3:3 defense system - juniors
3 defenders on the 6 mtr line and 3 on the 9 mtr line.
Attackers have to move and run free - defenders try to intercept the ball.
Ideal system to learn how to defend.
All players have a task and they have to stick to this task : intercept and try to get the ball.
Defenders are nicely spread over the court.
Easy to coach (changing players is easy - two by two e.g.)
Easy to change in a less offensive system by calling back defenders 2.
Then you can change it into 5:1 or 3:2:1 system. (see black arrows)
Handball demands explosive power, repeated sprint ability, and the strength to compete physically for 60 minutes. Sport-specific conditioning develops the athletic qualities that underpin elite performance.
Handball matches are won and lost in critical moments. Mental toughness determines who executes under pressure, who recovers from setbacks, and who maintains concentration throughout 60 intense minutes.
Deception is the great equaliser in handball. Smaller, less powerful players can beat defenders through feints and misdirection. Mastering these skills creates breakthrough opportunities against even the most organised defences.