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Bounce ball handball-games - H...

Two hoops are attached to the top corners of both goals with ropes. A small mat is placed on the goal line. The playersgroup is divided into two teams. The objective of this game is to throw the ball onto the ground in such a way that it either bounces onto the opponent’s mat or passes through one of the hoops.The teams play according to handball rules.A point is awarded if the ball bounces onto the opponent’s mat.Two points are awarded if the ball bounces through a hoop.No one is allowed to enter the circle around the goal.To make it more challenging:<br>Only bounce passes are allowed when crossing the playing field.At least three players from the team must have touched the ball before a point can be scored.Multiple (different) balls can be used in the game.Variations:<br>Play with one goal. If a team intercepts the ball, they must first pass it over the center line before they are allowed to score.<br><br><br><br>

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Handball: warming-up : Cross-o...

Players stand in groups behind different cones. Players must pass the ball to the player opposite them and then follow their pass behind the player on the opposite side. Players can use a variation of passes: Center shot, jump shot (3,2,1 step rhythm), push pass, bounce pass, double handed pass, rolled pass, pass using your weaker hand etc.

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Ball thieves handball-games - ...

In the hall, depending on the number of players, four ball crates or open springboards are placed in a square formation. Each crate contains the same number of balls.At the starting signal, players run to a different crate, grab a ball, and bring it back to their own crate without dribbling. The team with the most balls in their crate when the final signal is given wins.Making it harder:<br>You may block other players' paths.You must dribble the ball back to your own crate.You may steal the ball from a dribbling player in a correct manner.<br>

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warming-up : Give and Go snake...

The first player waiting in line passes to the first player on the cone and immediately follows their pass and runs behind that player to receive the return pass. Once they have the ball in hand again they pass the ball to the next player and drive behind them to loop in front of them and receive the ball again. Once the player reaches the end of the course they dribble the ball to the corner and then sprint around the court back to the end of the line with the ball in hand.

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warming-up : Figure of 8 warmi...

Set up two circles of cones across the width of the court. Players run one at a time around the cones in a figure of 8 as quickly as possible. You can split your players into two groups in both halves of the court and run this exercise as a relay race - the first team to complete the figure of 8 running wins the race!

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Dodgeball handball-games - Han...

Teams: - Two teams with an equal number of players face off (e.g., 6 vs. 6 or more depending on space). <br>The Objective: - Eliminate all players on the opposing team by hitting them with a ball. - If you hit an opponent and the ball touches them before hitting the ground, they are &quot;out.&quot; <br>Gameplay: - Players start behind a line on their respective sides. - Balls are placed in the center at the start of the game (often called a rush). - Players run to grab the balls and begin throwing them at the opposing team. <br>Elimination: - A player is out if: - They are hit by a ball (and the ball doesn't hit the ground first). - Their thrown ball is caught by an opponent (the catcher may also bring a teammate back into the game). - A player is NOT out if the ball hits the ground, wall, or another surface first. <br>Dodge and Catch: - Players dodge the ball to avoid being hit. - Catching the ball eliminates the thrower and may allow a teammate to re-enter the game. <br>Boundaries: - Players must stay within the designated playing area. If they step out, they are considered &quot;out.&quot; <br>Winning the Game: - The team that eliminates all players on the opposing side wins the round. - Games can be played in a single-round format or as a best-of series.

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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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warming-up : Diagona Pass and ...

Simple pass and follow drill. Starting with two players on the first cone and then one player on every other cone. The first player throws the ball to player two and then immediately sprints to follow their pass. Player 2 catches the ball and then turns and throws the player 3 before then also following their pass. This pattern continues until the player on the final cone receives the ball. At this point they dribble back to the start cone and the drills starts again.

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warming-up : 3:3 position play...

Players stand approximately 10 metres apart from one another in a 3:3 attacking formation and pass the ball between themselves using a variety of passes. The aim is to move the ball around quickly and accurately catching using one and two hands to receive the ball.

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warming-up : Pass and go, pass...

Three players line up across the width of the pitch, these players are the return passers. When they receive a pass they throw it immediately back to the player who passed to them. The remainder of the players have a ball each and start on the sideline. Their job is to run the width of the pitch, passing the ball to all the return passers, catching the return pass and then carrying on to the next player. When they reach the other side of the pitch they run around the cone and then dribble as fast as they can to the back of the queue.

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Handball: warming-up : zig-zag...

(moving with ball)<br />- dribble<br />- dribble with right hand<br />- dribble with left hand<br />- dribble with left/right hand in turns<br />- roll ball, take it, roll it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air, let it bounce once and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and catch it etc.<br />- throw ball into the air and jump off to catch it etc.<br />- throws the ball from behind your back forward with two hands<br />- run and let ball circle around your waist.<br />- giveball under your knee to the other hand with every step<br />- same, now when you skip<br />- football dribbling<br />- keep ball in front : skippings, run, walk on tip-toe, walk on your heels, heels to bottom<br />- feint (dummy) when you run<br />- pass on when you run

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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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coordination + warming-up goal...

Players first go through the speedladder and then sprint around their group and then throw at the goal to warm up the goalkeeper. Players: give a good stoppable shot for the goalkeeper. Series of shots - on the hands
 - high
 - half high
 - knee height
 - low
 - bounce balls

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zone ball small match playing ...

Fun game that involves two teams passing the ball to each other, with no dribbling allowed. The aim of the game is for a player to pass to a team mate who is stood in the end zone. Award a point for each successful pass into the end zone.

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Swiss Handball Movement - Tenn...

This game requires two or more teams. Both teams are trying to place the ball into the opposing team's hoop, however they are not allowed to run with the ball. On receiving the ball, the player must touch the ground first with the ball and pass it to a team-mate within 3 seconds.

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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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Introducing Handball / Core Sk...

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Meet the ball and Pass 526 bal...

Players start by standing a few steps away from their cone and the ball is passed clockwise around the square. Passing players should pass the ball in front of the receiver by aiming at their cone. The receiving player must advance to the cone to receive the pass before then sending the ball onwards

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Fast Break - Defence into atta...

Have a line of attacking players all with a ball each standing on both sides of the court. Inside the 9m line will be two defenders, one on each side. The drill starts with the first attacker running at goal and shooting on goal. The defenders are allowed to obstruct the shot but not tackle. Once the ball is in the hands of the keeper they should throw it out to the defender who is making a fast break-away run up the court. After running to the half-way line the defender joins the back of the queue, the attacking player becomes the next defender and the drill begins again on the other side of the court.

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Multi Ball Catch Rotations 561...

Two players opposite passing a shirt/bib while they throw up and catch their own tennis ball or handball.

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Pass down the line 526 ballcir...

Blue 1 feeds the ball in front of blue 2 who then duels with their opposite number before passing the ball across the pitch to the next attacking player. The final player lays the ball off to the lone player, once all the balls are with this player the drill restarts in the opposite direction.

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