Contact Help center
Handball Handball
HOME Handball SEARCH

Handball: throw

throw DRILLS
View All

Ball War Game

Two teams with an equal amount of balls stand inside their own area. On the coach's call the teams start throwing the balls at the other team (below waist height - players are not trying to hurt one another). When the trainer whistles again the balls are counted. The team that has least balls in their area wins a point.

217 shooting/defend shooting

Castle ball

The castle (a gymnastics mat or bench) is defended by a goal keeper and his knights (the white team). The blue attackers try to bomb the castle by throwing the ball at the bench / mat.

114 aiming/throwing

dummy ball

Players are in a circle hands on their backs.One player is in the center.This player either really passes to a player of the circle or just makes a dummy pass.When the player of the circle gets his hands off his back with a dummy pass het gets one penalty point.Who reaches 5 penalty points first is the loser of the game.

115 ballskill activities

goal ball

Two teams, two areas one or two balls.Try to score a goal by throwing the ball across the back line between the cones.

114 aiming/throwing

Handball Dodgeball

Two opposing equal sides both start on the baseline of the area with 3 balls on the center line (half as many balls as there are players). On the coach's call players sprint to try and collect the ball and claim it for their team. Once in possession of the ball players are trying to hit the opposition's cones whilst at the same time protecting their own cones. The winning team is the first team to hit all of their opponent's cones.

114 aiming/throwing

hit the bomb

Two teams, every player has got aball.Try to hit the heavy ball /cardboard box/cone in the center and try to get it over the line near the enemy team.Success means one point.

114 aiming/throwing

hunting

Some 'hunters' are appointed.They try to hit other players by passing and throwing.variations- center shot- dive shot- jump shot

114 aiming/throwing

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.

115 ballskill activities

wall bounce ball

Two teams, one or two balls.Try to score a goal by a bounce ball.Goal is the line between the cones.

114 aiming/throwing

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

Handball: Roll off the screen ...

Blue 4 and 6 stand with their backs to the defender, setting up a back screen.Blue 4 then throws the ball out to blue 3 who runs forwards with the ball towards white 2. Meanwhile blue 6 runs around to continue blocking defender 3's view. Blue 3 then passes the ball to blue 2 who then has the shot on goal (can be deflected towards goal by player 3).

General

Stop and Throw a Fast Break 61...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws two balls at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. He then sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he jogs back to save the lobbed shot before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

General

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.

General

Free throw 542 attack : free t...

Blue 3 and 4 stand with their backs to the defenders, setting up a back screen. Blue 4 then passes the ball out to blue 3 who runs forward towards blue 6 who is continuing to screen white 3. At this point blue 2 begins their run between white players 1 and 2 as blue 3 throws the ball behind white 2, into the path of blue 2.

General

Shoot in the hoop small match ...

Player across a half court with two teams. Both teams need to defend their 3 hoops whilst trying put their ball into one of their opposition's hoops. After scoring there is a change of possession.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Jump shot with Fake 322 feinti...

Players dribble forward with the ball and must feint to get past the defender and throw at the goal.

General

Feint and throw at the goal 32...

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. <br />variations :<br />- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)<br />- 2 step or even in 1 step<br />- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot<br />- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

General

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.

General

Quick Pass, Shoot and Hop 559 ...

Set up two groups on each side of the court. Players in group 1 start with the ball on the corner. Player 1 passes the ball out to player 2 who shoots on goal. After the shot both players run to the benches where they perform a series of quick jumps before joining the back of the opposite line on the other side of the court. Drill continues from other side of court.

General

One-Two Pass and Shoot 314 cen...

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

General

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.

General

Defending the throw 325 defenc...

Players line up in pairs facing each other with about 5 metres between them. The attacking player dribbles towards the defending player. As they approach the defender they should make the move to throw the ball. It is the defender's job to push the ball away as the attacker goes to throw, using the hand that is closest to the ball.

General

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.

General

Bring and shoot 317 jump shot ...

Pass to the trainer, then start to the wing and pass with wing player, then backwards and forward again to receive pass from the trainer and throw at the goal.Variations:- when thrown at the goal, you stay as a defensive blocker.- when thrown at the goal, you are an active defender who has to be feinted to throw at the goal.- when thrown at the goal, stay as a defender who reacts as he likes.

