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Cross the line 218 dribbling/d...

In the goal area players are static and dribbling the ball on the spot. When the trainer blows their whistle the players must try to dribble the ball across a certain line without being tackled. Defenders must try to prevent players from getting past them.

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Handball: Simple cross over - ...

Players line up in two lines on opposite sides of the pitch, in line with the 7 metre line. The first players in both lines set off at the same time as one another. When they cross over in the middle the player with the ball passes, using the hand that is closest to their team mate, to the player who they are running past who then dribbles to the other side and passes to the next player waiting in line.

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Handball: warming-up : Cross-o...

Players stand in groups behind different cones. Players must pass the ball to the player opposite them and then follow their pass behind the player on the opposite side. Players can use a variation of passes: Center shot, jump shot (3,2,1 step rhythm), push pass, bounce pass, double handed pass, rolled pass, pass using your weaker hand etc.

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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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Cross and shoot under pressure...

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. At this point the player in possession should try and get around the defender to get a clear shot off on goal.

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Big Ball Teamwork 115 ballskil...

A big ball is transported to the other side of the pitch by the whole team.

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Dare you dribble? 115 ballskil...

One defender stands in the middle in between the goal area and the center line. Their aim is to stop as many players as they can from dribbling from the goal area to the half way line but they can only tackle people as they run through the two cones. Once a player is tackled they then also become a defender.

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527 crossing - Handball Drills...

playing tag / cross<BR>Tag man points to a player he wants to tag.<BR>When they start running, another player may cross their running course.<BR>Now the tag man has to change to this player and must tag him etc.<BR>

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Cross over and score 527 cross...

Setup as shown, with the player on the far right passing to the player in the middle. The player then crosses with the player on the left who takes a shot at goal. After catching the ball B2 feints as if to go to the right, but changes to the left to cross with B3. B3 first feinst to start to te left, but quickly sprints to the left to cross with B2, catch the ball and throw at the goal. Players swap positions after throwing.

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Cross-Court Pass and Shoot 324...

Starting on the right backcourt player passes from right to left. When the third player receives the ball on the left wing they should feint (either to go out or to go in) before then running towards the defender and shooting on goal. Defender only blocks (do not come forward) Once they've shot on goal each player rotates to the next position.

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539 fast throw-off - Handball ...

B1 and B2 throw at the goal.<BR>Goal keeper gets the ball and passes to R3. <BR>R4 closes by.<BR>R3 runs towards the right position for throwing off.<BR>R1 and R4 should stay a bit behind to cross the throw off line at full speed after the whistle of the trainer.<BR><BR>Pass goal keeper : as fast as possible out of one step.<BR>

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Defend your ball 218 dribbling...

Pairs with an attacker and a defender. The defender tries to get the ball.

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527 crossing - Handball Drills...

Pass B1-B2, cross with B1 who throws at the goal.<BR><BR>defender(s):<BR>- passive<BR>- half active (attacker's action may succeed))<BR>- fully active

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hoop dribbling 115 ballskill a...

Hoops scattered in the area.<BR>Players dribble from one hoop to another.<BR>When the trainer whistles everybody should dribble to one of the hoops.<BR>But.... there is one hoop less than the number of children. So one player cannot go into a hoop. He must sit down next to the trainer.<BR>The trainer takes out a hoop every time. Who will be the last player left on the court ?<BR> <BR><BR>variations :<BR>- dribble with left hand<BR>- dribble with right hand<BR>- dribble with both hands in turn every time

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Alternate Hands Dribbling & Sh...

Players A and B start at the same time.<br>Player A dribbles with his right hand and player B with his left hand.<br>They increase speed after the meeting in the circle and shoot with a center shot or jump shot at the goal.<br>they change positions after the shot.

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Stop the Overhead ball and Fas...

Goalkeeper stands on the goal line. He sprints forward, touches the ball of the blue player, who throws it high over the goalkeeper's head into the goal. When the goalkeeper has touched the ball he goes for it and tries to get the ball before it crosses the goal line. Once under control of the ball, he throws a fast break pass to one of the players half way up the court.

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Find space to pass to pivot 52...

Players work in groups of three (blue players), passing and moving the ball to try and create space for a pass into the pivot (white player). Meanwhile the defender (red) is doing their best to mark the pivot and prevent the space opening up for a pass to the pivot player for a shot on goal!

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Jump shot / blocking 560 compl...

Attackers dribble in the direction of the goal and start to perform a jump shot when they reach the 8 meter line and then throw at the goal. The defender should try and block the shot by positioning themselves between the attacker and the goal.

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Quick Switch - Simple Screen 3...

