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belly hop-scotch

Work in pairs.One is lying on the floor, belly down.Number two is lying next to him in push-up position.Jumps over the other one and land in push-up position.Now number two jumps over number one etc.Most times in a certain time.Who will be at the finish line first ?

112 falling/rolling

Catch the lizards tails

All players get a ribbon which should be put at the backside into everybody's shorts. So everybody is a lizard. All players try to get as many tails as he can in 45 seconds. Lizards who lose their tails can get another one from the trainer.

111 running/jumping/moving

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

Number ball

Players stand in a circle, with one player in the middle. Red player 1 has starts with the ball. He calls out the name of one of his team-mates and then throws the ball high up in the air. This player whose name has been called has to catch the ball before it reaches the floor. If they don't reach the ball in time they lose a point.

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Overtaking

Two teams form one circle and stand so that members of the blue team are separated by players on the white team. Both teams start with a ball on opposite sides of the circle and pass the ball around in a clock-wise direction. The team that can overtake the ball of the other team by passing it to each other fastest is the winner.

115 ballskill activities

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

playing tag

You cannot be tagged if :- lying on the floor on your back- lying on the floor on your tummy

111 running/jumping/moving

Two is too many

All players stand in a big circle except for the tagger. The coach appoints one player as the 'chosen one'. The tagger must not listen or look whilst the coach is selecting the chosen player. Once the player has been selected by the coach the tagger starts hunting for the chosen player. When the tagger positions themselves in front of the chosen player the player must run away - around the outside of the circle of players. From this point the tagger has up to 45 seconds to catch the player.

111 running/jumping/moving

Wallball - Double bounce

Create two pitches on either side of the court near a wall, each with two equal areas. Two players from one team stand in one half of the pitch and then two players from the other team in the other half of the pitch. The team in possession throws the ball against the wall to bounce it into the enemy's area. The ball must bounce at least once inside the opposition's area. If the ball bounces twice in this area the throwing team wins a point. Play first to 10 before rotating the teams.

114 aiming/throwing

watch dog

Somewhere a rope is tied to the wall or something else.The dog should hold this rope and he must 'bite' other players by touching them.The dog should be able to reach all of the field.Make field as large as the dog can reach.Inside the field aere several cones the dog should protect, other players try to rob the cones without being touched. Mind the rope !!Players who have been touched may continue playing.How many players can the dog 'bite' in 45 seconds ?

111 running/jumping/moving

Handball: One-Two Pass and Sho...

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 --> attacker should decide for a shot at hip of knee height. Defender has hands low --> attacket decedis to throw with a high shoulder height center shot or running shot.

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No more than one goal small ma...

Two equal numbered teams play against each other with normal rules.The only additional rule is that at no stage may a team be ahead more then 1 goal. So at 1-0 the team who are ahead have to keep possession until the end of the game.Only if the opposition scores may they try to score again.Play this way with 5-10 minute games with regular break.

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Attacking Pairs - One-Two Pass...

Players go towards the goal in pairsPlayer 1 starts with the ball and passes to player 2. After passing they then sprint to the edge of the shooting circle, looking to receive the return pass.Once player 2 has passed the ball back to player 1 they should shoot on goal.

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One vs One - Defensive rotatio...

The attacking players take it in turns to run at their defenders, either on the left or the right, with the ball in hand. When they reach the defender they must try and take on their man, if they get past they may have a shot on goal. The defenders regularly change position, taking it in turns to try and dispossess the attacker.

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One on two - Defensive overloa...

The feeder in the center of the court plays the ball left and then right into the paths of the running attackers. The first wide defender goes to meet the ball straight away with the second, central, defender coming to cover and support the other defender after the attacker has crossed the 9m line. The drill ends when the ball is taken by the defender or after the attacker's shot on goal.

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One on One with a covering def...

The feeders on the baseline and the outside of the 9 meter line take it in turns to feed the ball to the attacking runner (Blue 2). When the ball is played the attacker run to meet the pass. As they do so the defender (red 1) also runs to meet them. The attacker is looking to make a shot on goal with the defender aiming to show them to the outside of the court, making it difficult to shoot and ultimately dispossess the player with the ball. The second defender (red 2) is the covering man, blocking the attacker's view of goal and is only there to cover the first defender, not make the tackle. After a shot or a tackle has been made the drill flips and restarts on the opposite side of the court with the other line.

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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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Handball: One-two pass then fe...

The defender is protecting the area between the 8-9 metre lines. The attacking players work in small 2 vs 1s. The player with the ball plays a one-two pass and then attempts to feint their way past the defending player. After the shot players rotate positions - with the shooter becoming the next defender and the defender joining the shooting players.

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One-Two Pass: Receive and Dumm...

Player 1 passes left to player 6 (in the goal area) and then runs out to receive the return pass. After receiving the ball player 1 must feint their way past the static defender (player 2) onto their throwing side (right handers - right side). Once they have got round the defender they pass to the next player in line who repeats this drill (passing left to player 5).

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Handball Drills - 561 Coordina...

