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bumper cars

Very tiny area.Players bump into eachother with arms folded in front of them, against their bodies.Begin carefully and increase speed.Don't hurt eachother !variations :- hopping on both legs- hopping on one leg- try to get the others out of the area. Which bumper car is strongest ?

113 pulling/pushing

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

Double trouble - Back screening

Blue player 4 throws the ball wide to blue player 3 and receives the return pass. At this point blue player 1 should position themselves on the inside of red player 1 using the back screen. Blue player 4 advances with the ball towards red player 1 and then runs to the right, making use of blue player 1's screen. Blue player 4 should then set a back screen in front of red player 2 before passing to blue player, 1 who is now open and unmarked, for them to shoot on goal.

529 screening

Duel then to Diagonal Run

The attacking players take it in turns to forward and take on the defender. They are not trying to score, instead all they are trying to do is get past them through use of change of pace and speed. Players should continue to try and get past the defender for at few seconds - if they are unable to get past they should then run across to the other side of the court before joining the back of the other queue.

327 close defence for attacker

fast break

Pass B1-B5.When B1 is just in front of the cone : pass B5-B1 who dribbles towards the goal and throws at the goal.variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

Feint and Throw

The first player runs forward to the cone, feints (dummy) and then bursts to the left or the right around the cone throws at the goal. variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

Feint and throw at the goal

Players line  up a few meters behind the 7 meter line where a cone is placed on the floor. The wide player (blue 2) passes the ball to the player waiting in line who then runs forward to the cone. When they reach the cone players should be slightly to the left or the right of the cone. Before being allowed to shoot players must 'get past the cone' using an effective dummy, cutting around the other side of the cone before shooting. variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

Set the screen - No getting past

White player 1 plays a one-two pass with green player 1 and moves forward with the ball. At this point green player 2 should advance and position themselves in a front of blue player 1 in a front screen position. Making use of the screen white player 1 makes a small dummy run towards their own goal and then quickly changes direction to run past the defender (making use of the screen). White player 1 then carries the ball to the other side of the court and the drill is then mirrored on the other side.

529 screening

Shadow defence

Blue players 1, 2 and 3 stand in a line with a supply of ball to try and feed to blue player 4. The defending player (Red 1) must stay in front of the receiving player and mirror their movement across the court, preventing as many balls as possible from reaching blue player 4. The receiving player must change pace and direction in order to lose their marker but they are not allowed to step in front of the defender.

545 3:2:1 defence

Speed Switch - Passing from left to right

Blue 1 starts the exercise by passing from the left wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then passes to blue 3 and so on... Each player must make a forward move prior to receiving the pass, so that they are running when they catch the ball. Blue 5 puts all the balls down. When all balls have been played Blue 5 starts the exercise at his side.

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

558 speed - Handball Drills, H...

B1 runs around the cones, picks up ball and throws at the goal at the other side.<BR><BR>B2 from the other side at the same time.<BR><BR>Next sprint after 45 sec.

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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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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Long pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR>R try to defend when ball crosses the throw off line.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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1 vs 2 538 fast break - Handba...

Blue player 1 is the feeder in this drill and feeds to the ball to one of the players to either their left or right for them to run onto. The blue player with the ball must then run onto the ball and try to get past the two defenders on their side of the court and shoot on goal.

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Long Passing - Keeper and Cent...

Simple keeper warm-up plus good for the center's throwing accuracy. Players pass the ball to the keeper who then takes one step and immediately sends the ball up court to the center. The center then catches the ball and passes it back to the player who played the original pass.

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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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539 fast throw-off - Handball ...

B1 throws at the goal.<BR>Pass goal keeper to W3, who throws off.

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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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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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Handball: Speed run finished w...

Players take it in turns to sprint as fast as they can around the cones on the court. When they round the final cone they must pick up a ball and throw at the goal.

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Break with Large Groups 2 538 ...

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 against a defensively blocking defender on 6 metres. B dribbles around the cones and tries to score a goal on this part of the court after feinting and break through against a defender.A and B change positions after they have returned.

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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 feet 561 Coordination - H...

Players dribble on place until the trainer gives a signal. Players move as quickly as possible sidewards and back again.Sidesteps crossed.

