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Around and on Goal!

Blue players must dribble up the pitch and around the cone before then turning sharply. Once they have turned they must then take on the defender with a feint or a dummy before finally throwing a shot at the goal.

560 complex shooting exercises

Breaking through to shoot

Blue players line up behind three cones outside the 9 meter line. The defender stands between the 7 and the 9 meter line, ready to block the attacker's run. Attacking players take it in turns to dribble forwards and try and shuffle, feint and force their way past the defender. After they have completed their run players then move in a clockwise direction to the next group.

327 close defence for attacker

Diving pivot shot

The attacking player on the 7 meter line stands between the cones. When the diagonal pass is made by one of the feeders on the baseline the attacker runs around the opposite cone, catches the ball and shoots at the goal. Repeat this 4 times and then rotate your players clockwise.

319 diving and shooting

Fast Passing - Feinting

Attackers pass the ball along the line and defenders must run forward to defend. Attacking players are trying to move the ball quickly in order to create an opening for a shot. They can do this through use of fast passes, feints and dummies.

321 pass/shot feinting(dummy)

Knock on defence - covering defence

The blue team (back court players) are attacking and are passing the ball along the line, looking to find a chink in the defence so that they can pass the ball to either of the two forward green players (pivots). Meanwhile the blue defending players must work together and make good defending decisions. When an attacker comes forward a defender must step forward to mark the back court players while another defender moves across the cover the pivot.

531 cooperation in defence

No pass to Green

The first player waiting in the line passes to blue one on the side of the court and moves forward to receive the return pass. At this point dependin on where the blue player has received the pass the red defenders should communicate and decide which of them is best placed to come out and defend against the oncoming attacker. The 'spare' defender should position themsleves beside the green player, ready to intercept the pass from the attacking player.

531 cooperation in defence

One-two pass then feint and shoot!

The defender is protecting the area between the 8-9 metre lines. The attacking players work in small 2 vs 1s. The player with the ball plays a one-two pass and then attempts to feint their way past the defending player. After the shot players rotate positions - with the shooter becoming the next defender and the defender joining the shooting players.

322 feinting (Dummy) with ball

Pass down the line

Blue 1 feeds the ball in front of blue 2 who then duels with their opposite number before passing the ball across the pitch to the next attacking player. The final player lays the ball off to the lone player, once all the balls are with this player the drill restarts in the opposite direction.

526 ballcirculation

Run around - 2 vs 1

This starts off as a 1 vs 1 as the attacking players dribble the ball out around the cone and then run towards goal to beat the defender. However, the attacking players are allowed to make use of the spare man to get past the defender or if they feel that the passing option is being blocked they can go it alone.

560 complex shooting exercises

Team dribble - Points game

In this game there are more attackers than defenders. The aim for the attackers is to dribble from one line to the other without being dispossessed. Every time they successfully do this they score a point for their team. After a player is tackled they may retrieve their ball but they will not score a point on that turn. Each team has 10 runs before you the teams are changed. The team who scored the most runs is the winning side.

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Attacking Waves - 2v2 526 ball...

In this game the wing player (green 1) feeds the ball to the first attacker who then works with their partner to try and get past the two defenders. Always try to get stuck into the two defenders, play the ball fast and always move back quickly to get into a new position to receive the pass back immediately and change the direction of the attacking 'wave'.

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541 attacking in powerplay sit...

Pass B1-B2-B3 who crosses with B4, pass to B1 who runs to the center and throws at the goal.

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Pave the way through 541 attac...

Blue players 3 and 6 position themselves between two defenders to make it difficult for them to be picked up. The ball starts with blue player 1 who passes the ball outside the circle until it reaches player 4. Once blue player 4 has the ball attacking player number 6 should move to set up a front screen, blocking white player 3's movement. This then paves the way for blue player 3 to run into the gap and receive the pass from player 4 to have a shot on goal.

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533 attacking against man-to-m...

goal keeper should be positioned half way his own court side as an emergency player to pass to.<BR><BR> All player must always be in motion.<BR><BR> Variation in speed : stand still - run<BR><BR> Motion with/without ball.<BR><BR> Much feinting (dummy) without ball.<BR><BR> screening<BR><BR> Support player in posession : make plan that two players (W2 and W3) come to player in posession to receive passes from him., three other players try to get a favourable position to receive the ball and throw at the goal.

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533 attacking against man-to-m...

One back court player is defended man-to-man.<BR><BR> position of this player : standing still at the throw off line<BR> Other players : two wing players, one pivot and two back court players, left and right (a bit closer to eachother)<BR> in this way is is possible to play position play and concept play.<BR> space at the goal area line is larger, so attackers should have an advantage there<BR>

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541 attacking in powerplay sit...

Concept 1b :<BR><BR>B1 makes W1 move towards corner.<BR>B2 makes W2 follow him.<BR>B3 makes W2 follow him.<BR>B4 runs forward straight on to W4.<BR><BR>B4 throws at the goal.

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Pick and Roll - Power Play Dec...

