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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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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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Handball: Center Shot Techniqu...

Left-handers should shoot with their right foot in front, right-handers shoot with their left foot in front As you wind up to shoot get your hand at the same height as your shoulder and then pull the ball backwards. Your forearm should form a 90 degree angle with upper-arm Hip turns backwards together with the hand behind the ball with your fingers slightly spread. The third and final step involves moving forwards with a large and explosive drive - planting the 'weak' foot in the direction of the goal as the hand, arm and hips move forwards in the final movement.

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Playing tag 111 running/jumpin...

In this game players run inside the area and attempt to avoid being caught by the taggers. Players are safe from being tagged if they are sitting on the floor, with their feet off the ground. Players are only allowed to stay on the floor for 3 seconds, then they have to get up and run away again. Tag men are not allowed to wait for the player during these 3 seconds.

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Pass and run - Recycle the bal...

Players line up on both sides of the court with one players standing in the middle of the 9 meter line. Players take it in turns to pass to the center player, quickly following their pass before receiving the return ball and immediately playing the pass out wide to the next player in line.

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Handball: warming-up : running...

- 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 : cross pass<BR>- running : + 3 jumps vertically<BR>- sprint 50%<BR>- sprint 50%, whistle, turn around and back<BR>

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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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Running and Rolling 112 fallin...

Players run around the half court area. Every mat they come to they should perform a forward roll.

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Handball: Center shot when run...

center shot when running<BR>- the ball is caught with both hands<BR>- right foot is still in the air when catching<BR>- right handers : right - left foot / left handers : right - left<BR>- during this last step the ball is taken up to shoulder height<BR>- last step is made large and explosively<BR>- arm must be stretched backward<BR>- move foreward explosively immediately<BR>- when throwing the 'wrong'foot is in front

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warming-up : zig-zag running w...

(voortbewegen met bal) <BR>- tippen<BR>- tippen rechts<BR>- tippen links<BR>- afwisselend links/rechts tippen<BR>- bal rollen, oppakken, rollen<BR>- bal omhoog gooien, 1x laten stuiten opvangen<BR>- bal omhoog gooien, opvangen<BR>- achter rug omhoog gooien, voor weer opvangen<BR>- bal om heup heen cirkelen<BR>- bal onder knie door bij elke pas<BR>- idem, met knieheffen<BR>- voetbaldribbel<BR>- bal voor je houden en lopen/hakken-billen/knieheffen<BR>- werpschijnbewegingen maken in loop<BR>- passeerbewegingen in loop<BR>

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Dash, Block and Run 559 endura...

The first player sets off and runs as quickly as possible through the slalom. When they reach the end they must dash across the front of the D to try and block the first red player's shot. After this it's a straight sprint - up to the first cone, down, up and then to the back of the shooting player's line.

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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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Goal throws to the running pla...

The goalkeepers receive the ball from the feeder and throws a ball into the path of the running player who then passes back to the feeder.

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Run around Race - Jump Shootin...

On the coach's call an attacker and a defender both set off and run around the cone. The defender is trying to get around the cone quicker than the attacker so that they can get in front of them and hinder their shot (no tackling). Once around the cone the attacker should aim to get a jump shot off on goal. Variations: 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right) 2 step or even in 1 step<br />jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

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hoepelloop 3 111 running/jumpi...

Kinderen lopen naar overzijde via hoepels.<BR><BR>sprongvariaties :<BR>- twee voeten tegelijk voorwaarts<BR>- twee voeten tegelijk zijwaarts<BR>- in de hoepel en er weer uit,twee voeten tegelijk voorwaarts<BR>- in de hoepel en er weer uit, twee voeten tegelijk zijwaarts<BR>- een voet in de hoepel en er weer uit

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loopschot 315 strekworp uit lo...

Pass B1-B2-B1 die afrondt met loopschot.

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relay race 115 ballskill activ...

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>

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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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559 endurance - Handball Drill...

B4 and B5 hold their positions with balls.<BR><BR>Pass B4-B1 who throws at the goal.<BR>R1 blocks the ball.<BR><BR>Pass B5-B6 who throws from the wing.<BR>R2 just lets it happen, succeed and takes position of B6.<BR><BR>B6 starts for the fast break, gets ball from goal keeper and throws at the goal.<BR>Sidesteps around cones, go to B group.