General

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.

General

Stop and Throw a Fast Break 3 ...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. A player throws a ball at the goal, which the goalkeeper tries to stop. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court. Behind the goal there is the coach raising left or right arm to show which break player must run.

General

Feint and throw at the goal 31...

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. <br />variations :<br />- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)<br />- 2 step or even in 1 step<br />- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot<br />- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

General

12. half court throwing 556 po...

Pairs, as fast as possible.<BR>20x<BR>20 metres apart<BR><BR>Center shots.<BR>

General

Cone Ball 217 shooting/defend ...

Two teams stand at opposite ends of the area, each player has a ball, with a line of cones along the middle. Standing at a distance from the cones (increase/ decrease distance dependant on players' ages) players take it in turns to throw and aim at the cones. Each cone that a player hits is a point for their team. Once all the cones have been hit the team with the most points is the winner.

General

Feint and Throw on goal 322 fe...

In this drill players receive a wide pass and then move towards the defender. Once they're within arm's reach they should move as if they're offloading the ball across their body (so a right hander would feint the pass to the left). At the same time they they should drop their left shoulder to make the move more convincing. After doing this the attacker should quickly shift their weight and push off their left foot to explode in the opposite direction and run around the right of the defender.

General

Handball: center shot left + r...

Pass B1-B2-B2 and goalshot. Passing and receiving in motion. After the goalshot the left and right backcourtplayer change positions. Variations : - center shot when running - center shot hip height - center shot knee height    

General

throw DRILL CATEGORIES
View All
114 aiming/throwing Drills
539 fast throw-off Drills
542 attack : free throws Drills
556 power training : throwing Drills
114 aiming/throwing Drills
539 fast throw-off Drills
542 attack : free throws Drills
556 power training : throwing Drills
throw SESSIONS
View All

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!

Throwing Accuracy - Hit the Bullseye!

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

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!

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.

Basic Center Shot or Pass - The mother of all shots

See every center shot nestle in the back of the net. All it takes is a cool head and a flawless technique. We reckon you can handle that!

Ball Control Skills and Mini-Games Session

Develop the ultimate player and develop a bit of flair into their game with this skill-packed session!

Free throw variations | Handba...

Use this session to find fresh ideas for attacking from a free throw! Coach your players new techniques to score from a set play.
throw ANSWERS
View All

How to fake goalkeeper in fastbreaks and penalties?

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

luvableraj10gmailcom Coach, India

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?

Archived User Coach

how to make a left wing screwshot ?

hi guys, i tried on make some screwshots but aint very successful. any tips or hint how to make a screwshot ? im left handed. :) thanks in advance.

Archived User Coach

what the refree take decision?

what Decision will take Refree when the goal scorer run straight through center line when the goal keeper throw ball hit his body and disturbed for center stand player who is ready for continue after goal on his post?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

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

teaching progressive dive shot in handball to college students

describe how i will progressively teach my students in dive shot under handball teaching

Esther Coach, Ghana

progressive teaching of a dive shot in handball

Describe how you will progressively teach a dive shot in handball

LETICIA BOAKYE Coach, Ghana

How to improve throwing motion?

how to improve throwing motion when shooting or passing

kir Coach, Angola

during free throw situation from 9 meter line

during the free throw from 9 meter line, is there a cumpulsory that all attacking players must be outside 9 meter line?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

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

throwing the ball

how do you throw the ball with power?

Rotich Kim Coach, United Kingdom

HANDBALL

what is are the differences between the set play and open play

Gilton Simfukwe Coach, United Kingdom

throw in

When a player is taking a throw in, and they position their first foot at the correct position from the line, can they take a step to the side and lift the first foot before they throw the ball and enter the court?

Patricia P Gregory Coach, England

what are the 7 types of handba...

- I already know about the shoulder pass, bounce pass, jump pass and side what are the other 3?

Archived User Coach

I'm a right-handed left back. ...