Five players from the attacking team position themselves around the goal area line so that they stretch the defenders. Each of them should be man-marked from a distance by the five white players. The attacking blue players pass the ball in the following order:<br />Blue1 - Blue2 - Blue3 - Blue4. After passing the ball blue1 runs to the center and sets a screen in front of Blue6. Blue4 now has a decision to make. They can:<br /><br />- Take the shot themself<br />- Pass to Blue1<br />- Pass to Blue6<br />- Pass to Blue5 From this point the drill is live.

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Power play - Overload Game sma...

Play a normal full pitch game with the following condition:One attacker on both teams must stay in the offensive half of the pitch at all times.This will result in a one man overload when teams are attacking and will promote fast breaks.

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Decision passing - Defenders m...

Based on the defender's movement player 4 should decide whether to pass to player 6, player 5 or not pass at all and take the shot on themselves. Blue player 1 starts with the ball and moves to make their defender follow them out of position, once they've dragged them outside they pass to player 2 who does the same and then passes to player 3 who passes to player 4. At this stage the game becomes 'live'. Blue 6 is stood between the two defenders and blue 5 is ready to make a run down the outside. Depending on the decisions made by the defence player 4 can pass early to player 6, throw the ball into the path of player 5 or simply go it alone and take the shot on themselves.

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Double screen - Block for the ...

Blue players 1, 2 and 4 pass the ball in the following order: Blue1- Blue2- Blue4- Blue2 Just before blue2 receives the pass from blue4 the two players closest to the 6m line (blue3 and blue6) should set screens on their defenders (white2 and white3). These screens will prevent the two defenders from moving to block the shot from blue2.

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Quick passing and shooting 541...

Five players from the attacking team position themselves around the goal area line so that they stretch the defenders. Each of them should be man-marked from a distance by the five white players. Starting with the ball on the left side of the court players pass to their right, trying to draw the defender to be drawn out of position before passing the ball on again. Blue players 6 should set up a back screen in front of the fourth defender. Once the ball reaches player 4 they should dribble forwards and wait and see if defender 4 comes towards them - if the defender stands still, marking blue 6, then blue 4 should shoot on goal. If the defender moves forwards then they should pass to player 6 for them to shoot instead.

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Fast Break - Defence into atta...

Have a line of attacking players all with a ball each standing on both sides of the court. Inside the 9m line will be two defenders, one on each side. The drill starts with the first attacker running at goal and shooting on goal. The defenders are allowed to obstruct the shot but not tackle. Once the ball is in the hands of the keeper they should throw it out to the defender who is making a fast break-away run up the court. After running to the half-way line the defender joins the back of the queue, the attacking player becomes the next defender and the drill begins again on the other side of the court.

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Attacking Pairs 2 - One-Two Pa...

Players go towards the goal in pairs. Player 1 starts with the ball and passes to player 2. After passing they then sprint to the edge of the shooting circle, looking to receive the return pass. Player 2 then runs on, looking to draw the defender towards them. Once the defender has been drawn away from player 1 they then play the pass giving player 1 the chance to shoot unopposed on goal.

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pressure training 3 541 attack...

Player A takes a ball, dribbles and tries to score a goal. Then sprints to the next ball in the center and acts in the same way. The same happens on the left.Defender 1 defends the goalshots actively9 shots is one series.

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Handball: Devils Advocate - At...

In this drill blue 2 is the feeder (devil's advocate). Their job is to pass the ball in between the defender and the attacker on both sides of the court. Whoever is first to the ball must pass the ball back to the feeder and return to their starting point.

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1 vs 1 - Beat your man 539 fas...

Player 1 acts as the feeder in this drill. Taking it in turns one attacking player from each side receives the pass and then runs on to try and get past the defender stood near the 7 meter line. If they get past the attacker should try and score a goal. Once they have had a shot players rotate - so the attacker becomes the defender and the defender joins the back of the attacking line.

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3:2 attack and defend 560 comp...

Two groups of players at the goalline, dribbling around the cones and giving a shot at the goal. Two defenders at 7 meters who either blocks or tackles the attacker.Go and collect the ball and go to the other group.

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4 v 2 - Using the wing players...

Two player take up position on the wings, with two attackers stood further up court. The two attackers on the half way line (players 2 and 3) try to score a goal by moving up court and passing to one of the two wing players (1 or 4). The two defenders (grey 1 and 2) try to prevent the players progressing up court as well as the goal shot.

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Small area passing! small matc...

Playing inside a restricted area (inside the 6 or 9 metre line) two small teams try and keep possession of the ball for as long as possible. The defending side should have more players than the attacking side.

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4 vs 4 - Make the Space 534 po...

4 attacking players against 4 defenders - with the attackers trying to score a goal. The attackers start on either wing and take it in turn to run forward and try to get past their opposite number. If they are unable to get past their marker the players should pass the ball across the line to a fellow attacker.

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Roll off the screen 542 attack...

Blue 4 and 6 stand with their backs to the defender, setting up a back screen.Blue 4 then throws the ball out to blue 3 who runs forwards with the ball towards white 2. Meanwhile blue 6 runs around to continue blocking defender 3's view. Blue 3 then passes the ball to blue 2 who then has the shot on goal (can be deflected towards goal by player 3).