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warming up : triangular run wa...

(voortbewegen met bal) <BR>- tippen<BR>- tippen rechts<BR>- tippen links<BR>- afwisselend links/rechts tippen<BR>- bal rollen, oppakken, rollen<BR>- bal omhoog gooien, 1x laten stuiten opvangen<BR>- bal omhoog gooien, opvangen<BR>- achter rug omhoog gooien, voor weer opvangen<BR>- bal om heup heen cirkelen<BR>- bal onder knie door bij elke pas<BR>- idem, met knieheffen<BR>- voetbaldribbel<BR>- bal voor je houden en lopen/hakken-billen/knieheffen<BR>- werpschijnbewegingen maken in loop<BR>- passeerbewegingen in loop

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Handball: Center shot - Hip he...

Center shot hip height: A right hander should take one right footed step forward when they are about an arm's length away from their opponent. They should raise their arm to shoulder height, backwards, as if to make a normal center shot. Their right hip should be turning backward with arm and shoulder together. The player should then take a large step with their left foot, almost so that it is between the opponent's legs. The final move - players' arms move from back to front explosively, with their hand behind the ball (hand should be sideways, like you want to sweep the floor with the side of your hand). Finally, let go of the ball and point in the direction you want to throw it.

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559 endurance - Handball Drill...

B1 and R1 duel.<BR>After duel side steps between cones of R1, New duel<BR>5 series of 5 duels.

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Fake run - Receive the pass 21...

Attacker 2 passes inside to player 1 in the middle. They then deliberately run towards the defender on their side of the court. They continue their run and use a fake to wrong-foot the defender, before pushing off their outside foot and driving off in the opposite direction - ready to receive the pass!

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Handball: Loop, receive, run, ...

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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Shot, Skip and Jump 559 endura...

Player 1 runs towards goal, duels with the defender and tries to get a clear shot on goal. After shooting the first player rotates and becomes the defender for the next player. Meanwhile the defender receive the ball from the goalkeeper and dribbles all the way to the other end of the court where they will then get to have a shot on goal. After shooting the player will run to the mats/ benches/ cones and jump across the area and then jump across the second area before rejoining the back of the line.

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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

Cross the line

In the goal area players are static and dribbling the ball on the spot. When the trainer blows their whistle the players must try to dribble the ball across a certain line without being tackled. Defenders must try to prevent players from getting past them.

115 ballskill activities

Pushing through

Players take it in turn to run and squeeze through the small openings between the blue players, being strong to drive through the blocking man.Blue players must keep their arms down when blocking the running man and only use their core strength to prevent the man running through (no shoulder barges).

113 pulling/pushing

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

Tag the circle man

Four players form a circle, hands tight.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.

111 running/jumping/moving

The monkey and his coconut

In a circle there is a ball.The trainer appoints a player as the guard of the ball.Other players do not know who this guard is.Another player must try to rob the coconut.The guard (monkey) may only start running when the other player touches the ball.Appoint a new guard every time.Variations :- more balls- more guards- more robbers

111 running/jumping/moving

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

Who is back first ?

Players are in a circle.Pairs are opposite eachother and get the same number.When the trainer calls out a number, the pair in question sprint to the ball and try to get it before the other one of the pair does.Variations - just touch the ball and sprint back : Who is back first ?- run backwards back to your position- hop one one leg to the ball and back- make the distance to the ball larger, shorter

111 running/jumping/moving

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Draw in Defenders for the Break Through

Get your players breaking quickly, drawing in defenders to create space and more scoring opportunities!

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.

Defensive Cover and Support

Get your defenders to get their heads up, communicate and make the right decisions!

Improving Dribbling Confidence

Teach your younger players to dribble with confidence and correct technique - Keeping the ball from defenders!

Fast break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

Running Center Shots - Releasing the quick shot weapon!

Fast paced, give and go, running shot handball session - Get your players to release the quick shot to catch the opposition on the back foot!

Fast Break Series: Counter-attacking after a turnover

Teach your players to look up and pick out the right pass in this fast break handball plan, working on catching, passing and shooting at speed!

Defend your Wings - Teamwork in Defence Session

Don't let your defenders get pulled out of position by the opposition's wing players switching positions - teach your defenders to communicate and work together!

