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Around and on Goal!

Blue players must dribble up the pitch and around the cone before then turning sharply. Once they have turned they must then take on the defender with a feint or a dummy before finally throwing a shot at the goal.

560 complex shooting exercises

Cone Ball: Free for all

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.

114 aiming/throwing

Cross over and score

Setup as shown, with the player on the far right passing to the player in the middle. The player then crosses with the player on the left who takes a shot at goal. After catching the ball B2 feints as if to go to the right, but changes to the left to cross with B3. B3 first feinst to start to te left, but quickly sprints to the left to cross with B2, catch the ball and throw at the goal. Players swap positions after throwing.

317 jump shot high

Cross-Court Pass and Shoot

Starting on the right backcourt player passes from right to left. When the third player receives the ball on the left wing they should feint (either to go out or to go in) before then running towards the defender and shooting on goal. Defender only blocks (do not come forward) Once they've shot on goal each player rotates to the next position.

317 jump shot high

number passing

Two teams, every team has a player in the 'enemy' zone.playing around in a strict numeral order.Player 1 to player number 2 etc.One point when all players got the ball.variations :- play with bounce pass- use certain passing technique- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- make area larger/smaller- don't pass back to the player you got the ball from-

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

One-two, Pass and Pivot

Blue 2 start this practice with a pass out wide to the player on the wing (blue 1). Player 2 then runs forward, looking for the return pass. At this time blue 3 (your pivot player) should prepare to make their move away from the defender. Player 2 receives the ball and then then passes to player 3 who then makes space and shoots on goal.

319 diving and shooting

Quick Switch - Simple Screen

Three groups of players - a group on each wing and a line of three players a couple of meters behind the free-throw line. The play starts from the right wing with player 1 passing the first of the outfield players (player 2). Player 2 moves forward to meet the pass and then plays the ball to their left for player 3 to meet and then across to player 4. During this passing process player 1 must chase the passes across the court - screening to protect the pass and prevent the imaginary defender from receivnig the ball. When player 4 receives the ball they should shoot on goal. The drill then starts from the other side - going from left to right.

317 jump shot high

Run around - 2 vs 1

This starts off as a 1 vs 1 as the attacking players dribble the ball out around the cone and then run towards goal to beat the defender. However, the attacking players are allowed to make use of the spare man to get past the defender or if they feel that the passing option is being blocked they can go it alone.

560 complex shooting exercises

Shooting Rotations: Coming from the back court

Blue 1 starts the move by feeding the ball in from the wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then plays a 1-2 pass with blue 3 who runs onto the pass and shoots on goal. Defender may only try to block the shot : do not come forward!

317 jump shot high

Try to score - 3v2

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 starts the drill with a pass to blue 2 who runs onto the ball and tries to break past the two defenders. If they are unable to find space for the shot they must pass to player 3 who repeats the process. Drill continues in this way (blue1 - blue2 - blue3 - blue1...)until an opening for the shot has been created.

560 complex shooting exercises

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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Making Space with Dribble 5 52...

Players A start the drill by passing to player B who comes to get the pass from A makes a feint shot right of the mat, then dribble with one or two bounces to the other side of the mat and psses to C who crosses with B. C throws at the goal against a defensive block at 6 metres from defender D.Defender D first follows B in his movement to the left and then retreats to the left in a defensive block at 6 metres.

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2v2 - Mark the Space, not the ...

After being passed the ball by the feeder/coach the attackers (blue 2 and blue 3) try to pass their way past the defenders. In this drill the two attackers can attack anywhere, and can overlap and swap positions at will in order to try and get past the defenders. The defenders however must mark the space, not the players, and so must communicate between one another so that both players are always marked, while ensuring that they don't change places.

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Making Space with Dribble 1 52...

Players A start the drill with a feint shot left of the mat, then dribble with one or two bounces to the other side of the mat and pass to players B who are already in motion to the side of the feint shot. They perform the same movement and pass back to the next player A again.

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Mini handball 116 passing/inte...

Two teams, each with goalkeepers, play across a half-court sized pitch. Play with normal rules.

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Making Space with Dribble 2 52...

Players A start the drill with a feint shot left of the mat, then dribble with one or two bounces to the other side of the mat and pass to players B who are already in motion to the side of the feint shot. They perform the same movement and pass back to the next player A again.

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backcourt players change posit...

A passes to B who passes to C. After passing to C, B runs to the left backcourt position!!!C passes to B who throws at the goal.Then the same from the right.Change positions after every shot.

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2 v 1 - Fast Break 116 passing...

Players stand in four lines along the half way line. A player on both side starts with the ball in hand. The attackers play give-and-go as they progress up the court and pass around the defender. The move finished with attacker 1 (the player who started with the ball) throwing at the goal.

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Fast Passing to Create Space 2...

B is the feeder who throws the introduction pass 1 (either to A or to B).Player A runs towards wingplayer E and passes to E.E goes in between the defender and the cone and passes to A only when the defender really 'grabs' E. A retreated backwards in the meanwhile and comes in again at full speed, receiving the pass from E and quickly passes the ball to the incoming C, who goes directly to the defender and passes to D when the defender really attacks him. D throws at the goal.B now plays his first pass to C and the shot will finally come from player E.

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mat ball 2 116 passing/interce...

Two teams try to pass to their teammate on the mat.<br /><br />Variations in passing to use in this game:<br />- pass with center shot<br />- pass with jump shot<br />- passing with bounce pass<br />- passing with a push pass<br />- dribble 1/2/3 times before passing<br />- first touch your defender before passing

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Finding the space - Hip height...

