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Back and Forth 1

Player 1 starts this drill from the right wing and passes to player 2. Player 2 then passes to player 3 who passes to player 4. After they've passed the ball player 2 moves forward, in behind the defence to the right wing position and waits to receive the return pass from player 3 (who was passed to by player 4). To finish the move player 2 has a shot on goal. During this passing process the two defenders press out to put pressure on the pass and player 1 runs across the court to set a screen between the defender and the attackers.

536 concept play : going to 2:4

Chase your own pass - Extra Defenders

Set up 5 equal groups of players, one group on each sideline and 3 in the middle. Have several balls with both groups of sideline players. Also have two additional defenders (red players) stationed just inside the 9 meter line. Player 1 starts the drill with a pass to player 2. Player 2 runs out to meet the pass and then passes it on to player 3 who passes to player 4. Player 1 must chase the passes across the court to support the two red defenders as they press out to put pressure on the pass When player 4 receives the ball they should look for the shot on goal. The drill then starts from the other side - going from left to right.

536 concept play : going to 2:4

Chase your own pass

Set up 5 equal groups of players, one group on each sideline and 3 in the middle. Have several balls with both groups of sideline players. Player 1 starts the drill with a pass to player 2. Player 2 runs out to meet the pass and then passes it on to player 3 who passes to player 4 who finishes with a shot on goal. Immediately after passing though player 1 must chase down their own pass, making sure they're in a position to block the shot when blue 4 is in possession. Players in the middle rejoin the back of their own lines after receiving the pass/shooting. Sideline players join the back of the line on the opposite side of the court after blocking the shot.

536 concept play : going to 2:4

Dare you dribble?

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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Passing game

One player stands about 2-3 meters in front of the other players. This player is the feeder for their group and passes to the other players. Once a player has caught the ball from the feeder and passed it back, they run to the back of their own queue.

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Quick Switch - Simple Screen

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.

317 jump shot high

running wings 4

Player 1 starts this drill from the right wing and passes to player 2. Player 2 then passes to player 3 who passes to player 4. After they've passed the ball player 2 moves forward, in behind the defense to the right wing position and waits to receive the return pass from player 3 (who was passed to by player 4). To finish the move player 2 has a shot on goal. During this passing process the two defenders press out to put pressure on the pass and player 1 runs across the court to set a screen between the defender and the attackers.

536 concept play : going to 2:4

Sumo strength

Cone off a small square area with all between 4-8 players inside it. In a Sumo style players, using only the side of your body, hands and arms, players must try to push and pull the other players out of the square. See who the last player is inside the square.

113 pulling/pushing

Team dribble - Points game

In this game there are more attackers than defenders. The aim for the attackers is to dribble from one line to the other without being dispossessed. Every time they successfully do this they score a point for their team. After a player is tackled they may retrieve their ball but they will not score a point on that turn. Each team has 10 runs before you the teams are changed. The team who scored the most runs is the winning side.

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Two is too many

All players stand in a big circle except for the tagger. The coach appoints one player as the 'chosen one'. The tagger must not listen or look whilst the coach is selecting the chosen player. Once the player has been selected by the coach the tagger starts hunting for the chosen player. When the tagger positions themselves in front of the chosen player the player must run away - around the outside of the circle of players. From this point the tagger has up to 45 seconds to catch the player.

111 running/jumping/moving

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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Handball: Devils Advocate - At...

In this drill blue 2 is the feeder (devil's advocate). Their job is to pass the ball in between the defender and the attacker on both sides of the court. Whoever is first to the ball must pass the ball back to the feeder and return to their starting point.

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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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Speed ladder 3 561 Coordinatio...

Players go through the ladder by stepping into every space with left and right foot after each other, in the way which is shown in the video.<br><br>

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Shadow defence 547 5:1 defence...

Blue players 1, 2 and 3 stand in a line with a supply of ball to try and feed to blue player 4. The defending player (Red 1) must stay in front of the receiving player and mirror their movement across the court, preventing as many balls as possible from reaching blue player 4. The receiving player must change pace and direction in order to lose their marker but they are not allowed to step in front of the defender.

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hit the box 114 aiming/throwin...

Every player has a cardboard box and a ball.<BR>Put the boxes in one line.<BR>Players have to hit the box and make it touch the wall.<BR>- Who will succeed in this first ?<BR>- Who needs least throws ?<BR><BR>Every two players one box is also possible.<BR><BR>variations<BR>- center shot<BR>- dive shot<BR>- jump shot

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560 complex shooting exercises...

Pass B1-B2-B3-B2-B1 who throws at the goal.<BR><BR>- jump shot<BR>- center shot<BR>- pass on

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Running and Passing 314 center...

Pairs move to and away from each other and move in to each other while passing. They should try to receive passes while moving towards the ball and also while retreating, working on receiving the ball while running in different directions and passing to moving players.

