Passes and reception in handball
Passing – is delivering the ball to a team mate during play in a handball game.
Passing the ball helps in;
Speeding up the game
Creating scoring chances
Breaking tight defense
Releasing pressure during play
Expressing creative abilities during play
Qualities of a good pass
Accurate so that a player has no problem catching the ball.
Fast and timely to exploit the play chance promptly.
Useful – a pass should be directed to that player whose position may disadvantage the opponent.
Types of passes
There are three types of passes, namely.
Jump pass
Side pass
Flick pass
1. Jump pass
A jump pass is where a player leaps in to the air and throws the ball to a teammate before landing.
It is completed at the peak of the jump with a player in control releasing the ball to the teammate
Stages of execution in jump pass
a. Preparation
Take off from the ground either on a single or double foot.
Bring the passing arm high and back above the level of the head
Bring the non- passing arm slightly in front of your body
Keep shoulders high and head up
b. Execution
As you bring the passing arm forward to release the ball, pull the non-passing arm backwards at hip level.
Release the ball to your teammate with a follow through and wrist action.
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