Shooting skills
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can shoot with accuracy from a range of positions around the korf and move quickly to avoid a defended shot.
Key learning points
- Move: pump fakes mislead defenders and create space for a shot or pass.
- Move: shooting the ball with 2 hands is more accurate, but 1 handed shots can be useful for quick close range shots.
- Think: passing to a free teammate when you're marked by a defender and unable to take a shot, requires decision making.
- Feel: confidence involves trusting your own judgement and decisions, even in the face of uncertainty or opposition.
- Connect: getting free to make a successful shot on goal is a team effort of creating multiple options and deception.
Keywords
Defended shot - a shot is considered defended if the defender is within arm's reach, directly in front of the shooter, actively defending (hand up, facing the attacker)
Pump fake - a quick motion that mimics a shooting action without actually releasing the ball
Overhand shot - a shooting technique where the player throws the ball towards the Korf (basket) using an overhead motion
Common misconception
Misconception: Pupils think you should always use two hands to shoot in Korfball.
Two-handed shots are useful, especially when you're learning, but they’re not always the best choice. In a match, you might need to shoot quickly or when a defender is close. One-handed shots can be faster and harder to block.
Teacher tip
For the first learnng cycle have as many goals out as possible which may include basketball nets or netball nets so pupils are able have lots of practice at scoring.
Equipment
1 ball per 2 pupils, 8 + Korfball goals (optional netball posts), 30 + cones and 6 sets of bibs.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which is a type of pass in Korfball?
Q2.How many seconds do you have to hold the ball?
Q3.Where can you only shoot from?
Q4.In Korfball, who can you mark?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How many hands should you shoot with?
Q2.How can you shoot quickly?
Q3.How close should a defender be to prevent the attacker from being allowed to score?
Q4.What is it called in Korfball when a player uses a quick motion that mimics a shooting action without actually releasing the ball?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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