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327 close defence for attacker

W players always try to pass on their defenders every time the get the ball.

327 close defence for attacker

531 cooperation in defence

B play ball around.Wing players change position with pivot, every time the get the ball.R players take over, give over attackers.

531 cooperation in defence

Dribbling duel

One player dribbles while their partner tries to get the ball from them. To start with players should only be shadowing one another - not actively trying to tackle the ball. Once players have become more confident at dribbling and shadowing you can then allow the defender to try and win the ball.

115 ballskill activities

dribbling transport

Two teams with an equal amount of balls.Aim of the game is to get the balls across the field to the other side, doing so by dribbling.When dribbling a defender tries to snatch the balls away.When your ball is snatched you must go back to the starting point and try again.Which team succeeds to get 5 balls across ?

115 ballskill activities

Fast Break - Defence into attack

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.

538 fast break

Goal throws to the upfield player

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.

538 fast break

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

pass - defend

Two teams. In possion pass to other players if not try to get the ball. - 1 point is scored when the defenders touch a player in possession of the ball (attackers must pass very quickly)- change after 2 minutes - ask for specific pass : bounce pass. both hands etc.- play the game without dribbling.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Passing Obstruction

Blue 1, 2 and 3 throw, bounce and roll the ball at goal. The keeper should react as quickly as possible to the incoming ball, gather it up and then side-step/ move forwards (only one step) in order to throw the ball up field to player 4. Player 4 must catch the ball and then return it to one of the players without a ball to restart the drill.

539 fast throw-off

tower of Pisa

Four players hold a mat. On this mat is a heavier ball (basketball).The white players are hopping on one or two legs touching, bumping into the blue players, trying to get the ball of the mat.

113 pulling/pushing

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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Break with Large Groups 1 538 ...

Players A and B pass their balls with a high pass towards the throw off line of the court. They sprint for each others balls and A dribbles to the other half and tries to score a goal. B dribbles around the cones and tries to score a goal on this part of the court.A and B change positions after they have returned.

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Stop the Overhead ball and Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. He 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 goes for it and tries to get the ball 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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Dribbling duel 218 dribbling/d...

One player dribbles while their partner tries to get the ball from them. To start with players should only be shadowing one another - not actively trying to tackle the ball. Once players have become more confident at dribbling and shadowing you can then allow the defender to try and win the ball.

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548 6:0 defence - Handball Dri...

R1 throws from the left wing.<BR>Sprints to cone at the other side, gets ball from B1 and throws at the goal.<BR>Sprint to cone in the center, get ball from B1 and throw at the goal.<BR><BR>Do this 2 or 3 times.

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Ball War Game 217 shooting/def...

Two teams with an equal amount of balls stand inside their own area. On the coach's call the teams start throwing the balls at the other team (below waist height - players are not trying to hurt one another). When the trainer whistles again the balls are counted. The team that has least balls in their area wins a point.

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Tunnel ball handball-games - H...

Everyone stands in a circle, facing inward with their legs spread apart, so that you can touch the feet of the person next to you. Using your fists, you hit the ball further within the circle.Make it harder: If the ball goes through someone's legs, they may only play with one hand for the rest of the game.Space: You can adjust the space by either making it larger or smaller.Add more balls to the game: Introduce multiple balls into the game for added challenge.Variations: Every time the ball goes through your legs, you get a letter from the word &quot;DONKEY&quot;. The first person to spell out the word &quot;DONKEY&quot; is the loser, of course!

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coordination 561 Coordination ...

One player holds a ball in each hand and drops one ball at a time. The other player in front of her tries to get the ball after one bounce on the floor and give it back to the feeder.

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Cut, Feint and Dodge 526 ballc...

Players line up on the sideline with a ball each and take it in turns to run across the court. As they approach each cone players should pass to static players making a sharp move <span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;>towards the static players, feinting movement in that direction, before cutting back out to receive the pass in space. Players all perform three cuts before they reach the other side of the court - where they then dribble with the ball around the area to the back of the line.

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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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Double feint 322 feinting (Dum...

Two groups opposite. Come forward and feint your opponent (also an attacker) with exactly the same feinting movement.

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Stop the Overhead Balls 611 go...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. He 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 goes for it and tries to get the ball before it crosses the goal line.

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complex shooting drill 560 com...

