All players are running freely on a badminton court or an area limited by cones.
1 or 2 are catchers.
The catchers must try to catch the free players by touching them.
If a player is caught, she must lie down and can only be 'liberated' if 4 of her team-mates lift her in her arms and legs and carries her to the nearest side line (hospital) where a mattress can be placed (or on the floor if mattresses are not available).
A player, who is in contact with a 'patient', cannot be caught.
The game can also be performed as a competition, where the players are divided in 2 teams and 2 catchers, 1 for each team.
The play is timed and the team, which has been caught the most, has lost.
The coach, who counts how many 'patients' are brought out, makes account.
Handball demands explosive power, repeated sprint ability, and the strength to compete physically for 60 minutes. Sport-specific conditioning develops the athletic qualities that underpin elite performance.
Handball matches are won and lost in critical moments. Mental toughness determines who executes under pressure, who recovers from setbacks, and who maintains concentration throughout 60 intense minutes.
Deception is the great equaliser in handball. Smaller, less powerful players can beat defenders through feints and misdirection. Mastering these skills creates breakthrough opportunities against even the most organised defences.
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