics.
overall athletic performance.