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Drawing in Defenders and Co-Operation in Defence

A fun session to use with your whole team. Work on drawing in defenders while teaching your defence to co-operate with each other!

Tactical Awareness

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

Never underestimate the power of a goalkeeper. Coach fast breaks starting from the back, leading from your goalkeeper.

Speed and Sprint Endurance Session

Can your players perform to high standards once fatigue kicks in Handball specific speed and endurance drills to improve fitness and skill.

Prepare for matches: passing and shooting

Prepare your side for matches with training in game situations, working on their passing and shooting.

Fast break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

The Give and Go

Use the Give and Go in handball to create space, get past defenders and give your team the attacking edge!

Running Center Shots - Releasing the quick shot weapon!

Fast paced, give and go, running shot handball session - Get your players to release the quick shot to catch the opposition on the back foot!

Fast Break Series: Counter-attacking after a turnover

Teach your players to look up and pick out the right pass in this fast break handball plan, working on catching, passing and shooting at speed!

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

Covering Defenders in the 3:2:1 System

Get your back-line moving as a unit and backing one another up when running out to close down the opposition in this cooperative defending session

Draw in Defenders for the Break Through

Get your players breaking quickly, drawing in defenders to create space and more scoring opportunities!

6-0 Defence - Build a wall and defend your goal!

Building a team on a solid defence is what all the champions do. Create a defence that is going to shut out the opposition to give your attack the freedom to play.

Feinting : Drills for every Age Group

Get your players dictating to their defenders who is in charge! Develop clever faints into their to sell them one way before going another to set up an attack or to have a go at goal themselves!

Improving the Attack - Get past the last man!

Break through the final man with a little feint or give and go and get your shot of early to speed into the lead!

Drawing in Defenders - Space for the attack

Draw the opposition to your ball carrier, play the killer pass and create space for the shot with this week's overload decision-making session!

Dribbling Attack and Dribbling...

Dribble the ball with confidence and correct technique!

Defending Positions of your Of...

Get your players working hard on their zonal defence, picking up and passing on the opposition's attackers to make sure no player goes unmarked!
attacking ANSWERS
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Which is the best attacking formation?

I would like to ask on the basic,but best attacking formation for school pupils

Archived User Coach

What's your favoured attacking formation?

Which formation is the best in handball, and why?

Archived User Coach

Attacking formations and tactics

What are the different attacking formations? What attacking tactics would you recommend ?

Joshy Coach, England

Attacking Tactics and Defence Tactics

With vivid example discuss individual tactics in attacking and individual tactics in deffence Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Archived User Coach

defending fast breaks

hi to all, i'm searching for exercises or concepts to defend fast breaks. we have to play against a team which is very strong in running forward with more players receiving a Long pass from the goalkeeper directly.

lutz-steffen Coach, Germany

how to improve my attacking when playing handball

how to improve my attacking

Yusuf Coach, Kenya

How do I improve my gameunderstanding?

The Question:How can I optimally increase my gameunderstandig.Introduction: I am a 15y (M), and I've been playing for about a year. I've already been taken out for the lowest form of "collection events of promising talents", if you could call it that. The Problem:My problem is the lack of experience in this sport, and therefore make errors when I try to be a playmaker. I feel like I'm setting my fellow teamates up for failures, and I feel like like I have to improve myself at a much faster pace then now.

Martin Fossmo Coach, Norway

HANDBALL

what is are the differences between the set play and open play

Gilton Simfukwe Coach, United Kingdom

HANDBALL

what is set play and open play?

Gilton Simfukwe Coach, United Kingdom

choosing the first team

i have difficulites in choosing the players in terms of having all e 6players to be able to shoot or i pick 3 complete defenders only who cannot shoot nd three attackers who shoots only

Tawanda Rimayi Coach, Zimbabwe

attacking

how to attack as a right winger

Aneth Elijah Coach, United Kingdom

Preparing for a tournament

Hello coaches, I need to know what kind of exercises to focus on in my plan with a team that has a week long tournament coming up in two weeks.thank you

Ndahura Aaron Coach, Uganda

Piston

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

Atack against 3x3 defense

Hi all,Anyone has any drills to help me to set trainings for the attack against a 3x3 defense?

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

Can give some handball attacking set piece patterns for 3-3 formation

Can you give me some handball attacking set piece patterns (reset from the GK) for my team's 3-3 formation for 13 year old students?

Cavan Oh Yu Le Coach, England

Pivot blocking?

Hey guys, I need to find some drills. I dont know how to say that english, but for example: attacking pivot blocks defending half back, than attacking half back can go next to him and defending winger.

Jakub Malantuk Coach, Czech Republic

Can give some handball attacki...

Can you give me some handball attacking set piece patterns (reset from the GK) for my team's 3-3 formation for 13 year old students?

Cavan Oh Yu Le Coach, England

Which is the best attacking fo...

I would like to ask on the basic,but best attacking formation for school pupils

Archived User Coach

Atack against 3x3 defense | Sp...

Hi all,Anyone has any drills to help me to set trainings for the attack against a 3x3 defense?

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

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