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Mastering the fundamentals of TsegBall is essential for both individual growth and team success. This section presents skill tests and drills designed to enhance your proficiency in key areas of the game. From passing (including lateral, overhead, reverse or behind-the-back passes, and lobs) to catching, running, shooting, pivoting, goalkeeping, and blocking, these exercises will help you develop the precision, agility, and strategic thinking needed to excel on the court. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these skill tests provide a structured way to measure your progress and elevate your performance.
Passing is an essential element of TsegBall. A team must be able to handle, control and move the ball down the field or on the floor rapidly and precisely in order to create scoring opportunities. Passes may be made with one hand or two. Beginners should master the lateral, overhead, reverse and lob pass.
- Technique: This pass requires a combination of timing, balance, accuracy and control. The pass should be thrown in front of the receiver to allow for a smooth transfer. Hold the ball in front of the body with one of both hands. Look in the direction of the pass and swing the hands across the body while rotating the upper torso. When passing to the left, transfer the weight from the right foot to the left.
- Technique: Shift the ball in front of the waist to the throwing hand, turn the opposite side of the body in the direction of the pass, and then stretch arm back and make a L at the elbow. Be sure to follow through to assist in the accuracy of the pass.
- Technique: Standing slightly sideways, bring ball behind the back using your dominant hand. Cradle the ball with the fingers spread behind it for control. Be sure to follow through to assist in the accuracy of the pass.
- Technique: This pass is used to loft the ball over the opponent in order to score. The pass should be high enough so the opponent cannot block the shot. The lob pass is most effective when the goalie comes out too far to defend.
Catching is also an essential skill needed in order to master the game of TsegBall. Catching involves moving the body into the path of the ball.
Goalkeeping is the most important position in the game of Tsegball. The goalie must develop quick hands and fast reaction time.
- The goalie should move with the ball in order to cut down shooting angles. This sometimes require moving slightly away from the goal.
- Goalies should practice saving shots from various positions.
Shooting similar to basketball is a fundamental learned skill. The basic mechanics and a fundamental knowledge of the basket and the point at which to aim are essential in becoming good shooters.
Pivoting is a skill used to elude an opponent when a player has the ball.
- A forward pivot is executed by keeping one foot in place on the floor and moving the other forward and across the foot in place.
- A reverse pivot is executed by keeping on foot in place and moving the other backward in a semicircle.
Since TsegBall is comprised of various skills from basketball, volleyball and handball, some of the following skills test from these various team sports have been modified.
- Objective: To measure skill in rapidly shooting from different positions.
- Administration and Directions: Place floor markers on floor designating various distances from the goals. The distance will vary based on grade levels. With TsegBall in hand the test performer begins the test with one foot behind any of the five markers. On the signal, Ready, Go, the performer shoots, retrieves the ball and runs to another spot and shoots. At least one shot must be taken from each of the five markers. Two 60- second trials are administered.
- Scoring: 2 points are given for each shot made, and 1 point for each unsuccessful attempt that hits the rim.
- Objective: To measure accuracy in passing (overhead or baseball pass).
- Administration and Directions: A restraining line is drawn on the floor from a wall and parallel to it. Again, the distance from the wall is based on class levels. With a Tsegball in hand, the test performer stands behind the restraining line facing the target. On a signal, “Ready, Go,” the ball is passed to the first target. The ball is retrieved by the tester who again moves quickly behind the restraining line facing the second target. The ball is then thrown or passed to the second target on the wall. This sequence is continued until the sixth and final target is reached. The performer then moves back toward the first target. Two 30-second trials are taken.
- Scoring: Each pass that lands in the target or on the target line earns 2 points. Passes hitting the wall between the targets earn 1 point.
- Objective: To measure accuracy in catching.
- Administration and Directions: A starting line is drawn on the floor with a center mark placed between two end marks. The end marks should be placed approximately 8 feet to the right and left of the center mark. The test performer stands on the right end mark and faces straight ahead. On the signal “Go” the performer runs towards the passing point directly in front of him or her. The passer is already in position to pass the ball from 5 feet behind the starting line to the designated passing point. The passer should throw the ball directly over the passing point, slightly above the head of the receiver. The test performer then proceeds to the left end mark and repeats the same procedure. Ten good trials are given on both the left and right sides.
- Scoring: Each successful catch is awarded 1 point.
- Objective: To properly execute the transition from catching to pivoting and passing.
- Administration and Directions: At the center line on the TsegBall field or floor, eight participants are lined up on the corners of half of the court or field (two individuals at each of the four corners). Each set of players has a ball. Before starting the drill the coach or instructor will call for either a right-foot pivot or a left-foot pivot. At the command to start the drill the individuals in front begin running to the middle of the center line, catches the ball, takes one step and then pivots when the whistle blows. The four players pivots in unison and passes the ball back to the players that are still positioned on the corners of the court or field. After passing the players follow the pass and lines up behind the players on the corner. The sequence continues until each player has completed 5 to 10 catches, pivots, and passes.
- Scoring: Focus on proper execution rather than points.
