content analysis

CONTENT ANALYSIS

Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998). The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989). Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).

Tactical Problem	On-the-ball skills	Off-the-ball movements
Setting up to Attack:	Forearm passing Overhead passing Squaring to target Athletic position Accurate passes	Quick movement to and from base position Setting up to pass early Offensive positioning Covering teammates Communication
Winning points:	*Hitting* Approach Timing Footwork Arm motion Accuracy and power Placing shots into open space on opponents side	Setting up for approach Communication with teammates Offensive positioning
Defending Attack:	*Blocking* Arm/hand position Approach Timing Eyes open	Anticipating where opponent will place ball Optimum court coverage Covering teammates Communication

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