Physical Education Skills: Net Games and Invasion Games

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering basic skills, stroke types, stances, and drills for net games (badminton and volleyball) and invasion games (basketball).

Net Games

Sports in which two players or teams compete on opposite sides of a net, trying to send a ball or shuttlecock over the net into the opponent's court so they cannot return it.

Forehand Grip

A racket grip used in badminton for executing forehand shots.

Backhand Grip

A racket grip used in badminton for executing backhand shots.

Clear

A badminton stroke that hits the shuttlecock high and deep to the opponent's backcourt.

Drop Shot

A soft badminton shot that lands just over the net.

Smash

A powerful downward badminton shot used to score points.

Drive (Badminton)

A fast, flat badminton shot that travels horizontally.

Net Shot

A gentle badminton shot played close to the net.

Ready Position (Badminton)

Standing in a balanced stance with the racket up, prepared to react quickly.

Underhand Serve

A basic volleyball serving technique that is best for beginners to start a rally.

Passing (Bumping)

Using the forearms in volleyball to receive a serve or attack and direct the ball to a teammate.

Setting

Using the fingertips in volleyball to accurately place the ball for a teammate to spike.

Spiking (Attacking)

Hitting the ball forcefully over the net in volleyball to score a point.

Blocking

Jumping at the net with raised hands in volleyball to stop or deflect an opponent's spike.

Digging

Defensively receiving a hard-driven spike in volleyball to keep the ball in play.

Invasion Games

Team sports where the objective is to invade the opponent's playing area, keep possession of an object, and score points or goals while preventing the other team from scoring.

Dribbling (Basketball)

Bouncing the ball while moving without losing control, using both hands.

Chest Pass

A basic, accurate, and quick basketball pass released from the chest.

Bounce Pass

A basic basketball pass thrown so that the ball bounces on the floor to a teammate.

Overhead Pass

A basic basketball pass released from above the head.

Catching

Receiving the ball securely with both hands while staying ready to make the next move.

Lay-up

A close-range basketball shot taken while moving toward the basket.

Rebounding

Grabbing the ball after a missed shot in basketball.

Box Out

A rebounding technique where a player positions their body between an opponent and the basket to secure the ball after a missed shot.

Triple-threat Position

A fundamental basketball footwork stance from which a player can pass, dribble, or shoot.

Beginner Basketball Practice Routine

A 20-30 minute workout structured as 5 minutes of ball handling and dribbling, 5 minutes of passing drills, 10 minutes of shooting and lay-ups, 5 minutes of defensive footwork, and 5 minutes of rebounding practice.