Handball Skills Circuit Assessment
Four-station circuit assessing passing accuracy, shooting, dribbling, and defensive positioning
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About This Activity
Four-station circuit assessing passing accuracy, shooting, dribbling, and defensive positioning
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Handballs
12-15
Goals or targets
2-4
Cones
12-15
Assessment sheets
4-6
Goals
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Self Assessment
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Respect
Skills
Game Sense
Defensive Skills
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Assessment
Weather
All Weather
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