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Handball: Transport

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Groups of players transport all kinds of objects (balls, boxes, shirts, bags etc) across the bridge to the other side.
Who will finishe first?

COACHING POINTS

Running

Pay attention to the complete technical movement
Make only general corrections

Pay attention to:
Body being in straight position
Arms moving actively together with the movements of the legs
Elbows at right angles
All of the body pointing in the direction the player is travelling: Feet, Knees and Arms in same direction

Common Mistakes:

- 'Sitting' when running, bottoms up !!
Upper parts of the body too far forward
Shoulders risen too high

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Bench Relay:

Hop on/over the benches and run or hop back.
Which team will be the fastest?

Variations:
- Hop on and off the bench with one leg, every time a different leg
Hop on and off the bench with one leg, each time with the same leg
Hop on anf off the bench with two legs
Hop over the bench with one leg, every time a different leg
Hop over the bench with one leg, each time the same leg
- Hop over the bench sidewards with both legs

stability/balance

Balloon Passing:

Two players hit the balloons to each other.
Which team can do this most times without losing control?
Which team can reach 25 passes first?
Try passing the balloon high.
Try passing the baloon low.
As players skill levels improv try passing with a bouncing balloon.

stability/balance

Walk On The Benches:

Players walk along the benches to improve balance and co-ordination, these are vital skills that will be very important when coming down from a jump shot.

Players can start to add variety to the drill through a number of different styles.

1. Without a ball.

2. Whilst holding a ball, make a full turn in the middle of each bench.

3. With a ball in one outstretched hand.

4. Whilst circling the ball around their waist.

5. Whilst circling the ball around their head.

6. Whilst taking big steps and moving the ball under the front leg after every step.

7. Whilst throwing the ball up and catching it again.

stability/balance

Moving Balloons:

Three player, one balloon.
Taking turns, players have to hit the balloon forward and high.
In this way they try to reach the other side.
Which player will be there first?

Variations:
- Every player has to hit the balloon twice before changing
- Players must hit the balloons with their heads, knees, elbows when moving forward

stability/balance

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