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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Bench Relay 117 stability/bala...

Hop on/over the benches and run or hop back.<BR>Which team will be the fastest?<BR><BR>Variations:<BR>- Hop on and off the bench with one leg, every time a different leg<BR> Hop on and off the bench with one leg, each time with the same leg<BR>Hop on anf off the bench with two legs<BR>Hop over the bench with one leg, every time a different leg<BR>Hop over the bench with one leg, each time the same leg<BR>- Hop over the bench sidewards with both legs

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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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Bench jumping 3 561 Coordinati...

Sidewards from bench to bench, putting one foot by one foot on the bench.

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Handball: warming-up : Running...

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.

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rope pulling 113 pulling/pushi...

One rope, two teams try to pull the red ribbon tied in the middle across the cones.

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Handball: Middle and Back rela...

Make a square by putting 4 cones at a distance of at least 20 mtrs apart and put an extra one in the center.<BR><BR> Start at a signal of the trainer. Run run to the cone in the center and back to your own cone, run AROUND it.<BR><BR> variations :<BR> - running<BR> - running, swinging right arm forward<BR> - running, swinging left arm forward, <BR> - running, swinging right arm backward <BR> - running, swinging left arm backward<BR> - running, swinging both arms forward<BR> - running, swinging both arms backward<BR> - sidesteps<BR> - sidesteps + half a turn after 3 sidesteps<BR> - sidesteps + swinging arms<BR> - running : lifting up knees high<BR> - running : heels to bottom<BR> - hop-scotch left<BR> - hop-scotch right<BR> - hop-scotch left-left-right-left-left etc<BR> - skate-run : left-right slightly sideward as if you were skating<BR> - hopping on both legs<BR> - hop on two legs : one forward, one short one backwards and right away forward with a big jump again<BR> - sideward : one leg behind the other : crossing over<BR> - running : + 3 jumps vertically at the cones

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Bounce ball handball-games - S...

Two hoops are attached to the top corners of both goals with ropes. A small mat is placed on the goal line. The playersgroup is divided into two teams. The objective of this game is to throw the ball onto the ground in such a way that it either bounces onto the opponent’s mat or passes through one of the hoops.The teams play according to handball rules.A point is awarded if the ball bounces onto the opponent’s mat.Two points are awarded if the ball bounces through a hoop.No one is allowed to enter the circle around the goal.To make it more challenging:<br>Only bounce passes are allowed when crossing the playing field.At least three players from the team must have touched the ball before a point can be scored.Multiple (different) balls can be used in the game.Variations:<br>Play with one goal. If a team intercepts the ball, they must first pass it over the center line before they are allowed to score.<br><br><br><br>

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Handball: Stopping High Balls ...

Goalkeepers start on one side of the court and move forward to the other side. While doing so, they will act as if they have to stop high balls. Aim for 8 &quot;saves&quot; during each run, and players should go up and down the half court twice.

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Handball Drills - 113 pulling/...

Pairs player one is standing, player two is sitting. Player one must try to pull/push player 2 across a line.<BR><BR><BR>Pairs player one is standing, player two is lying. Player one must try to pull/push player 2 across a line.<BR><BR>Players sit down, legs long, arms crawled into eachother. Try to get the other one down on his side.<BR>

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Lie Down and Jump 2 112 fallin...

One player always lies down in push up position - the other players dives under him.<br>The other player lies down and his team mate jumps over him.<br>All when moving from one side to the other side of the court.

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Handball: Dribbling duel - Spo...

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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Handball: Change of Direction ...

Players dribble one after another around to the throw off line and they dribble along this line towards the center. When the trainer blows his whistle the player suddenly changes direction to the goal and shoots at the goal.

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hop-skotch jumps 555 power tra...

5 series of 5 repetitions of 2 hop-skotch jumps.(jump on one leg : left - left and left for shot)

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passing 3 538 fast break - Han...

3 players sprint towards the goal.Two outer players are attackers, the middle one is a defender.The goalkeeper/trainer passes the ball to one of the attackers (the one who runs free) and this player either tries to score a goal or passes to the other attacker.

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Handball: Wallball - Double bo...

Create two pitches on either side of the court near a wall, each with two equal areas. Two players from one team stand in one half of the pitch and then two players from the other team in the other half of the pitch. The team in possession throws the ball against the wall to bounce it into the enemy's area. The ball must bounce at least once inside the opposition's area. If the ball bounces twice in this area the throwing team wins a point. Play first to 10 before rotating the teams.

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Center shot when running : lef...

Two lines on both sides of the court with one return pass player stood further up the court in the middle. Players run with the ball and play a one-two pass with the central player. As they receive the ball again they immediately shoot on goal. After shooting players run to the back of the opposite line to practice throwing from the other side.

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Handball - 559 endurance - Spo...

