Handball: Hampelmann

Description

This technique is used to stop half high balls from short distances.

Coming forward and making himself as big as possible makes is harder for pivots and players throwing in break situations to focus at the goal.

Coaching points

When meeting the ball, the goalkeeper comes forward and jumps off lifting both legs as high as possible. Together with the arms and hands the ball is stopped.

Drill tags: arms, block, hands, legs