Although handball is a highly physical sport it remains a very fair game with very few deliberate fouls. For that reason players should be encouraged to embrace the physical nature of the game from an early age and that's precisely what this session aims to do - with a series of contact exercises, great for players young and old!
What's in the Session?
To help your players get used to contact, while respecting the rules of the game, this session has four physical drills, great for team-building, which you can use at your next training!
After using this session players will be more prepared for physical contact in their next game.
Being pushed and pulled is part and parcel of playing handball and the earlier your players learn this, the better their competitive character will become!
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