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Centerball - Bench game

To set this game up you need a gymnastics bench at each side of the half court and two back to back benches (or a large gymnastics box if available) laying flat inside the middle of the area. In this middle area there should be a white player defending their side of the bench and a blue player defending their side. The white team tries to score by hitting the ball on the blue's side of the bench and the white side tries to score on the blue's side of the central bench. After every failed attempt to score the team who made the shot must touch one of the benches on either side of the area.

115 ballskill activities

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 throw

White players try to hit the floor in one of the numbered areas.Blue players can prevent scoring by catching the ball.Play for several minutes and then change teams.Or every player may throw 5 times, add the scores.

114 aiming/throwing

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

team ball with player in enemy zone

Two playing areas, two teams.One player of each team goes into 'enemy' area.One ball.Team in possession passes around 3 times before passing to the player in the 'enemy' zone.variations :- use certain passing techniques- pass around more than 3 times

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

ten ball

Two teams.The team in possession passes around for 10 times + 1 point.Other teams tries to intercept the ball.variations :- variations in passing techniques- pass by bounce pass- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- not allowed to pass back to the player you got the ball from

219 supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

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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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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Handball: 325 defence when att...

Pass B1-R1 who runs forward.<BR>B1 snatches ball when R1 lands in 0-step position.

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10 ball (2) 320 passing variet...

Two teams:Aim of the game is to get to 10 successful consecutive passes in a row. The other team tries to touch the player in possession OR get the ball and start their own 10 passes. Every time a player is touched or the ball is conquered by a defender, the team start counting from 0 again.<br><br>

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Passing and catching 5 320 pas...

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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Passing and catching 4 320 pas...

Players in possession move forward and play the ball to their partner alongside, who is moving forward as well.At a signal of the coach the player in possession passes the ball diagonally to the player of the group opposite.After the pass, players move backwards to their own queue again.

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push pass 320 passing varietie...

- catch ball at chest height<br />- hand behind the ball, fingers pointing upward<br />- upper body towards the direction in which you want to pass<br />- strech arm with ball WITHOUT stretching it backwards first - so push it away to your team mate

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Handball Game - No running wit...

5 vs 5 game (can be played with or without goals).Game 1:Possession keeping game where all passing is with the hands by throwing and catching. Teams score a point for every 10 passes they make without losing the ball.Game 2:Alternatively you can play this game with goals. All passes must be made with the hands (players can't run with the ball in hand) and players can only score with a header.

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passing game 115 ballskill act...

Defender in the center tries to intercept ball.<BR>Other players pass from cone to cone and take in an empty position afterwards.<BR>When intercepted : change position with the player who did the wrong pass.<BR><BR>variationsin passing<BR>- pass with center shot<BR>- pass with jump shot<BR>- passing with bounce pass<BR>- passing with a pushpass

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roll - catch and score 117 sta...

Set up as shown with feeders on either side of the area, and players behind mats who will be shooting. These players do a summersault on the mat before standing up, receiving a pass from the feeder and shooting.

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afspeelvarianten 320 afspeelva...

afspeelvarianten<BR>- strekworp met schotdreiging<BR>- strekworp met schijnafspel naar cirkelspeler<BR>- sprongworp (3 pas, 2 pas, 1 pas, 'verkeerde'afzetbeen)<BR>- stoot/drukworp<BR>- met stuit<BR>- pronatieworp (vingers naar beneden, duim achter de bal)<BR>- 2 handig

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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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526 ballcirculation - Handball...

Run forward until the cone and catch and pass.<BR><BR>variations :<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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warming-up : semi-circle warmi...

(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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One-Two Pass and Shoot 314 cen...

Players stand in line waiting their turn to attack. The first player passes to player two in the middle who plays an immediate ball back into the path of the player who passed to them. This player should then catch the ball and shoot with a center shot on goal. Variations : - center shot when running - center shot hip height - center shot knee height   First without a defender, later with a passive defender who only shows the attacker where to throw : defender has hands high --&gt; attacker should decide for a shot at hip of knee height. Defender has hands low --&gt; attacket decedis to throw with a high shoulder height center shot or running shot.

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number throw 114 aiming/throwi...

White players try to hit the floor in one of the numbered areas.<BR>Blue players can prevent scoring by catching the ball.<BR>Play for several minutes and then change teams.<BR>Or every player may throw 5 times, add the scores.

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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.

Fast Break Series: Counter-att...

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!
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Can we dribble using 2 hands in handball?

Can we dribble using two hands in handball as like basketball?????

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Help, can someone suggest a 30 day training plan?

Please help me, I'm preparing a training plan for under 16 (it will only be for 30 days) but I need some ideas and advice.

deepak Coach, India

The best exercises to increase jumping and agility

what are the best exercises to increase jumping and agility in handball players?

iman Coach, Iran

Tips for how to handle the ball?

I can't hold the ball very well. Because of this can someone please give me tips and advice to help me hold the ball better?

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In Team handball, can a defender wrap up an opponent from behind

If the opponent is standing still with the ball, can a defender wrap their arms around them from behind?

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What drills are suitable for beginers

I recently started a handball club in the school I'm teaching in and I was wondering if you could suggest any team drills for beginners?

Pocholo Mari M Gutierrez Coach, Philippines

How to find drills, quick save and print

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Can we dribble using 2 hands i...

Can we dribble using two hands in handball as like basketball?????

Archived User Coach

Help, can someone suggest a 30...

Please help me, I'm preparing a training plan for under 16 (it will only be for 30 days) but I need some ideas and advice.

deepak Coach, India
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