Green 1 goes to get a ball, dribbles around the cone, passes to green 2 and gets back the pass. Now duel with blue 1, goalshot from the distance or pass to pivot green 3.Defender :- just lets it happen- half active- fully match like

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Meet the Pass and Shoot - With...

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.

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10 Pass Game small match playi...

Blue team tries to pass 10 times without losing or dropping the ball. Defending team try to prevent this and try to intercept and disturb passing. Once the ball drops or is intercepted they can have a try.

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One-Two step to feint 322 fein...

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.

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545 3:2:1 defence - Handball D...

Pass B2-B1.<BR>B2 runs around Br, gets ball, duel with R1.

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warming-up : Ball Warm Up warm...

Players have a ball each and go through different dribbling variations as instructed by the coach. This gets your players running while also improving their hand-eye coordination.

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Handball: Fast Break - Defence...

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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passing game small match playi...

Two teams divided over two sides of the area.<br />Aim of the game : score a point : every player in an area has to pass and receive the ball once. When every player has done so, the the ball is passed to the other area and the game goes on.Defenders will become attackers aftera scuccesful steal or after a certain time.<br /><br />

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Handball: Dribbling duels

All your players have a ball each and are dribbling inside the goal area. Players must try to dribble their ball around the area whilst at the same time knocking away other player's balls. Once a player is dispossessed they must step outside of the area. The winner is the last player with their ball.

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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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stealing the ball 327 close de...

Attacker wants to get past the defender on the right.

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Handball: Jump Shot - Target P...

Teams try to throw ball against the other team's benches They have to use their jump shot to find a space and throw past the opposite team who are trying to protect their benches.

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Kick and Touch 611 goal keeper...

Goalkeepers stand opposite each other, and one player holds the ball behind his back and suddenly shows it on either side at shoulder height. The goalkeeper in front of him reacts as quickly as possible and touches the ball with his hand and foot simultaneously.

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4 vs 4 - Make the Space 526 ba...

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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Jump shot with Fake 322 feinti...

Players dribble forward with the ball and must feint to get past the defender and throw at the goal.

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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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539 fast throw-off - Handball ...

B1 and B2 throw at the goal.<BR>Goal keeper gets the ball and passes to R3. <BR>R4 closes by.<BR>R3 runs towards the right position for throwing off.<BR>R1 and R4 should stay a bit behind to cross the throw off line at full speed after the whistle of the trainer.<BR><BR>Pass goal keeper : as fast as possible out of one step.<BR>

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Focus the attack, draw the opposition's defence out of position and then quickly switch the ball to the opposite wing to create space!

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!

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please I need some information about defense 5+1...

please I need some information about defense 5+1...

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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

when do i use 6%3A0,5%3A1,3%3A2%3A1,man to man defence systems

when do i use 6%3A0,5%3A1,3%3A2%3A1,man to man defence systems

Archived User Coach

What should be the skills and the tasks of player 1?

What should be the skills and the tasks of player 1 in the 5-1 defense? If he fails in one case, what should he do?

Archived User Coach

I'm a keeper and have good reactions but find it hard to judge the ball?

i'm a handball goalkeeper (beginner) i have good stretch and flash movements ,.... but i cant judge the ball ,... can any one help me to find the solution ?

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Fitness Battery for a European handball athlete

Hi, what would you consider a good fitness battery of 10 fitness tests of both health and skill related for a European handball athlete?

Archived User Coach

what different type of passes are there in handball

what are the names of the different handball passes

Louisa Jones Coach, England

Explain the teaching progression of the following skills.

a.overhead passb. chest passc. bounce passshoulder pass

Archived User Coach

how can my jump at wing get better?

i am right handed but play at left wing how can I get better

pippa Coach, Portugal

What are the types of passes?

What are the types of passes? How are they done? What makes them special?

Peter Coach, Nigeria

Sense of urgency in the player behaviour

How to improve player's sense of urgency in going towards the ball and get the ball? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

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Endruance/speed handball goalkeepers

How have you scheduled running specific for goalkeepers?Any ideas welcome.

Sissel Gulaker Coach, Norway

progressive teaching of a dive shot in handball

Describe how you will progressively teach a dive shot in handball

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how to pass

how to pass right posturefor example: arm position,how to use the shoulder

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how do you throw the ball with power?

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low dribble

coaching plan for low dribble

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