3 Person Warm-up:
First Set: Jog (50%), Jumping Jacks, Knee Hugs
Second Set: Skip, Squat, Side Lung
Third Set: Side Shuffle, Deep Lung, quadricep stretch
Fourth Set: Sprint, Burpee, stretch (anything needed)
Activity: 2 Net Soccer Game
Split students up into two teams of 6-7 players per team. You will need to have 2 games running simultaneously.
-Step 1: Have the students form triangles as shown in diagram on their field. Have a conversation about why Triangles are an effective an strategic shape to use in a game with two nets? Would they be beneficial in a regular soccer game?
-Step 2: Have them play a game. When the ball goes out of play the game restarts with a kick in. The first pass is free and must go backwards. Demonstrate before the game begins. (HAVE SOCCER BALLS SCATTERED AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF BOTH FIELDS SO STUDENTS DON'T SPEND THE WHOLE CLASS CHASING THE BALL THAT WAS KICKED OUT OF PLAY)
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.