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Passing Obstruction 539 fast t...

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.

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2 v 2 - Fast Break 219 support...

2 attackers versus 2 defenders. The attackers must dribble and pass the ball around the two defenders. To begin with the defenders cannot move from the spot and the attackers must run and engage the defender (with a side-step or a dummy) before progressing towards goal.

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Defending Fast Break by Center...

Pass from A to B, from B to C, from C to B back again and B throws at the goal. When B shoots that is the signal for defender D to go for the fast break.C turns around and sprints back to intercept the long pass.Goalkeeper throws long pass every time the same way and trains in this way C to go for the interception.Variations:- goalshot into the goal and goalkeeper has to pick up the ball first and throw the long pass.

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warming-up : fast passing warm...

variations in passing :<BR>- (center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal), threatening to throw at the goal<BR>- (center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal), threatening to throw at the pivot<BR>- jump shot (3,2,1 step rythym, jump off with 'wrong' foot<BR>- push pass<BR>- bounce pass<BR>- with both hands<BR>- roll the ball<BR>- use 'wrong' hand

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Introducing Handball / Core Sk...

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Speed Switch - Passing from le...

Blue 1 starts the exercise by passing from the left wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then passes to blue 3 and so on... Each player must make a forward move prior to receiving the pass, so that they are running when they catch the ball. Blue 5 puts all the balls down. When all balls have been played Blue 5 starts the exercise at his side.

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Back Court Passing Rotation & ...

A starts with dribbling towards B, who comes forward. A gives the ball to B. A steps back and forward again on full speed. A receives pass from C and throws at the goal OR passes back to C who throws at the goal OR passes to pivot D.<br>B holds the ball, he got from A, behind his back and quickly moves to the center to help E block a goalshot.After the goalshot, B passes the ball to C and all starts on the right side.

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Speed and Sprint Endurance Ses...

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

Fast Throw-off After Conceding...

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!

Fast Play: Passing at Game Spe...

Can your players pass and receive at match speed? Find out in this week's conditioned games session, designed for players young and old!

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!

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.

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!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 3

How well can your players shoot when put under pressure? Find out in this Match-like shooting session!

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!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 2

How do your players cope when the opposition are in their face? Find out with this playing in congested space skills session

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 1

Help players breakthrough solid defences by switching the ball at speed, stretching the back line and creating space to shoot.

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

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

Goalkeeper Training - Fitness Work

During training, goalkeepers can often be forgotten and are given little technical work or coaching. This session focuses solely on the goalkeepers, working their fitness and giving technical pointers so that they?re ready to save the team when it comes to it!

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 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!
speed ANSWERS
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Powerful Shooting

I am interested in how to teach young boys shoot very powerful shots. How is it that Croation players for instance have this skill? Are they training their youth differently from the Swedish youth?. My opinion is that if you have a powerful shot, it is much easier to score without too much playing before the defence and risk to loose the ball. Interested for a training program or drills for different ages. Thank you for possible asking your experts. Jarl-Boie Boman, HultsfredsHF.-submitted by email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

What should I do to improve my goalkeeping?

how i can improve my goal keeping in hand ball

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Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or?

Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or reflex but to do that exercise at home? Thanks

Archived User Coach

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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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?

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Handball Fitness tests: Illinois or semo agility test?

Would you recommend the illinois or semo agility test for a european handball athlete?

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want to know about right wing

i am a right wing but right hander ,so i want many tricks and tips for my position

arun Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i am wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i an wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i am wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my jump

i am a wing man . i want to improve my stay and jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

How to improve hip shots?

I'm a center back and one of the shots that I like more to do is the hip shots, how can I improve the power, precision and the speed of my throws? Would like to know how to win vs GK with hip shots from 9m+

Orczeiro matacladus Coach, Brazil

speed and agility, annual plan, exercises/drills

I have a case where a fictional female handball team (1st division) wants to get better in speed and agility. They want an annual plan with periodization for speed and agility. What does such a plan look like, what exercises are important in handball? I have only made annual plans for sprinters and cross-country skiers, and I can't find any examples of annual plans for handball.

Tina Coach, Norway

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

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

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

Some useful tips for goalkeepe...

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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