Social sports club in Wimbledon, London

Glossary

Airborne Throw

When catching player catches ball mid-air, and then releases ball before landing on court.

Back Line

The boundary lines at each end of the court.

Bending

Term used to describe movement of player on a curving course.

Center Court

The middle third of the court.

Center Pass

Name of pass used to start or restart game from centre circle.

Clearing

When a player moves to clear space for another player to move into.

Court Linkeage

Linking of players with passes to exploit space of court with passes.

Cues

Used by players to signal to one another the best time to pass.

Dead-ball

When play is stopped and then begun again with throw-in, centre pass, or free pass.

Double Marking

When two players mark a single opposing player.

Dummy Run

When a player moves into a space as though preparing to receive the ball, without intending to receive it.

Feed

An exact pass into the shooting circle.

Feint Pass

When a player pretends to aim a pass in one direction and releases it in another.

Footwork Rule

Restricts movement of player in possession of the ball.

Free Pass

Awarded to opposing team for penalty incurred.

Goal Circle

The name of the circle around goal which marks scoring zone.

GA

Goal Attack.

GD

Goal Defence.

GK

Goal Keeper.

GS

Goal Scorer.

Holding Position

When a player is in static position deciding where to pass.

Lunging

Using one leg to make a long stride while keeping other static.

Man-to-Man

Used as defensive tactic, whereby each player marks a single opposition player.

Obstruction

When an opposition player blocks any movements that interferes with a pass or shoot. A penalty pass or shoot is awarded to the obstructed team.

Offside

When a player leaves the zone on court which they are confined to. A free pass is awarded to the opposition.

Overhead Pass

A two handed pass taken from above the head.

Penalty Pass

A pass awarded to a team which has been fouled by obstruction or contact. The offending player must stand to the side of the opposing player, and is not allowed to move until the ball has been released.

Penalty Shot

Awarded for same reason as a penalty pass, when the foul has occurred in the shooting circle. The player is allowed to either shoot or pass.

Pivoting

When a player keeps one foot rooted to the ground and swivels with the other one.

Rebounding

When a player jumps to recover the ball after a missed shot at goal.

Reverse Handling

When a player uses the hand furthest from the opposing player who is receiving the ball, to try and deflect it.

Rolling Off

Describes a movement in which a player swivels around from an opposing player while moving.

Shooting Circle

The circle around goal from which players can shoot.

Throw-in

Used to bring the ball back into court when it has gone out of play.

Toss-up

Used to bring the ball back into play when the referee is unable to award possession to either side.

Transverse Lines

The two lines dividing the court into thirds.

WA

Wing Attack.

WD

Wing Defence.

Zone Defence

The method used by a team attempting to defend a specific area of court when it attempts to intercept the ball as it is taken through a zone.