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come along, go away

Players make small groups of 3 players.One player is outside the circle and may shout to a certain group : come along or Go away.After doing this the player and the group start running along the complete circle until they come back at their original place.The player who is last has to go outside and challenge another group.variations :starting positions :- sitting on knees- sitting on bottoms- lying on back- lying on tummy

111 running/jumping/moving

Dive shot match

Each group has a bench with cones placed on it, a falling mat and a ball. The objective for players is to try and hit the cones off the bench with a diving shot.

112 falling/rolling

mat race

One player runs to the mat and throws it over to its other side, runs back to his group first rounding the cone, touches the next player who goes and does the same.Which mat reaches the other side first ?

112 falling/rolling

mat relay

Run towards the mat and :- roll once and run back.Which group has finished first ?Varioations :- run around it- jump on it 5 times

111 running/jumping/moving

Passing game

One player stands about 2-3 meters in front of the other players. This player is the feeder for their group and passes to the other players. Once a player has caught the ball from the feeder and passed it back, they run to the back of their own queue.

115 ballskill activities

pushing through

Two groups.Blue players stand very close together.White player must go between every player.Blue players may only use their bodies to 'squeeze' the white players.White players may use their hands and arms.Which player is fastest ?Which group is fastest ?

113 pulling/pushing

realay

Run around the cone and back.Touch other player who does the same.Which group has finished first ?variations :- change starting positions : sitting, lying, squatting etc- run with the complete group

111 running/jumping/moving

Relay with blocking

Split your group in half and line them up behind two different cones on the sideline. On the coach's call players from both line run one at a time around the cone and back. Once they're back the next player can go. However, to make things hard for them there are two players on the cone on the opposite side of the court who are trying to block the running players. Which group will finish first?

111 running/jumping/moving

tag my tail

Players stand and move in one line.Hands to shoulders or hands on hips of player in front of you.There is one tag man who tries to tag the last player of the queue.Other players move in such a way that it becomes difficult for the tag man.variations :- change the last person of the group every time he gets tagged- change after 1 minute- make the queue shorter

111 running/jumping/moving

Transport

Groups of players transport all kinds of objects (balls, boxes, shirts, bags etc) across the bridge to the other side.Who will finishe first?

117 stability/balance

Shooting with large groups 1 5...

Players A pass to B, move to left (right) and back to the center, get pass back from B and shoot at the goal.Series:on the handsleft top cornerright top cornershoulder height left-rightknee height left-rightbounce balls left-rightlow balls left-rightAdd 1 defender who blocks defensively at 6 meters.

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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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Dive shot match 112 falling/ro...

Each group has a bench with cones placed on it, a falling mat and a ball. The objective for players is to try and hit the cones off the bench with a diving shot.

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Passing game 115 ballskill act...

One player stands about 2-3 meters in front of the other players. This player is the feeder for their group and passes to the other players. Once a player has caught the ball from the feeder and passed it back, they run to the back of their own queue.

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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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Pass and Run Group Drill 560 c...

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 passes to blue 2 who then passes the ball to blue 3 who finished the move with a shot on goal. Every player joins the back of the next line after passing the ball.

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passing game 219 supporting te...

There are less defenders than attackers.<br />Aim of the game : score a point with a succesfull pass to another player. <br />- 1 minute : how many passes<br />- change after every try

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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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3:3 defense system 219 support...

3:3 defense system - juniors 3 defenders on the 6 mtr line and 3 on the 9 mtr line. Attackers have to move and run free - defenders try to intercept the ball.

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Half long pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR><BR>Take position at the other group.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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Shooting with large groups 2 5...

Players A pass to B, move to left (right) and back to the center, get pass back from B and shoot at the goal against blocking defenders 2. Defenders should make the gap close, but not completely close off everything. There should always be a gap between the cones.

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Dodgeball handball-games - Han...

Teams: - Two teams with an equal number of players face off (e.g., 6 vs. 6 or more depending on space). <br>The Objective: - Eliminate all players on the opposing team by hitting them with a ball. - If you hit an opponent and the ball touches them before hitting the ground, they are &quot;out.&quot; <br>Gameplay: - Players start behind a line on their respective sides. - Balls are placed in the center at the start of the game (often called a rush). - Players run to grab the balls and begin throwing them at the opposing team. <br>Elimination: - A player is out if: - They are hit by a ball (and the ball doesn't hit the ground first). - Their thrown ball is caught by an opponent (the catcher may also bring a teammate back into the game). - A player is NOT out if the ball hits the ground, wall, or another surface first. <br>Dodge and Catch: - Players dodge the ball to avoid being hit. - Catching the ball eliminates the thrower and may allow a teammate to re-enter the game. <br>Boundaries: - Players must stay within the designated playing area. If they step out, they are considered &quot;out.&quot; <br>Winning the Game: - The team that eliminates all players on the opposing side wins the round. - Games can be played in a single-round format or as a best-of series.

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Central Goal Game small match ...

Playing inside half a court with a large mat in the center players try to press the ball onto the mat in order to score a point for their team. After scoring the ball must be played to a player on the opposite team on the side line and then start the attack again ( quick throw off imitation).

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Chase your own pass 560 comple...

