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Catch the lizards tails

All players get a ribbon which should be put at the backside into everybody's shorts. So everybody is a lizard. All players try to get as many tails as he can in 45 seconds. Lizards who lose their tails can get another one from the trainer.

111 running/jumping/moving

defend your cone

Blue players pass and try to hit the cone the white player must protect by blocking the shots.variations :- more defenders, more cones

114 aiming/throwing

dummy ball

Players are in a circle hands on their backs.One player is in the center.This player either really passes to a player of the circle or just makes a dummy pass.When the player of the circle gets his hands off his back with a dummy pass het gets one penalty point.Who reaches 5 penalty points first is the loser of the game.

115 ballskill activities

hit the cone

Players blue try to pass and hit the cone.White players defend and there is one white player defending the cone from closer distance (goel keeper)

114 aiming/throwing

hit the player

Blue players pass and try to hit the white players in the circle.(foamball)variations :- only throw on legs- when hit change positions with the person who hit you- just throw with a bounce pass- make distances larger- blocking is not allowed

217 shooting/defend shooting

hunting

Some 'hunters' are appointed.They try to hit other players by passing and throwing.variations- center shot- dive shot- jump shot

114 aiming/throwing

Number ball

Players stand in a circle, with one player in the middle. Red player 1 has starts with the ball. He calls out the name of one of his team-mates and then throws the ball high up in the air. This player whose name has been called has to catch the ball before it reaches the floor. If they don't reach the ball in time they lose a point.

115 ballskill activities

Playing tag

In this game players run inside the area and attempt to avoid being caught by the taggers. Players are safe from being tagged if they are sitting on the floor, with their feet off the ground. Players are only allowed to stay on the floor for 3 seconds, then they have to get up and run away again. Tag men are not allowed to wait for the player during these 3 seconds.

111 running/jumping/moving

Tag - Protect the player

The tagger tries to tag a specific player and must make it clear which player it is they are trying to catch. The players on the other team must try to prevent the tagger from catching the player they are trying to catch.

113 pulling/pushing

Two is too many

All players stand in a big circle except for the tagger. The coach appoints one player as the 'chosen one'. The tagger must not listen or look whilst the coach is selecting the chosen player. Once the player has been selected by the coach the tagger starts hunting for the chosen player. When the tagger positions themselves in front of the chosen player the player must run away - around the outside of the circle of players. From this point the tagger has up to 45 seconds to catch the player.

111 running/jumping/moving

Handball: Multi Ball Catch Rot...

Two players opposite passing a shirt/bib while they throw up and catch their own tennis ball or handball.

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325 defence when attackers cat...

Attackers tries to score a goal, defenders try to prevent this.<BR>After every attempt to the other side and change task.<BR>

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Stand and Sit Catch 615 goal k...

Goalkeepers stand with a ball in front of them. They will throw the ball up high, quickly sit down, and catch it whilst sat. When seated, players will again throw the ball high in the air but this time they will stand up quickly and catch it while stood. This continues in the same way. Players should perform 2 sets of 10 catches. 2 series of 10 attempts.

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Defending the throw 325 defenc...

Players line up in pairs facing each other with about 5 metres between them. The attacking player dribbles towards the defending player. As they approach the defender they should make the move to throw the ball. It is the defender's job to push the ball away as the attacker goes to throw, using the hand that is closest to the ball.

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Contesting the pass 325 defenc...

The blue attacking player plays a one-two with the central player. They then run forward to meet the pass. The defender must be aware of when the pass is coming and be poised, ready to pounce, to snatch away and intercept the pass.

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Triple intercept 325 defence w...

Blue players must try and switch the ball from one side of the court to the other, by passing it to each player. The red players are trying to intercept the pass. Blue players must play the ball in front of the receiving player for them to run onto and then pass on again.

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ball skills : throw up and cat...

Throw the ball up between your legs from front to back and turn around and catch it behind you.<br /><br />

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Handball: Two Ball Reaction Ca...

Two players standing opposite and passing a handball towards eachother, while one player throws up a tennis ball and catches it again.

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320 passing varieties/catching...

- go forward to the direction of the ball with both hands<BR>- palms of the hands open, forward<BR>- make big W, thumbs almost touching eachother<BR>- catch the ball and move it towards the body (ballprotection)

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320 passing varieties/catching...

variations in passing :<BR>- center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal, threatening to throw at the goal<BR>- center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal, threatening to throw at the pivot<BR>- jump shot (3,2,1 step rythym, jump off with 'wrong' foot<BR>- push pass<BR>- bounce pass<BR>- with both hands

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320 passing varieties/catching...

- bring ball down from catching height to hip height<BR>- fingers pointing down<BR>- thumb behind the ball<BR>- support by pressing ball against wrist if necessary<BR>- move sidewards in front of your body<BR>- move back<BR>- let go of the ball<BR>- point to the direction the ball is going to

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Handball: Passing and catching...

Players A+B in possession move forward and play the ball to their partner alongside, who is moving forward as well. At the same time players C feint at the cone and pass and catch the ball. Players D are waiting.At a signal of the coach the player A and B take the positions of the waiting D players.<br>D players take the positions of the C players and start passing.Players C take the positions of the A and B players and start passing.After the pass, players move backwards to their own starting positions.

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Ball jugglers 115 ballskill ac...

Who can throw the ball up, perform a forward or backward roll, and then catch the ball again?Who can throw the ball up, make a turn, and then catch the ball again?To make it more challenging:Throw the ball up and catch it behind your back without turning around.Throw the ball up and catch it with different body parts (neck, back of the hands, between the feet, etc.).Throw the ball up, perform a forward roll, focus on the ball, and catch it with your eyes closed.Stand in a straddle position, throw the ball from the front through the spread legs to the back, over your back, and catch it after a half turn at the front again.Stand in a straddle position, throw the ball from the front through the spread legs to the back, over your back, and catch it at the front again without moving.

