Elite quidditch teams have excellent ball-handling skills. Their players are able to throw and catch reliably which allows their coaching staff to focus on strategy over technique.
In my opinion, players should be taught ball-handling skills, such as throwing and catching motions, without context. They will learn the context as they become familiar with and use the technique. This develops the players strategic thinking and they learn situational flexibility.
Most players exclusively use the overhand throwing motion and would benefit from learning others. This article introduces the sidearm throw and push throw which, when mastered, will make a player a better ball-handler.
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