Set up 5 equal groups of players, one group on each sideline and 3 in the middle. Have several balls with both groups of sideline players. Player 1 starts the drill with a pass to player 2. Player 2 runs out to meet the pass and then passes it on to player 3 who passes to player 4 who finishes with a shot on goal. Immediately after passing though player 1 must chase down their own pass, making sure they're in a position to block the shot when blue 4 is in possession. Players in the middle rejoin the back of their own lines after receiving the pass/shooting. Sideline players join the back of the line on the opposite side of the court after blocking the shot.

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Handball: Ball Circulate - Wit...

Blue players pass the ball around, working in a group of four. Before each player can pass though they must run forward until they have made contact their defender. The two defenders are marking two players each. Red 1 is marking the even numbers (2 and 4) while red 2 is marking the odd numbers.

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Quick Pass, Shoot and Hop 559 ...

Set up two groups on each side of the court. Players in group 1 start with the ball on the corner. Player 1 passes the ball out to player 2 who shoots on goal. After the shot both players run to the benches where they perform a series of quick jumps before joining the back of the opposite line on the other side of the court. Drill continues from other side of court.

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2:1 attack and defend 560 comp...

Two groups of players at the goalline, dribbling around the cones and giving a shot at the goal. One defender at 7 meters who either blocks or tackles the attacker.Go and collect the ball and go to the other group.

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Team defence - Both sides 548 ...

The two blue players stood on the wings of the court both have several balls at their feet and take it in turns to throw the ball into the central player. Once they have past the ball into the middle-man they should drive forwards, ready to receive the return pass, pivot and try to feed the ball into the red player on their side. Defenders must communicate amongst themselves to decide on which of them goes forwards to close down the oncoming player and which is remaining to cover the man on the edge of the D.

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Tag the circle man 113 pulling...

Four players form a circle, hands tight.<br />A tag man appoints a person he wants to tag. The circle moves in such a way that the person he wants to tag stays out of reach.

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Find space to pass to pivot 52...

Players work in groups of three (blue players), passing and moving the ball to try and create space for a pass into the pivot (white player). Meanwhile the defender (red) is doing their best to mark the pivot and prevent the space opening up for a pass to the pivot player for a shot on goal!

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Shooting Range 217 shooting/de...

On the benches are some basketballs. Both teams must try to knock the basketballs off the benches using their handball throws from behind the line (marked with cones). The first team to knock off all the ball is the winner (in this image it's blues vs whites).

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Feinting : Drills for every Ag...

Get your players dictating to their defenders who is in charge! Develop clever faints into their to sell them one way before going another to set up an attack or to have a go at goal themselves!

Fitness - Sprint and Endurance Session

Work them hard with this tough and tiring Speed and Stamina Session - For squads large or small!

Faster Passing to Support Attacks!

Don't go on the attack alone! Get your team supporting attacks effectively and playing with high intensity by improving passing speed.

Speed and Sprint Endurance Session

Can your players perform to high standards once fatigue kicks in Handball specific speed and endurance drills to improve fitness and skill.

Pre-Season Conditioning 1: Aerobic Stamina

With the start of the new season approaching it's time to build your players' aerobic stamina and strengthen their leg muscles ready for match day.

Basic Center Shot or Pass - The mother of all shots

See every center shot nestle in the back of the net. All it takes is a cool head and a flawless technique. We reckon you can handle that!

Screening and Blocking Defenders - Advanced Attacking

Are your players screen setting superstars? If not, why not? Use this session to introduce your players to this advanced attacking technique!

Fast Passing - Support your own pass, Support the Attack!

Don't go on the attack alone! You should always have your team-mates running in support, offering you a passing outlet!

Tactical Awareness | Handball ...

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!
group ANSWERS
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What should I do to improve my goalkeeping?

how i can improve my goal keeping in hand ball

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how can i make goalkeeper exercises

how can i make goalkeeper exercises

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sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years?

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years .training sessin will be morning and evening due to temperature is 43 deg. please help in this regard. thanks

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what kind of preparation is needed for 10 - 12 years?

what kind of preparation is needed for 10 - 12 years old boys to be ready for the championship? (regarding their physical condition)

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The best exercises to increase jumping and agility

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

iman Coach, Iran

How do I view who has access to my schools Sportplan account?

Hi there, I am the admin of my schools account that is linked with Sportplan. I am cautious that some staff have left and others are joining us and I would like know who is still a member and has access to Sportplan. How do I do this?

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i need some advice for handball game

Hello. can anyone give me some game schemes and can someone give me some strength exercises for 16 years players(boys)Thank you Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Stefan Suciu Coach, Romania

can i save the file?

hallo can i save my plan video on my pc?

Franz Coach Coach, Italy

Group Membership

I am wondering if there is a group membership for a team/department?Thank youSam

Sam Clarke Coach, England

Adding coaches to our organisation?

Morning,I need to add new coaches to our organisation group. How do I do this?Regards,Hermann - St John's Northwood

Hermann Kruger Coach, England

Group Membership

Hello, I would like to give all members of my department full access to Sportsplan, please can you let me know the cost and what I need to do?Thanks

mike andrew Coach, England

making lesson plans

how do I put the things I want to do in my training session in one place? I would just fav them but I coach 4 Diffrent age groups

Tillie House Coach, England

In Team handball, can a defend...

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

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Falling after shooting | Sport...

Hi colleagues, is there anywhere where I can watch videos on how to safely fall after shooting? Perhaps on Youtube...Thanks so much!

Javier Ramírez Coach, Spain

Atack against 3x3 defense | Sp...

Hi all,Anyone has any drills to help me to set trainings for the attack against a 3x3 defense?

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

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