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Advanced goal throw - Make the break

Two lines of players on both sides of the court and four defenders inside the 9m line. The attacking player makes a zig-zag run around the first defender and shoots at goal before rejoining the back of the line. Once the keeper has the ball the centre left defender makes a run to receive the fast throw out. Meanwhile the left back shifts across to fill the hole and a player from the other queue also comes across to fill in. Repeat this until all players in the line have taken their shot and then repeat on the other side.

538 fast break

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Defence to Attack

The attackers line on both sides if the court, each with a ball, and take it in turns to run forwards, take the ball round the defender and have a half pace shot on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). As soon as the defender sees the keeper make the save they then make their move up field - presenting themselves as a passing option for the keeper. The keeper should then release the ball into the path of the break-away defender who then moves up field to the centre line before then jogging to rejoin the back of the line to go again.

538 fast break

From back to Front!

Two attacking players stand on either side of the goal area line and take it in turns to have gentle shots on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). Once the keeper has stopped the shot they should pass the ball up the centre of the court into the path of the red player in front of them. Red players should aim to receive the ball on the move and then sprint forwards, dribbling the ball  with them, to the cone on the Centre line.

539 fast throw-off

Go to every other ball

Blue players are passing the ball around the area in a clockwise direction with the aim of trying to pass to the green player in the centre. The two red defenders must work as a team to share the defending responsibilities to successfully close down the blue players every time they receive a pass.

531 cooperation in defence

Loop, receive, run, drive and Shoot

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

558 speed

Out and Back

Attackers pass the ball around. The defender must step forward to the every attacker and then back to the centre again.

323 defenders movements

Pass And Move 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Passing 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Zig-Zag run and Shoot!

Coach should shout "Go" every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

558 speed

Handball: Center Shot Techniqu...

Left-handers should shoot with their right foot in front, right-handers shoot with their left foot in front As you wind up to shoot get your hand at the same height as your shoulder and then pull the ball backwards. Your forearm should form a 90 degree angle with upper-arm Hip turns backwards together with the hand behind the ball with your fingers slightly spread. The third and final step involves moving forwards with a large and explosive drive - planting the 'weak' foot in the direction of the goal as the hand, arm and hips move forwards in the final movement.

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Handball: crossing centre and ...

Pass A to C who crosses with D. Then pass from D to B who shoots at the goal.<br>Players change positions: A to B, B to C, C to D, D to A.

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Handball: crossing centre and ...

Pass A to C who crosses with D. Then pass from D to B who shoots at the goal.<br>Players change positions: A to B, B to C, C to D, D to A.Defender 1 blocks the shot or steps forward. If defender 1 steps forward B passes to pivot F.

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Pair Attack 314 center shot - ...

Players take it in turns to attack in a 2 vs 1, with one player from the left pairing with the central player or a player from the right pairing with the central player (player 1 and 2 or player 2 and 3). Once players are past the defender they should have a shot on goal before retrieving the ball and rejoining the back of their respective line.

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4 to 3 attacks in the centre 2...

6 teams of 3 players. Teams G and F start as defenders. Teams A and B start attacking. In every attack there should be a moment of crossing.Attackers can play with pivots 1 and 2 to score a goal.After an attack the defenders go to the centre and teams A and B become defenders.

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Handball: Long Passing - Keepe...

Simple keeper warm-up plus good for the center's throwing accuracy. Players pass the ball to the keeper who then takes one step and immediately sends the ball up court to the center. The center then catches the ball and passes it back to the player who played the original pass.

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center shot of center backcour...

Pass B1-B2-B3 throw at goal.<br />Every player takes in next position. Variations : - center shot when running - center shot hip height - center shot knee height   First without a defender, later with a passive defender who only shows the attacker where to throw : defender has hands high --&gt; attacker should decide for a shot at hip of knee height. Defender has hands low --&gt; attacket decedis to throw with a high shoulder height center shot or running shot.

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Handball: Center shot - Hip he...

