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Advanced goal throw - Make the break

Two lines of players on both sides of the court and four defenders inside the 9m line. The attacking player makes a zig-zag run around the first defender and shoots at goal before rejoining the back of the line. Once the keeper has the ball the centre left defender makes a run to receive the fast throw out. Meanwhile the left back shifts across to fill the hole and a player from the other queue also comes across to fill in. Repeat this until all players in the line have taken their shot and then repeat on the other side.

538 fast break

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Defence to Attack

The attackers line on both sides if the court, each with a ball, and take it in turns to run forwards, take the ball round the defender and have a half pace shot on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). As soon as the defender sees the keeper make the save they then make their move up field - presenting themselves as a passing option for the keeper. The keeper should then release the ball into the path of the break-away defender who then moves up field to the centre line before then jogging to rejoin the back of the line to go again.

538 fast break

From back to Front!

Two attacking players stand on either side of the goal area line and take it in turns to have gentle shots on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). Once the keeper has stopped the shot they should pass the ball up the centre of the court into the path of the red player in front of them. Red players should aim to receive the ball on the move and then sprint forwards, dribbling the ball  with them, to the cone on the Centre line.

539 fast throw-off

Go to every other ball

Blue players are passing the ball around the area in a clockwise direction with the aim of trying to pass to the green player in the centre. The two red defenders must work as a team to share the defending responsibilities to successfully close down the blue players every time they receive a pass.

531 cooperation in defence

Loop, receive, run, drive and Shoot

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

558 speed

Out and Back

Attackers pass the ball around. The defender must step forward to the every attacker and then back to the centre again.

323 defenders movements

Pass And Move 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Passing 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Zig-Zag run and Shoot!

Coach should shout "Go" every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

558 speed

Handball: crossing centre and ...

Pass A to C who crosses with D. Then pass from D to B who shoots at the goal.<br>Players change positions: A to B, B to C, C to D, D to A.

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Handball: crossing centre and ...

Pass A to C who crosses with D. Then pass from D to B who shoots at the goal.<br>PLayers change positions: A to B, B to C, C to D, D to A.D shoots at the goal when defender 2 doesn't step forward. If defender 2 steps forward: pass to pivot F or pass to B.Defenders 1 and 2 block the shot or steps forward.

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Loop, receive, run, drive and ...

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

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Zig-Zag run and Shoot! 558 spe...

Coach should shout &quot;Go&quot; every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

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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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Cross and shoot! 527 crossing ...

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

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Running and Passing 314 center...

Pairs move to and away from each other and move in to each other while passing. They should try to receive passes while moving towards the ball and also while retreating, working on receiving the ball while running in different directions and passing to moving players.

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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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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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Rolling Ball 7 538 fast break ...

A1 and A2 pass the ball. At a signal of the trainer they pass the ball to the goalkeeper who rolls the ball into the field to B1 or B2 who sprint for the break, pick up the ball and pass if necessary and try to score a goal.

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Quick goal-throwing 614 goal k...

Player 1, 2, 3 and 5 throw the ball at the goal. The Goalkeeper must catch the ball and pass as quickly as possible, taking only one step, to player 4.

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Long Passing - Keeper and Cent...

Simple keeper warm-up plus good for the center's throwing accuracy. Players pass the ball to the keeper who then takes one step and immediately sends the ball up court to the center. The center then catches the ball and passes it back to the player who played the original pass.

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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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Handball: Stop and Throw a Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws two balls at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. He then sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he jogs back to save the lobbed shot before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Goal throws to the upfield pla...

Attacking player 1 runs with the ball to the outside of the 9m semi-circle and throws at the goal. The defender must only obstruct the shot, not make a tackle, to put the attacker under pressure. The goalkeeper must then get the ball under control and pass past the obstructing defenders to the breaking defender who has just made the run. The session then continues on the other side of the court.

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Handball: warming-up : Cross-o...

Players stand in groups behind different cones. Players must pass the ball to the player opposite them and then follow their pass behind the player on the opposite side. Players can use a variation of passes: Center shot, jump shot (3,2,1 step rhythm), push pass, bounce pass, double handed pass, rolled pass, pass using your weaker hand etc.

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Handball: 1:1 duels or shootin...

Pass A to C, C to A and goalshot or duel 1:1 with defender 1.<br>Defender tries to block the goalshots or defend in a 1:1 duel.<br>Pass B to C, C to B and goalshotr duel 1:1 with defender 1.Defender tries to block the goalshots or defend in a 1:1 duel.After the goalshot grab a ball from the corner, dribble to your starting position again.

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323 defenders movements - Hand...

B pass. When B1 or B4 catch the ball, G1 runs forward to defend.<BR>Then back to goal area.

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Run the bases and Shoot 558 sp...

Players line up on both sides of the court in the corner. When the coach says go the first two players (one from each side) sprint around the first cone, then around the second before looping inside to pick up a ball and have a shot on goal.

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Interceptions - Contact and ta...

Players work in groups of 6. Blue 1 and 2, and blue 3 and 4 alternately pass the ball back and forth in their pairs. The job for the defenders is to move out to try and intercept the ball. They can also then put pressure on the attacker and try to snatch the ball from their hands. After the attacker has passed the ball players retreat back to the middle and repeat on other side. Swap pairs around every 2 minutes.

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Spot and Intercept! Get your players to scan up the court, spot the danger and react early to put pressure on your opposition!

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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.

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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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