Grade 7- Jump Pass in Handball

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;

1. Speeding up the game

2. Creating scoring chances

3. Breaking tight defense

4. Releasing pressure during play

5. Expressing creative abilities during play

Qualities of a good pass

1. Accurate so that a player has no problem catching the ball.

2. Fast and timely to exploit the play chance promptly.

3. 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

. Jump pass

Stages of execution in jump pass

a. Preparation

1. Take off from the ground either on a single or double foot.

2. Bring the passing arm high and back above the level of the head

3. Bring the non- passing arm slightly in front of your body

4. Keep shoulders high and head up

b. Execution

1. As you bring the passing arm forward to release the ball, pull the non-passing arm backwards at hip level.

2. Release the ball to your teammate with a follow through and wrist action.

Stages of execution in jump pass