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Handball: ten ball

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Two teams.
The team in possession passes around for 10 times + 1 point.
Other teams tries to intercept the ball.

variations :
- variations in passing techniques
- pass by bounce pass
- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling
- not allowed to pass back to the player you got the ball from

COACHING POINTS

catching
pay only attention to the complete technical movement

Only general corrections

- reach for the ball
- palms open
- make a W with your thumbs and index finger
- when caught move the ball towards your body to protect it

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Number game:

Before the game starts both teams number themselves from 1 - 5 (or more dependant on number of players).

The team in possession must then pass the ball around in a numeric order whilst trying not to lose possession

The team in possession scores a point when all players on their team have had the ball once.

Meanwhile the other team tries to intercept the ball.

supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

Mini handball:

Two teams, each with goalkeepers, play across a half-court sized pitch.

Play with normal rules.

supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

Team possession - Neutral player game:

Two equal number teams and one neutral player work inside a half court area.

The neutral players is always on the side of the team in possession so effectively if your side is in possession you have an extra player.

Meanwhile the other team has to try and intercept the ball.

supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

team ball with player in enemy zone:

Two playing areas, two teams.
One player of each team goes into 'enemy' area.
One ball.
Team in possession passes around 3 times before passing to the player in the 'enemy' zone.

variations :
- use certain passing techniques
- pass around more than 3 times

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