Center shot hip height: A right hander should take one right footed step forward when they are about an arm's length away from their opponent. They should raise their arm to shoulder height, backwards, as if to make a normal center shot. Their right hip should be turning backward with arm and shoulder together. The player should then take a large step with their left foot, almost so that it is between the opponent's legs. The final move - players' arms move from back to front explosively, with their hand behind the ball (hand should be sideways, like you want to sweep the floor with the side of your hand). Finally, let go of the ball and point in the direction you want to throw it.

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Loop, receive, run, drive and ...

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

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Cross and shoot! 527 crossing ...

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

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From back to Front! 614 goal k...

Two attacking players stand on either side of the goal area line and take it in turns to have gentle shots on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). Once the keeper has stopped the shot they should pass the ball up the centre of the court into the path of the red player in front of them. Red players should aim to receive the ball on the move and then sprint forwards, dribbling the ball  with them, to the cone on the Centre line.

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Handball Dodgeball 217 shootin...

Two opposing equal sides both start on the baseline of the area with 3 balls on the center line (half as many balls as there are players). On the coach's call players sprint to try and collect the ball and claim it for their team. Once in possession of the ball players are trying to hit the opposition's cones whilst at the same time protecting their own cones. The winning team is the first team to hit all of their opponent's cones.

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Zig-Zag run and Shoot! 558 spe...

Coach should shout &quot;Go&quot; every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

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Handball Game - No running wit...

5 vs 5 game (can be played with or without goals).Game 1:Possession keeping game where all passing is with the hands by throwing and catching. Teams score a point for every 10 passes they make without losing the ball.Game 2:Alternatively you can play this game with goals. All passes must be made with the hands (players can't run with the ball in hand) and players can only score with a header.

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pressure training 8 563 shooti...

A grabs a ball dribbles towards 1 and tries to score a goal from 9 metres. Then runs around the cone and receives a ball from feeder B, and tries to score a goal. Then back to the centre again to score a goal and then to the right con to receive a pass from C.Defender 1 blocks defensively at all shots.

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Advanced goal throw - Make the...

Two lines of players on both sides of the court and four defenders inside the 9m line. The attacking player makes a zig-zag run around the first defender and shoots at goal before rejoining the back of the line. Once the keeper has the ball the centre left defender makes a run to receive the fast throw out. Meanwhile the left back shifts across to fill the hole and a player from the other queue also comes across to fill in. Repeat this until all players in the line have taken their shot and then repeat on the other side.

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1 vs 1 - Beat your man 538 fas...

Player 1 acts as the feeder in this drill. Taking it in turns one attacking player from each side receives the pass and then runs on to try and get past the defender stood near the 7 meter line. If they get past the attacker should try and score a goal. Once they have had a shot players rotate - so the attacker becomes the defender and the defender joins the back of the attacking line.

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Fast Break - Defence into atta...

Have a line of attacking players all with a ball each standing on both sides of the court. Inside the 9m line will be two defenders, one on each side. The drill starts with the first attacker running at goal and shooting on goal. The defenders are allowed to obstruct the shot but not tackle. Once the ball is in the hands of the keeper they should throw it out to the defender who is making a fast break-away run up the court. After running to the half-way line the defender joins the back of the queue, the attacking player becomes the next defender and the drill begins again on the other side of the court.

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Passing Obstruction 539 fast t...

Blue 1, 2 and 3 throw, bounce and roll the ball at goal. The keeper should react as quickly as possible to the incoming ball, gather it up and then side-step/ move forwards (only one step) in order to throw the ball up field to player 4. Player 4 must catch the ball and then return it to one of the players without a ball to restart the drill.

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Passing 1 320 passing varietie...

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.<br /><br />A. Standing still<br />B. Moving forward and backward

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Short pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR>R1 tries to defend.<BR><BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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Race to the pass! 558 speed - ...

The green player rolls the ball out between the two blue players. The blue players must stare straight ahead and can only start the run once the ball enters their peripheral vision. Once they see the ball both players sprint for the ball. The player who gets to the ball first can then go on to shoot at the goal.

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Defending Confidence and Interception Session

Spot and Intercept! Get your players to scan up the court, spot the danger and react early to put pressure on your opposition!

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

Perfecting the Center Shot when Running

Use this session to get your players shooting at full speed and making snap decisions so that they can catch the opposition's defenders and keeper napping!
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