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Center shot when running - Switch Pass

Two lines of players (one on each side) and a feeder/coach standing in the middle. The player on the left passes the ball to the coach/feeder in the midde. As soon as the pass has been made a player from the right should start running straight towards goal. The feeder turns and passes the ball into the path of the running player from the right. This player then shoots on goal. The drill repeats from the other side.

315 center shot when running

Cross and shoot under pressure.

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them. At this point the player in possession should try and get around the defender to get a clear shot off on goal.

527 crossing

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Meet the Pass and Shoot - With pressure

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player one carries the ball towards the defender in order to create space for the players to their left and right. Once they have engaged the defender they should offload the ball to their left, in front of player 2. Player 2 so must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3, making sure their pass is out of the defender's reach. Player 3 runs onto this pass and then shoots on goal.

526 ballcirculation

Meet the Pass and Shoot - With two man pressure

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player one carries the ball towards the defender in order to create space for the players to their left and right. Once they have engaged the defender they should offload the ball to their left, in front of player 2. Player 2 so must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3, making sure their pass is out of the defender's reach. Player 3 runs onto this pass and must then engage the second defender before offloading a quick pass to player 4 who then runs on to shoot on goal.

526 ballcirculation

Meet the Pass and Shoot

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player 1 passes to the left first, in front of player 2 so that they must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3. Player 3 runs onto this pass and then shoots on goal.

526 ballcirculation

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

Simple cross over - Switch ball

Players line up in two lines on opposite sides of the pitch, in line with the 7 metre line. The first players in both lines set off at the same time as one another. When they cross over in the middle the player with the ball passes, using the hand that is closest to their team mate, to the player who they are running past who then dribbles to the other side and passes to the next player waiting in line.

527 crossing

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

Wing Defence

Player / coach stands in line with the substitution line and feeds the ball to the attacking players (white 3 and white 1). On receiving the pass players must try to wrong foot the wing defender as they engage in a defensive duel.

327 close defence for attacker

Handball: Center shot when run...

Two lines of players (one on each side) and a feeder/coach standing in the middle. The player on the left passes the ball to the coach/feeder in the midde. As soon as the pass has been made a player from the right should start running straight towards goal. The feeder turns and passes the ball into the path of the running player from the right. This player then shoots on goal. The drill repeats from the other side.

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Handball: Simple cross over - ...

Players line up in two lines on opposite sides of the pitch, in line with the 7 metre line. The first players in both lines set off at the same time as one another. When they cross over in the middle the player with the ball passes, using the hand that is closest to their team mate, to the player who they are running past who then dribbles to the other side and passes to the next player waiting in line.

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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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Handball: Perfecting the jump ...

Depending on how many hoops are in front of them players run forward in a 1, 2 or 3 step rhythm and throw at the goal. Players rotate to the right after each shot.

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Defend Breaks 7 323 defenders ...

Players run forward into the direction of the trainer and watch the trainer who waves a coloured shirt or just their left or right arm and players change into this direction, running backwards with cross-over technique.After the players have arrived, the trainer has to switch places.Always face up to watch for 'opponents'.

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passing 526 ballcirculation - ...

order of passing 1-2-4-3-1 etc

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Cross over and score 527 cross...

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.

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Back and Forth 2 560 complex s...

Same as in <em>Back and Forth 1</em> player 1 starts the drill from the right wing and passes to player 2. Player 2 then passes to player 3 who passes to player 4. After they've passed the ball player 2 moves forward, in behind the defence to the right wing position. To finish the move player 4 passes the ball back to player 3 who then feeds the ball to the white player (pivot player) who then turns and shoots at goal.

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Cross and shoot under pressure...

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them. At this point the player in possession should try and get around the defender to get a clear shot off on goal.

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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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Handball: Find space to pass t...

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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Triple intercept 325 defence w...

Blue players must try and switch the ball from one side of the court to the other, by passing it to each player. The red players are trying to intercept the pass. Blue players must play the ball in front of the receiving player for them to run onto and then pass on again.

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Handball: center shot when run...

Pairs pass together, running around.<BR>Make distances larger/smaller.

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Handball: Cross-Court Pass and...

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.

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Handball: 2v2 - Mark the Space...

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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Cross and shoot! 527 crossing ...

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

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Meet the Pass and Shoot - With...

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player one carries the ball towards the defender in order to create space for the players to their left and right. Once they have engaged the defender they should offload the ball to their left, in front of player 2. Player 2 so must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3, making sure their pass is out of the defender's reach. Player 3 runs onto this pass and must then engage the second defender before offloading a quick pass to player 4 who then runs on to shoot on goal.

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Fast Break - 315 center shot w...

Simple fast break drill with two lines of players (one on each side) and a feeder/coach standing in the middle. The player at the front of the line passes the ball to the feeder in the middle and then sprints towards the goal. The feeder returns the ball, passing the ball in front of the runner, for them to run onto and shoot with a quick center shot! The attackers should go all the way to the goal line. Low shots are more effective!!

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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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320 passing varieties/catching...

- go forward to the direction of the ball with both hands<BR>- palms of the hands open, forward<BR>- make big W, thumbs almost touching eachother<BR>- catch the ball and move it towards the body (ballprotection)

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Handball - 534 position play 3...

Pass B2-B1-B2-B3 who throws at the goal or passes to B4 who then throws at the goal.

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Handball: passing in motion - ...

B1 starts the exercise.<BR>Run forward until you catch the ball.<BR>B6 puts all the balls down, after all the balls have been played, B6 starts the exercise from his side.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- center shot<BR>- jump shot<BR>- push pass

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Handball: Jump shot high after...

Pass 2 to defender 1, pass back again, meanwhile attacker 1 comes behind attacker 2, receives the ball and shoots. <br />Defender 1 blocks.

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Wing Defence 327 close defence...

Player / coach stands in line with the substitution line and feeds the ball to the attacking players (white 3 and white 1). On receiving the pass players must try to wrong foot the wing defender as they engage in a defensive duel.

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Handball Drills, Handball Coac...

playing tag / cross<BR>Tag man points to a player he wants to tag.<BR>When they start running, another player may cross their running course.<BR>Now the tag man has to change to this player and must tag him etc.<BR>

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Late Support 534 position play...

The wide attacker plays a one-two pass with the central attacking player. After this they then run forward and try to get past the left back. If they're unable to get past on their own they should wait for the support run from the central player who should aim to run between the defenders and play a jump shot on goal.

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Defend Breaks 11 328 blocking ...

Attacker makes 5 sidesteps left and right (1) and sprints away (4) when the trainer passes to goalkeeper (2) who passes to the sprinting attacker (3). Attacker starts dribbling forward (5) to the other side to score a goal (6). Defender turns around (A) and sprints forward (B), turns around again to face the attacker and runs backwards with cross-over technique (D).

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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!

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!

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

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

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 1

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

Work the Fast Break - Goalkeeper says Go!

Work from back to front and use your keeper to launch the fast break from the back! Seamlessly turning Defence into Attack!

Fast Play: Passing at Game Speed Session

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

Speedy Passing: Switching the ball to find Space!

Create space for the shot by getting the ball to do the hard work! Switch from one side to another to create gaps in your opposition's defence!

Wing to Wing - Switch the Ball...

Focus the attack, draw the opposition's defence out of position and then quickly switch the ball to the opposite wing to create space!
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Can give some handball attacki...

Can you give me some handball attacking set piece patterns (reset from the GK) for my team's 3-3 formation for 13 year old students?

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