Handball: floor hockey

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.

Two players standing opposite eachother and throwing a bib, a tennis ball and a handball towards eachother (can use different objects to suit)

The blue players stand on the edge of the 9 meter line and take it in turns to pass at Red 1 who is in the pivot position. Upon receiving the pass red 1 turns and throws at the goal. Players have 4 shots each and then rotate.

Fun game that involves two teams passing the ball to each other, with no dribbling allowed. The aim of the game is for a player to pass to a team mate who is stood in the end zone. Award a point for each successful pass into the end zone.

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.

Players run towards a line and dive over it.<BR>Who gets/slides furthest ?

All players have a cone they must protect within a half court area. As a team players must dribble, pass and shoot to try and eliminate all of the opposition's cones. The winning team is the first side to hit all of the other team's cones.

Two teams, two areas one or two balls.<BR>Try to score a goal by throwing the ball across the back line between the cones.

B1 and B2 pass with center shot.<BR>R1 and R2 try to snatch the ball.

As players run forward to defend they should think about their stance and approach: They should take small, fast steps (never jump) to avoid over-committing. Approach diagonally, facing towards the ball, and angling their body to direct their opponent away from the goal area. Keep their arms open, wide and high. Stand on the balls of their feet with knees slightly bent.

Sit on the floor and place the soles of your feet together. Place elbows on both knees and push down with your elbows. 10 seconds, static stretch.

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player one carries the ball towards the defender in order to create space for the players to their left and right. Once they have engaged the defender they should offload the ball to their left, in front of player 2. Player 2 so must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3, making sure their pass is out of the defender's reach. Player 3 runs onto this pass and must then engage the second defender before offloading a quick pass to player 4 who then runs on to shoot on goal.

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.

White players must try to hit the last player of the 'dragon' (the four blue players in the middle are the dragon). Players in the dragon hold each other's hips or shoulders and try to avoid the ball. In order to hit the back of the dragon the white players must pass the ball quickly around the circle. The ball is not allowed to travel further than one player at a time.

Players run one after the after moving with ball. As they are running with the ball they should try to stay within one meter of the player in front of them. The coach can dictate what players are doing as they run around the cones.

The first player runs forward to the cone, feints (dummy) and then bursts to the left or the right around the cone throws at the goal. <br />variations :<br />- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)<br />- 2 step or even in 1 step<br />- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot<br />- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

Players play a one-two pass with the middle man. When they receive the return ball players should use their two steps to get around the middle player (using a fake/feint). After their second step players pass to the next player in the opposite line and then join the back of that line. Drill continues in this way.

1. 10 meter running:<br /><br />Between 2 lines spaced 10 metres apart get your keepers to run 2 sets of 6 runs.<br /><br />You can mix this up by getting players to run a mixture of -<br />Forward runs, Backward runs, Sprints, Side-steps and Crossovers<br /><br /> 2. Flexibility - Straddle stretch:<br /><br />Stand upright with arms out to the side and touch your left foot with your right hand and your right foot with your left arm. Players should keep their arms and legs straight and bend and rotate their torso to touch their feet. Repeat 10 times on both sides. <br /><br />Stand upright with arms slightly in front and out to the side. Keepers must raise their feet to try and touch their hands. Left foot to left hand and right foot to right hand. Repeat 10 times on both sides.<br /><br />3. Improving Reactions<br /><br />Player A stands behind player B who sits on the floor. Player B puts their arms out wide at shoulder height. Player A drops the ball in front of B, who must catch the ball with their legs. Repeat 10 times and then swap roles.<br /><br />Place two benches on their sides, with the top side in-court on a small playing area (approx 3-5 meters). <br /><br />A tries to score with a tennis ball by getting their balls to hit the flat side of the bench. B must try to block as many balls as possible. A throws 30 balls and then players swap roles. Which keeper has the better record?<br /><br />4. Power<br /><br />Get players to lie on the floor on their back. In this position players must sit up and touch their left foot with their right hand and then touch their right foot with their left hand. Repeat 15 times on each side.<br /><br />Squat down low and walk like a frog for 15 meters. Repeat 3 times.<br /><br />Hampelmann (jumping jacks - raise arms and legs). Try to raise the leg you jump off as high as possible. Repeat 5 times for - Hampelmann left, squat jump, Hampelmann right.

Two or more teams.<BR>Who is back first ?<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- running<BR>- dribbling<BR>- running complete team at once<BR>- vary startpositions (sit,lie etc)<BR>

Pairs holding a ball between their handpalm, moving side step<BR><BR>Pairs holding a ball between their bellies, moving side step<BR><BR><BR>Pairs holding a ball between their<BR>backs , moving side step<BR><BR><BR>Pairs holding a ball between their <BR>foreheads, moving side step