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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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jump shot 318 jump shot far - ...

Run forward in 3 step ryhtym and throw at the goal.

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2:2 passing drill 328 blocking...

Blue attackers pass the ball around, defenders try to defend by sealing off passing ways by using their arms and hands and by standing in front of players.

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529 screening - Handball Drill...

Pass B5-B1 who throws at the goal.<BR>B2 screens R1.

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Handball: warming-up : Give an...

The first player waiting in line passes to the first player on the cone and immediately follows their pass and runs behind that player to receive the return pass. Once they have the ball in hand again they pass the ball to the next player and drive behind them to loop in front of them and receive the ball again. Once the player reaches the end of the course they dribble the ball to the corner and then sprint around the court back to the end of the line with the ball in hand.

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drill SESSIONS
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Perfect the Jump Shot - Shooting Technique Session

There's something for everyone in this jump shot session - Get your players hitting the target with this explosive technique!

Drawing in Defenders and Co-Operation in Defence

A fun session to use with your whole team. Work on drawing in defenders while teaching your defence to co-operate with each other!

Tactical Awareness

Sometimes individual ability isn't enough! Work on improving your side's tactical awareness to grind out those victories!

Last Line of Defence - Goalkeeper Training

Improve your goalkeeper's shot stopping and reactions with this great session for one of the most important players in your team!

Wing to Wing - Switch the Ball and Create Space

Focus the attack, draw the opposition's defence out of position and then quickly switch the ball to the opposite wing to create space!

Speed and Sprint Endurance Session

Can your players perform to high standards once fatigue kicks in Handball specific speed and endurance drills to improve fitness and skill.

Defensive Cover - Shuffle, Shield and Stop

Defend and cover as a unit! Promote teamwork and get your players to communicate.

Passing and shooting

Scoring more points than the other team is the end game. Increase your players passing and shooting ability and enhance your team's success!

Prepare for matches: passing and shooting

Prepare your side for matches with training in game situations, working on their passing and shooting.

Running Center Shots - Releasing the quick shot weapon!

Fast paced, give and go, running shot handball session - Get your players to release the quick shot to catch the opposition on the back foot!

Improving feinting and shooting!

Get your players moving - using fast feet, body feints and and explosive first steps to create the space up front!

Improving feinting and shooting!

Get your players moving - using fast feet, body feints and and speed to create space for the shot in this fun feinting skill session!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 3

How well can your players shoot when put under pressure? Find out in this Match-like shooting session!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 2

How do your players cope when the opposition are in their face? Find out with this playing in congested space skills session

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 1

Help players breakthrough solid defences by switching the ball at speed, stretching the back line and creating space to shoot.

Jump Shooting from Back Court Positions

The jump shot is a great way to finish off attacks and provides the attackers with multiple options for different finishes. Use this session to improve the players basics techniques by focussing on their rhythm and shooting.
drill ANSWERS
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Uploading drills to my plans?

How do you upload a drill to a session plan?

Nick Gall-Tomassen Coach, England

How to find drills, quick save and print

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How to use the Session Planner

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How to add drills to favourites

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How to delete a drill from a Session?

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How do you do a session plan

Can’t work it out how you do a session plan Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

paul Coach, England

Adding Drills to My Folder

Hi, how do I add a practice from the Drills section to My Folders - e.g. a hockey passing drill into a Hockey folder in My Folders? Thank you.

Andy Kenward Coach, England

Session plans

How do. I add a drill to a session plan

Andy Kerr Coach, England

I dont know how to get a full information of a drill

How do I view a drill

Victor Nwachukwu Coach, Nigeria

my own drill

how to draw my own drill

Joe Sexton Coach, England

clip board

how to create a new clipboard

Robin Meaney Coach, United States of America

Defence

How do you defend well to avoid injuries

Aneth Elijah Coach, United Kingdom

Atack against 3x3 defense

Hi all,Anyone has any drills to help me to set trainings for the attack against a 3x3 defense?

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

feint

drill about the jump shoot feint

Anmol Coach, United Kingdom

export or download my drill design

Hi! Im new here and I want to know if and how I can export my drill design when made it in chalkboard?

Coach, United Kingdom

folders

how can I add drills to folders?

Ryan Findlay Coach, England

I'm a right-handed left back. ...

Hey. I am 14 years old,186cm tall (6'11) and I weight 81 kg(178 pounds). I am right-handed and I play left back,but I also play right back often,because in team, we don't have high left-handed players ,so left backs play on both positions. I want to start shooting with left hand, but I don't know how to start working on it and make the shoot strong as shoot with right hand(or strong enough so I can score with left hand). Can you give me tips,or training plan,so I would know what should I do to make it strong as my right hand? Thanks in advance

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