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shooting drill : pivot 521 Sho...

Pass blue 3 and 2 to pivot 1 who throws at the goal.- blue 1 goes back to center position every time- passes may be thrown a bit more difficult to catch- catch with 1 hand- pivot start every action with his back to the goal

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Passing 1 320 passing varietie...

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.<br /><br />A. Standing still<br />B. Moving forward and backward

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Handball: Passing and catching...

Players in possession move forward and play the ball to their partner alongside, who is moving forward as well.After the pass, players move backwards to the other queue.

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Handball: warming-up : zig-zag...

(moving with ball)<br />- dribble<br />- dribble with right hand<br />- dribble with left hand<br />- dribble with left/right hand in turns<br />- roll ball, take it, roll it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air, let it bounce once and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and jump off to catch it etc.<br />- throws the ball from behind your back forward with two hands<br />- run and let ball circle around your waist.<br />- giveball under your knee to the other hand with every step<br />- same, now when you skip<br />- football dribbling<br />- keep ball in front : skippings, run, walk on tip-toe, walk on your heels, heels to bottom<br />- feint (dummy) when you run<br />- pass on when you run

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Handball: Tag - Protect the pl...

The tagger tries to tag a specific player and must make it clear which player it is they are trying to catch. The players on the other team must try to prevent the tagger from catching the player they are trying to catch.

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611 goal keeper : reaction exe...

A and B look at eachother. A throws ball over B, B tries to catch the ball before it bounces.<BR><BR>2x15x

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Handball: warming up : triangu...

(moving with ball)<br />- dribble<br />- dribble with right hand<br />- dribble with left hand<br />- dribble with left/right hand in turns<br />- roll ball, take it, roll it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air, let it bounce once and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and jump off to catch it etc.<br />- throws the ball from behind your back forward with two hands<br />- run and let ball circle around your waist.<br />- giveball under your knee to the other hand with every step<br />- same, now when you skip<br />- football dribbling<br />- keep ball in front : skippings, run, walk on tip-toe, walk on your heels, heels to bottom<br />- feint (dummy) when you run<br />- pass on when you run

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Pass And Move 1 320 passing va...

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.<br /><br />A. Standing still<br />B. Moving forward and backward

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semi-circle warming up - Handb...

(moving with ball)<br />- dribble<br />- dribble with right hand<br />- dribble with left hand<br />- dribble with left/right hand in turns<br />- roll ball, take it, roll it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air, let it bounce once and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and jump off to catch it etc.<br />- throws the ball from behind your back forward with two hands<br />- run and let ball circle around your waist.<br />- giveball under your knee to the other hand with every step<br />- same, now when you skip<br />- football dribbling<br />- keep ball in front : skippings, run, walk on tip-toe, walk on your heels, heels to bottom<br />- feint (dummy) when you run<br />- pass on when you run

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Pass and Follow 320 passing va...

This exercise is designed to encourage players to follow their pass. Passing in a clockwise direction players pass and then follow the ball to the next cone.

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Figure of 8 warming up - Handb...

Set up two circles of cones across the width of the court. Players run one at a time around the cones in a figure of 8 as quickly as possible. You can split your players into two groups in both halves of the court and run this exercise as a relay race - the first team to complete the figure of 8 running wins the race!

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Speed Switch - Passing from le...

Blue 1 starts the exercise by passing from the left wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then passes to blue 3 and so on... Each player must make a forward move prior to receiving the pass, so that they are running when they catch the ball. Blue 5 puts all the balls down. When all balls have been played Blue 5 starts the exercise at his side.

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532 double blocking - Handball...

Pass in pairs.<BR>Come closer.<BR>Throw harder.<BR>Throw that hard you cannot catch the ball anymore.<BR>Vary in height :<BR>- hip height<BR>- center shot<BR>- jump shot

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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.

Ball Control Skills and Mini-Games Session

Develop the ultimate player and develop a bit of flair into their game with this skill-packed session!

Fast Throw-off After Conceding a Goal

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!

Perfecting the Center Shot when Running

Use this session to get your players shooting at full speed and making snap decisions so that they can catch the opposition's defenders and keeper napping!
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How meny 6-0 abwer system are ther? I want know about 6-0 system.

How meny 6-0 abwer system are ther?

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Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or?

Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or reflex but to do that exercise at home? Thanks

Archived User Coach

hi people, i would like to know if there's any specific?

hi people, i would like to know if there's any specific exercise to training a handball pivot to received ball under pression of defenders! Thanks P.S. I talk about a under 16 pivot

Fernando Borges Coach, Portugal

How the attackers faults is decided

I am looking for any information that could help in preparing a lecture on attackers fault , for instance the criteria , key element for the referees to decide.

Radhi habib Jawad Coach, Bahrain

Explain the teaching progression of the following skills.

a.overhead passb. chest passc. bounce passshoulder pass

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Ball skills session and warm up

I have a interview at a primary school teaching yr4 ..I need to do a warm up and a ball skill session? Any Ideas?

Nicole Matthews Coach, England

teaching progressive dive shot in handball to college students

describe how i will progressively teach my students in dive shot under handball teaching

Esther Coach, Ghana

progressive teaching of a dive shot in handball

Describe how you will progressively teach a dive shot in handball

LETICIA BOAKYE Coach, Ghana

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Piston

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

low dribble in handball coaching

introduction, objectives, Main activity, Demonstration and summarize about low dribble in handball?

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

teaching of jump shot in a gam...

the lesson plan of jump shot in handball game

KUMI-ROCKSON ERIC Coach, Ghana

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