Handball is a demanding contact sport so this session introduces your players to the more physical side of the game so your defenders can overcome their fears in 1v1 situations so they are ready for game time.
Improve the willingness of players all ages and abilities to contest the ball and stand up to the opposition through use of these progressive drills and blocking exercises, which also recap the technical aspects of the sport.
What's in the Session?
To get your players in the blocking zone we start with a confidence building pairs-blocking-drill. Players work together to build blocking confidence while learning the benefits of team-work when defending and blocking to keep out an opposition’s attack.
Final thought:
If your team continually leaks goals no matter how well you attack, they will always struggle to win matches - especially in the final quarter when your players are tired. So use this plan to give your team the best chance of winning.
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.