Three groups of players - a group on each wing and a line of three players a couple of meters behind the free-throw line. The play starts from the right wing with player 1 passing the first of the outfield players (player 2). Player 2 moves forward to meet the pass and then plays the ball to their left for player 3 to meet and then across to player 4. During this passing process player 1 must chase the passes across the court - screening to protect the pass and prevent the imaginary defender from receivnig the ball. When player 4 receives the ball they should shoot on goal. The drill then starts from the other side - going from left to right.

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - W1-B1.<BR>Short pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR>R try to defend when ball crosses the throw off line.<BR>Take position at the other group.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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Pass down the line 526 ballcir...

Blue 1 feeds the ball in front of blue 2 who then duels with their opposite number before passing the ball across the pitch to the next attacking player. The final player lays the ball off to the lone player, once all the balls are with this player the drill restarts in the opposite direction.

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Meet the Pass and Shoot - With...

Player 1 is acting as the feeder as all other players line up to their left and right. Player one carries the ball towards the defender in order to create space for the players to their left and right. Once they have engaged the defender they should offload the ball to their left, in front of player 2. Player 2 so must move forwards to meet the pass. Once they have the ball under control they should switch the ball cross-court to player 3, making sure their pass is out of the defender's reach. Player 3 runs onto this pass and must then engage the second defender before offloading a quick pass to player 4 who then runs on to shoot on goal.

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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.D shoots at the goal when defender 2 doesn't step forward. If defender 2 steps forward: pass to pivot F or pass to B.Defenders 1 and 2 block the shot or steps forward.

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Making Space with Dribble 1 52...

Players A start the drill with a feint shot left of the mat, then dribble with one or two bounces to the other side of the mat and pass to players B who are already in motion to the side of the feint shot. They perform the same movement and pass back to the next player A again.

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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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Mini Motorcycles handball-game...

<br>Setup:- The children pretend to be small, fast motorcycles. - The ball serves as the &quot;handlebar.&quot; Players must navigate obstacles while moving through the play area. - Actions include: - Moving slowly, quickly, sideways, or backward. - Changing direction or swapping balls during movement. - Overcoming obstacles such as jumping, balancing, or tossing and catching the ball while in motion. - Honking (making a noise) if another player gets too close. <br>Make it More Challenging: - Players can only walk on the lines of the sports hall (representing roads). - If two players meet on the same line, they must turn around. - Dribble while following the lines. <br>Obstacle Variations:1. Crossing rivers: - Hoops are placed slightly apart, requiring players to step into them to &quot;cross.&quot; 2. Wide river jumps: - Hoops placed farther apart; players must jump between them. 3. Hanging bridge: - Balance along a thick rope or on benches (using the wide or narrow edge). 4. Through the forest: - Cones and poles placed close together; players must avoid touching other players or obstacles. 5. Crawling under a tunnel: - Create tunnels using benches covered with gym mats; players must crawl or slide underneath.

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Right to Left - Passing under ...

The ball starts in the middle with player 1 who plays a one-two pass with player 2 to their right. When this pass is being played player 3 should time their run so that as player receive the ball they are running just behind them - ready to catch the quick pass. Player 3 then runs with the ball and sets player 2 up for the shot on goal.

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Handball: jump shot right / le...

Pass B4-B1-B2-B3 who throws at the goal along side of the coming man B4.<BR>Changing of positions : B4 goes to position B5, B5 to position B4.<BR>

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4 vs 4 - Make the Space

4 attacking players against 4 defenders - with the attackers trying to score a goal. The attackers start on either wing and take it in turn to run forward and try to get past their opposite number. If they are unable to get past their marker the players should pass the ball across the line to a fellow attacker.

526 ballcirculation

Cross the line

In the goal area players are static and dribbling the ball on the spot. When the trainer blows their whistle the players must try to dribble the ball across a certain line without being tackled. Defenders must try to prevent players from getting past them.

115 ballskill activities

pulling sticks

Pairs holding a stick.Try to pull,push eachother across the line.

113 pulling/pushing

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7m foot rule before release th...

during 7 m throw, the attacker one foot is behind 7m line fix and another foot is free, after refree's whistle if his another foot touches the line or cross the 7m line before release the ball, is it foul or not?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

Can we dribble using 2 hands in handball?

Can we dribble using two hands in handball as like basketball?????

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Touch or cross the 7m line by another foot

When a thrower is ready for 7 metre after whistle of refree, his one leg is static behind 7m line but before release the ball if he cross or touch the 7m line by another foot, it is foul or not?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

7m foot rule before release the ball

during 7 m throw, the attacker one foot is behind 7m line fix and another foot is free, after refree's whistle if his another foot touches the line or cross the 7m line before release the ball, is it foul or not?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

during free throw situation from 9 meter line

during the free throw from 9 meter line, is there a cumpulsory that all attacking players must be outside 9 meter line?

Dinesh Deuja Coach, Nepal

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