Jump Shooting from Back Court Positions

The jump shot is a great way to finish off attacks and provides the attackers with multiple options for different finishes. Use this session to improve the players basics techniques by focussing on their rhythm and shooting.

Covering Defenders in the 3:2:1 System

Get your back-line moving as a unit and backing one another up when running out to close down the opposition in this cooperative defending session

Defending: Stopping them before the shot!

Be more proactive in defence - Don't wait for their attackers to come to you - get your players to push up the court to pressure your opposition before they shoot!

Feinting: How to fix your opponent with your first steps

Use this session to teach your players to fix their man, with a drop of the shoulder and introduce your older players to the advanced 0-Step

Pre-Season Conditioning 2: Endurance and Shooting

Be the fittest team on the courts when the season comes around. This comprehensive session covers all aspects of fitness for handball in a professional way.

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.

Feinting : Drills for every Age Group

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!

Mini-Matches - Fun Games Session!

Make training a bit more competitive. Put your players up against each other in this fun mini-matches session and see just how much they get out of it with some fun, fierce competition!
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How I plan the pre season for a feminin pivot of handball?

How I plan the pre season for a feminin pivot of handball pre select to national team

Fernando Borges Coach, Portugal

sir i want improve my game so give me a training program?

sir i want improve my game so give me a training program bcoz i'm 22 years old till i'm doing self practice

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I am looking to introduce handball into the KS4 curriculum,?

I am looking to introduce handball into the KS4 curriculum, has anyone got any advice as to where to start?

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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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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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Which is the best attacking formation?

I would like to ask on the basic,but best attacking formation for school pupils

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What type of training following a handball match?

Hi, my team played a match yesterday. We have a 2 hours handball session tonight and i'm a bit concerned that players are tired and maybe not as enthusiastic to train. What type of training/what could I do with players tonight?? I'm inclined to do light training session but still want it to be effective and enjoyable. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Ilona Loewnau Coach, England

How to fake goalkeeper in fastbreaks and penalties?

how to fake a goalkeeper in fastbreak&penalty...??

luvableraj10gmailcom Coach, India

Problems with inserting sketches to plans - Resolved

Is anyone else having difficulties adding their own sketches to plans. I can get as far as "choose a sketch" and then it jumps back to the plan. the pre-fab'd sportsplan ones are fine, but I can't add my own! I emailed the technical support team 2 days ago but have yet to have received a reply.If anyone can help, it would be a huge help!Rich.

Richard Egglesfield Coach, England

What is the playmaker's role in handball?

What is the playmaker's role in handball?Which shots does playmakers make?

Can Deniz Coach, Turkey

Best drills for 7 year olds

I want to introduce my class of 7 year olds to handball what are the best drills and ball skills to start with?

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Endruance/speed handball goalkeepers

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

Sissel Gulaker Coach, Norway

defending fast breaks

hi to all, i'm searching for exercises or concepts to defend fast breaks. we have to play against a team which is very strong in running forward with more players receiving a Long pass from the goalkeeper directly.

lutz-steffen Coach, Germany

Previous Rugby subscription

I previously subscribed to Sportplan after receiving an email with an offer for six months. I wanted Rugby League but made an error and selected Rugby which is Rugby Union so ended up cancelling my subscription. I would like to re join but all the offers I get now via email are for me to join back for Rugby and can't seem to be able to change it to Rugby League when I click on the offers. Could you please send me an offer for Rugby League so I can subscribe again. Thanks

Neil Frazer Coach, England

How do I improve my gameunderstanding?

The Question:How can I optimally increase my gameunderstandig.Introduction: I am a 15y (M), and I've been playing for about a year. I've already been taken out for the lowest form of "collection events of promising talents", if you could call it that. The Problem:My problem is the lack of experience in this sport, and therefore make errors when I try to be a playmaker. I feel like I'm setting my fellow teamates up for failures, and I feel like like I have to improve myself at a much faster pace then now.

Martin Fossmo Coach, Norway

Need help with running shots!!!

Sometimes when I shoot the ball it goes down, or it doesn't go where I want to shoot, plus my lower back kind of folds. So what Should I do to solve this problem?

Nunny Sarhan Coach, Egypt
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