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Handball: Breaking through to shoot

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Blue players line up behind three cones outside the 9 meter line.

The defender stands between the 7 and the 9 meter line, ready to block the attacker's run.

Attacking players take it in turns to dribble forwards and try and shuffle, feint and force their way past the defender.

After they have completed their run players then move in a clockwise direction to the next group.

COACHING POINTS

Progression:

If players successfully get past the defender they are rewarded with the opportunity to shoot on goal.

Defending in a personal duel:

Ensure that players' arms are slightly bent and in front of them. Prevent attackers from coming between your arms. Move laterally with your attacker and always remain between the goal and the attacker.

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The player in possession dribbles towards their defender until they are face to face with them.

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Pass around face-off:

Blue players stand behind cones placed in a square, with two defenders stood inside a smaller square contained within the larger one.

The blue player who starts with the ball must dribble forwards and contest the area with the defender. The defending player can only use their torso to prevent the attacker from dribbling any further forwards.

After tussling with the defender the attacker must pass the ball in a clockwise direction to the next player and then run straight across the grid to the back of the opposite line.

close defence for attacker