Setup:
Divide the gym into two playing fields.
Designate one player to be the spy and send them to the opposing team's field.
Provide the spies with vests to distinguish them.
Gameplay:
On a signal, the spy attempts to intercept passes while the opposing team passes the ball among themselves.
If a pass is intercepted by the spy, the passer becomes a spy as well and joins in intercepting the ball.
The game continues until one team is fully converted into spies.
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.