Hey. I am 14 years old,186cm tall (6'11) and I weight 81 kg(178 pounds). I am right-handed and I play left back,but I also play right back often,because in team, we don't have high left-handed players ,so left backs play on both positions. I want to start shooting with left hand, but I don't know how to start working on it and make the shoot strong as shoot with right hand(or strong enough so I can score with left hand). Can you give me tips,or training plan,so I would know what should I do to make it strong as my right hand? Thanks in advance

Archived User Coach

coaching points of jump shot i...

coaching points of jump shot in handball

Archived User Coach

JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

  • search our library of 1200+ handball drills
  • create your own professional coaching plans
  • or access our tried and tested plans
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
Set Yourself Up For Success This Year

Set Yourself Up For Success This Year

Create a resolution to develop your coaching confidence by seizing the opportunity to discover new drills, turn ideas into action and seek advice from the coaching community.

December 31st, 2023
|
Archie Dunnill
Should Aaron Smith's World Cup Final try have stood?

Should Aaron Smith's World Cup Final try have stood?

World Rugby has reportedly conceded Aaron Smith's disallowed try in the World Cup final should have stood.

November 14th, 2023
|
Archie Dunnill
Sportplan Spotlight: Vary Your Sessions

Sportplan Spotlight: Vary Your Sessions

"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."

January 25th, 2023
|
Archie Dunnill
VISIT THE BLOG TO READ MORE
Handball POPULAR SEARCH TERMS
jump shotpassing3-2-1 defensepasstacticdefense 3:3searchdrillswarm updribblingtraining for wing playerscatchinggoalkeeperpivotattackingshootingfast breakdefensewarming updefence

What our users have been saying...

Coaches from around the world look to Sportplan for coaching confidence.

Your website has been very helpful. What I have learnt has helped me to prepare my players for next season.

Abier Adawi Handball Coach, Brunei

Many thanks. This resource has helped me a lot, as a coach and as a player.

Lucy Buckstone USA, Player and coach

Thank you Sportplan. The drills and videos have been extremely beneficial to me and my team.

Dumitru Carmen Romania

Wow what a great website, I have found sportplan an important tool for me when planning my netball sessions with my netball team. There are alot of very helpful tips/ideas/skills that I can learn and teach to my team. Thank you sportplan I hope to continue to use your helpful tips and to learn more about improving my teams netball skills. Thanks again....keep it up....

Monique New Zealand

I have been using Sportplan now for 3 years and can honestly say that I have never repeated the same session twice. My girls are always focused and are improving every year. Thanks Sportplan.

Debbie Cross Australia

What a fantastic tool. The Chalkboard and session tools make an unbelievable difference in making training plans in both time and organization. I will be instructing all of my assistant coaches that this tool must be used for all sessions during the season, so that we may build a club coaching resource library.

Wes Campbell Rugby Coach Canada

I can't get enough of the Sportplan, It has given me back the enthusiasm i was starting to lose. My girls are so keen and are ready at 14 to take the next up in their game. Sportplan will help no end.

Cornel Basketball Coach, South Africa

SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE

  • search our library of 1200+ handball drills
  • create professional handball coaching plans
  • or access our tried and tested handball plans

Sportplan App

Give it a try - it's better in the app

SPORTPLAN USES COOKIES

Sportspeople like cookies too! By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More info

Privacy Policy
We are committed to privacy and support current industry initiatives to preserve individual privacy rights on the Internet. Protecting your privacy on-line is an evolving area and this website will constantly evolve to meet these demands.


Cookies
Some of our web pages utilise "cookies". A "cookie" is a small text file that may be used, forexample, to collect information about web site activity. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recallPersonal Information previously indicated by a web user. Most browsers allow you to control cookies, includingwhether or not to accept them and how to remove them.

Some cookies are necessary for the operation of our website, if you choose to block them some aspects of the site may not work for you. Non necessary cookies are only set when you have given your explicit consent to their use. Such cookies included those set by our statistics package Google Analytics.

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.

More info
Handball POPULAR SEARCH TERMS
YOUR SESSION IS STARTING SOON... Join the growing community of handball coaches plus 1200+ drills and pro tools to make coaching easy.
LET'S DO IT