Blue players take it in turns to dribble forward and shoot on goal. However, there's 3 defenders in their way, so in order to make space for the shot players will have to shoot at hip height to avoid the defender's wide arms.

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4 v 2 - Using the wing players...

Two player take up position on the wings, with two attackers stood further up court. The two attackers on the half way line (players 2 and 3) try to score a goal by moving up court and passing to one of the two wing players (1 or 4). The two defenders (grey 1 and 2) try to prevent the players progressing up court as well as the goal shot.

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Hoop song 116 passing/intercep...

There is one hoop less than the number of children. Play the music and kids run around. When you stop the music, the children must look for a hoop and stand in it. There will be one player who has no hoop - this player starts dribbling around the field till the end of the game. Take one hoop away after every stop. Who will be last

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Central Goal Game 116 passing/...

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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Speed ladder 3 561 Coordinatio...

Players go through the ladder by stepping into every space with left and right foot after each other, in the way which is shown in the video.<br><br>

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Pivot play 1 116 passing/inter...

Pass from feeder A to B, who comes forward to bind defender 2. Then pass from B to C who binds defender 1 and passes to pivot D who sprints to the green cone, turns around and receives pass from C and shoots at the goal.

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steal the ball 116 passing/int...

Within a small playing area players pass around the ball.<BR>Other(s) try to steal the ball.<BR>When stolen you may change places with the player who made the wrong pass.<BR><BR>When training passing : use fewer defenders.<BR>When training intercepting : use more defenders.<BR><BR>variations in passing :<BR>- pass with center shot<BR>- pass with jump shot<BR>- passing with bounce pass<BR>- passing with a pushpass<BR>- dribble 1/2/3x before passing<BR>- first touch your defender before passing

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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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Hoop circuit 116 passing/inter...

Kids run AROUND the hoops.<br />- running forward<br />- running backwards<br />- side steps<br />- cross over steps<br />- knees- high<br />- heels to bottom walk<br />- on tip toe

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Find space to pass to pivot 56...

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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cross my land 116 passing/inte...

White player and green player start at the same time.<br />They dribble through the areas and are accompanied by a defender blue.<br />When the green and white players are in the same area, the blue players give them each others' attacker.

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3:3 and score 116 passing/inte...

Attacker 1 dribbles to the goal and defended by defender 1 - attacker 1 passes to attacker 2 who is defended by defender 2 - attacker 2 passes to attacker 3 who throws at the goal after feinting defender 3.

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Simple 1v1 duel 116 passing/in...

Attacker 1 dribble towards the goal is defended by defender blue 1 and tries to score a goal. Once done players get their balls back and go to the other queue.

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Complex shooting drill 116 pas...

Pass from A to B and back to A again who shoots at the goal.Pass from D to E and back to D again who shoots at the goal.Pass from B to C and back to B again who shoots at the goal.Pass from E to C and back to E again who shoots at the goal.Defenders 1 and 2 try to prevent goalshots.

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team ball with player in enemy...

Two playing areas, two teams.<BR>One player of each team goes into 'enemy' area.<BR>One ball.<BR>Team in possession passes around 3 times before passing to the player in the 'enemy' zone.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- use certain passing techniques<BR>- pass around more than 3 times<BR>

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dribble-pass and score 116 pas...

Attacker 1 dribble towards the goal and passes to attacker 2 who throws at the goal. Once done, they get their balls back and go to the other queue.

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Feint and One-Two 116 passing/...

Attacker throws the ball to feeder player in the middle. They then run forward and feint past the defender without the ball before running the other way around the receive the return ball back from the feeder. The attacker then finishes the move with a shot on goal.

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Drawing in the defender - 2 vs...

Player 1 dribbles around the cone and at the same time player 2 sprints around his cone. Player 1 deliberately dribbles towards defender 1, trying to draw them towards them, before passing to player 2 once the defender has committed to trying to mark him. Attacker 2 now throws at the goal.

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whistle - defend your position...

No balls involved - just take defending positions.The coach blows his whistle, defenders take their positions and attackers start taking their positions.- 5-8 or 10 times and then change attackers and defenders.

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116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending Drills
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Defending the Pivot

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

6-0 Defence - Build a wall and defend your goal!

Building a team on a solid defence is what all the champions do. Create a defence that is going to shut out the opposition to give your attack the freedom to play.

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!

Drawing in Defenders - Space for the attack

Draw the opposition to your ball carrier, play the killer pass and create space for the shot with this week's overload decision-making session!

3:2:1 Defensive Setup Session

Get your players creating defensive triangles and closing down the attacking dangers with this week's defensive system session

Three Power Plays - Make the most of the overload!

Attacking moves to practice with your team to help them make the most of the offensive overload!

Hitting the target - Hip Height Shooting

Shooting with a difference! Teach your players to exploit defenders and get their shots on target - perfect for players of all ages and abilities!
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Archived User Coach

What's the best fient in handball?

What's the best fient in handball?

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where i can find formation 3-3 on defense?

where i can find formation 3-3 on defense?

moshe27 Coach, Israel

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

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

with two equal teams... in a decisive game

I need some advice, to lead with mind pressure of the opponent in a tuff game, the most important things are confidence and work hard?

Ricardo Alves Coach, Portugal

The dive shot performed in Handball

When would a dive shot be used in handball and how does it benefit a teams performance? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Lorna raycraft Coach, England

What are the types of passes?

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

Peter Coach, Nigeria

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

Piston

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

Atack against 3x3 defense

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

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

low dribble

coaching plan for low dribble

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

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