Positions and falling techniques
Ready when: Jump shot and fakes (i1) to Fast break and 2 v 1 / 3 v 2 (i3) done and a coach is present.
What the coach teaches
Back-court, wing and line roles; the line player's falling and diving shots; basic falling techniques (landing on the arms and rolling) on mats.
At home, safe only
Wall throws (Catch and throw at the wall (b2), Three-step shot (b6)) and the falls on a soft mat from gymnastics.md Wall handball for a few players (b5).
Ask the club
How positions are chosen and whether children rotate positions until mid-teens.
What you can see from the side
A player lands and rolls safely.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks 5 safe falls in a row.
Stop and get a coach when
Shoulder, wrist or knee pain.
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