6 cones in all, 1 at every 5 mtrs.<BR> Two players start at the same time and keep the same speed.<BR><BR> Run to cone 1, run AROUND it and run back to cone1 again, then run to cone 3 and back again, etc.<BR><BR> variations:<BR> - running<BR> - running, swinging right arm forward<BR> - running, swinging left arm forward<BR> - running, swinging right arm backward <BR> - running, swinging left arm backward<BR> - running, swinging both arms forward<BR> - running, swinging both arms backward<BR> - sidesteps<BR> - sidesteps + half a turn after 3 sidesteps<BR> - sidesteps + swinging arms<BR> - running : lifting up knees high<BR> - running : heels to bottom<BR> - hop-scotch left<BR> - hop-scotch right<BR> - hop-scotch left-left-right-left-left etc<BR> - skate-run : left-right slightly sideward as if you were skating<BR> - hopping on both legs<BR> - hop on two legs : one forward, one short one backwards and right away forward with a big jump again<BR> - sideward : one leg behind the other : crossing over<BR> - running : + 3 jumps vertically at the cones<BR> - sprint 50%<BR>

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Put pressure on the opposition's pivot player with this interception skills session - teach your defence to run out, cut out the pass and get back in position!

Perfect the Jump Shot - Shooting Technique Session

There's something for everyone in this jump shot session - Get your players hitting the target with this explosive technique!

Drawing in Defenders and Co-Operation in Defence

A fun session to use with your whole team. Work on drawing in defenders while teaching your defence to co-operate with each other!

Throwing Accuracy - Hit the Bullseye!

Teach your players to hit the bullseye every time with this week's accuracy games-based session

Tactical Awareness

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!

Defending Confidence and Interception Session

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

Last Line of Defence - Goalkeeper Training

Improve your goalkeeper's shot stopping and reactions with this great session for one of the most important players in your team!

Fitness - Sprint and Endurance Session

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

Wing to Wing - Switch the Ball and Create Space

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

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.

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

Never underestimate the power of a goalkeeper. Coach fast breaks starting from the back, leading from your goalkeeper.

Decision Making in Scoring Opportunities!

Are your players making the right decision in scoring opportunities? Sharpen the saw with drills to get your players taking the right shot.

Defensive Cover - Shuffle, Shield and Stop

Defend and cover as a unit! Promote teamwork and get your players to communicate.

Prepare for matches: passing and shooting

Prepare your side for matches with training in game situations, working on their passing and shooting.

The Give and Go

Use the Give and Go in handball to create space, get past defenders and give your team the attacking edge!

Improving feinting and shooting!

Get your players moving - using fast feet, body feints and and explosive first steps to create the space up front!
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Hi everyone, i would like to know how?

Hi everyone, i would like to know how can i improve my jump shoot from both left and right inter positions.also, how can i be more explosive when crossing my opponent?? thanks..

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How many sessions of training in a day is the best for a league team?

To make a program for a league team you should make a plan in 3 seasons . in a normal team how many sessions a day is needed for each season?1-conditioninng season 2- tecnic and tactic season 3-match season

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Some useful tips for goalkeepers?

I´ve been a goalkeeper for more than a year now, but I´m not as good as I´d like to be. Do you know som useful tips for goalkeeping? Thanks.

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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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number of steps and time allowed to hold the ball

how many seconds is a player allowed to hold the ball during a game. how many steps is allowed to be taken when holding the ball.

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One wall handball or NYC handball

Can you add one wall handball to sports plan activity? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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3 steps rule in handball

When an opponent player hold me can I move more than 3 steps without dribbling the ball? Please help me I'm training and this affects my training!! Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Monix cheater Coach, Kenya

How to improve throwing motion?

how to improve throwing motion when shooting or passing

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Canceled Sub

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the beat exercise to increase jumping

I'm 15 years old ، 186 cm , I want to improve my jump, and I want to stay a long time in space, so please give me good exercises

Aziz Nasri Coach, United Kingdom

improve my skills in house

hi coach ,please I want a training program at home (in the neighborhood) to improve my offensive and defensive skills and abilities while I train alone, I want exercises to increase jumping, speed, shooting power, etc. etc.I hope that you will answer me as soon as possible and provide me with all the good information and profession I wish you good luck ❤️

Aziz Nasri Coach, United Kingdom

change membership to club one

I was wondering if and how I could change my membership to a club one so that all my coaches can access this app. Ive already paid for a year. Can i just add on the difference in value?

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two payments to cancel

somehow I now have payments coming out of two separate accounts, obviously I am not going to put account numbers on here and we have reached the end of season so would like to cancel both. however since I only ever log in to one sportplan, I don't know the log in for one of the payments. I will email also but need to cancel membership, thought there was an option in the app but can't find it now

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Defence

How do you defend well to avoid injuries

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Preparing for a tournament

Hello coaches, I need to know what kind of exercises to focus on in my plan with a team that has a week long tournament coming up in two weeks.thank you

Ndahura Aaron Coach, Uganda

gymnast with amputated arm

Bar routine for gymnast with amputated arm

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Can we dribble using 2 hands i...

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

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3 steps rule in handball | Spo...

When an opponent player hold me can I move more than 3 steps without dribbling the ball? Please help me I'm training and this affects my training!! Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Monix cheater Coach, Kenya

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