Korfball

What is it?
Korfball is a game, which is similar to netball and basketball, with one major exception - the game is designed to be played by mixed teams. Korfball consists entirely of passing the ball by hand from person to person. Passing and movement form the basis of the game, with attackers using changes of speed and direction, combined with team tactics, to try to lose their defenders in order to create a shooting chance.

Safety Message
Participants should receive coaching and should always wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Ideas/Aims
• Have a sound knowledge of the laws of the game.
• Be able to keep score in a match.
• Attain a reasonable proficiency in the basic skills of korfball, in order to participate and compete in a serious game.
• Compete in appropriate competitions and matches.
• Show skills and an improvement in your standard of play.
• Develop an appreciation of tactics and positioning play.
• Be selected to play in a team, which has proper fixtures.

Review/Assessment
Participants should show the assessor that they have a good knowledge of the tactics and rules of the game. If the participant has entered any matches, the results of them should be discussed.

Governing Body/Organisation
British Korfball Association, PO Box 179, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LU
Tel: 01622 813155
web site: www.british-korfball.org.uk