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belly hop-scotch

Work in pairs.One is lying on the floor, belly down.Number two is lying next to him in push-up position.Jumps over the other one and land in push-up position.Now number two jumps over number one etc.Most times in a certain time.Who will be at the finish line first ?

112 falling/rolling

Cone Ball

Two teams stand at opposite ends of the area, each player has a ball, with a line of cones along the middle. Standing at a distance from the cones (increase/ decrease distance dependant on players' ages) players take it in turns to throw and aim at the cones. Each cone that a player hits is a point for their team. Once all the cones have been hit the team with the most points is the winner.

114 aiming/throwing

dribbling blindfolded

All players are dribbling around in the goal area, eyes closed.Who can dribble without losing control over his ball ?variation :- make a certain course the players should follow blindfolded

115 ballskill activities

Dribbling drones

Players dribble the ball inside the 9m line. They are not allowed to touch any other player, if they do then both players receive a penalty point.

115 ballskill activities

dribbling transport

Two teams with an equal amount of balls.Aim of the game is to get the balls across the field to the other side, doing so by dribbling.When dribbling a defender tries to snatch the balls away.When your ball is snatched you must go back to the starting point and try again.Which team succeeds to get 5 balls across ?

115 ballskill activities

goal ball

Two teams, two areas one or two balls.Try to score a goal by throwing the ball across the back line between the cones.

114 aiming/throwing

Handball Dodgeball

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.

114 aiming/throwing

hit the bomb

Two teams, every player has got aball.Try to hit the heavy ball /cardboard box/cone in the center and try to get it over the line near the enemy team.Success means one point.

114 aiming/throwing

newspaper ball

Two posts in the center of the area. Between these posts a line with newspapers.Two teams try to hit and get the papers off the line.The team which gets its papers off first is the winner.

114 aiming/throwing

wall bounce ball

Two teams, one or two balls.Try to score a goal by a bounce ball.Goal is the line between the cones.

114 aiming/throwing

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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line race 111 running/jumping/...

All players start at the starting point.<BR>The trainer calls out a number e.g. 2. Players run to line 2 and back.<BR>Player who comes first wins and gets a point.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- loser gets a letter of the word DONKEY every time he comes last.<BR>Who is the real DONKEY : who gets all the letters first is the real loser/DONKEY<BR>- change ways of moving around : hop,move sidewards<BR>- do it when dribbling

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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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Simple cross over - Switch bal...

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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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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Handball: Change of Direction ...

Players dribble one after another around to the throw off line and they dribble along this line towards the center. When the trainer blows his whistle the player suddenly changes direction to the goal and shoots at the goal.

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Handball: Pass, receive, scree...

White player 1 passes the ball to green player 1 stood just inside the 6 metre line. Green player 1 should drive onto the ball and pivot in front of blue player 1, to prevent them from intercepting green player 1's pass into the path of white player 1. White player 1 then dribbles the ball across to white player 2 and the drill starts again on the other side.

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Try to score - 3v2 560 complex...

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 starts the drill with a pass to blue 2 who runs onto the ball and tries to break past the two defenders. If they are unable to find space for the shot they must pass to player 3 who repeats the process. Drill continues in this way (blue1 - blue2 - blue3 - blue1...)until an opening for the shot has been created.

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Sumo Duel 113 pulling/pushing ...

Two children of approximately the same height and weight stand either side of a line on the pitch. On your call the two players should lean over and engage one another, placing their hands on the other player's shoulders. The goal for the players is to try and push their opponent over the line, like in a sumo match. The loser in the duel has to dribble the ball around two cones. The winner receives a ball and may throw a free shot on goal.

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Handball: Center shot when run...

Simple fast break drill with two lines of players (one on each side) and a feeder/coach standing in the middle. The player at the front of the line passes the ball to the feeder in the middle and then sprints towards the goal. The feeder returns the ball, passing the ball in front of the runner, for them to run onto and shoot with a quick center shot! The attackers should go all the way to the goal line. Low shots are more effective!!

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Cone Ball 217 shooting/defend ...

Two teams stand at opposite ends of the area, each player has a ball, with a line of cones along the middle. Standing at a distance from the cones (increase/ decrease distance dependant on players' ages) players take it in turns to throw and aim at the cones. Each cone that a player hits is a point for their team. Once all the cones have been hit the team with the most points is the winner.

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1 vs 1 - Beat your man 539 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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Wing Defence 327 close defence...

Player / coach stands in line with the substitution line and feeds the ball to the attacking players (white 3 and white 1). On receiving the pass players must try to wrong foot the wing defender as they engage in a defensive duel.

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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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Break with Large Groups 1 538 ...

Players A and B pass their balls with a high pass towards the throw off line of the court. They sprint for each others balls and A dribbles to the other half and tries to score a goal. B dribbles around the cones and tries to score a goal on this part of the court.A and B change positions after they have returned.

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Running Center Shot : give and...

Players line up near the baseline, with a ball each and take it in turns to pass the ball the player outside the 9 meter line. After making the pass players must run around the cone before turning quickly to run onto the return pass. After receiving the pass players should shoot as quickly as possible on goal using the center shot. After shooting players collect their ball and join the back of the line.

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Handball: 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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Shoulder jostling 113 pulling/...

Using only their shoulders, players should take it in turns to run along a line of the pitch trying to push the other player further over the line. The aim for players is to push the other player far enough over the line so that they can then enter the other player's side.

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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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1-2 Feint and Shoot 526 ballci...

Players take it in turns to make a run to their cone, just outside the 9 meter line. Once they reach the cone players must feint moving inside before cutting outside to receive the pass just outside the 6 meter line from the feeder. After receiving the pass players must shoot at goal.

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Shooting Range 114 aiming/thro...

On the benches are some basketballs. Both teams must try to knock the basketballs off the benches using their handball throws from behind the line (marked with cones). The first team to knock off all the ball is the winner (in this image it's blues vs whites).

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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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Fast Break - Keeper Feed 538 f...

Set up two equal lines of players on both side of the baseline. All players have a ball each. The move starts with a one-two pass from the player on the baseline to the keeper. Upon playing the pass the players should run forward and receive the pass from the keeper on the run. After this players dribble the ball up court at speed and finish with a shot on goal. Players then run to the back of the opposite line and the drill continues.

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Center shot when running : lef...

Two lines on both sides of the court with one return pass player stood further up the court in the middle. Players run with the ball and play a one-two pass with the central player. As they receive the ball again they immediately shoot on goal. After shooting players run to the back of the opposite line to practice throwing from the other side.

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Far jump shot 217 shooting/def...

Players stand in line and take it in turns to pass to the feeder (blue 1) and then run forwards to move onto the return pass. Players should look to catch the ball near the 7meter line and take off before the edge of the goal area line on their strong foot. Once they've received the ball players must throw a jump shot before landing as far as possible  inside the D Variations: 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right) 2 step or even in 1 step<br />jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

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Last Line of Defence - Goalkee...

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

Defensive Cover - Shuffle, Shield and Stop

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

Defensive Cover and Support

Get your defenders to get their heads up, communicate and make the right decisions!

The Give and Go

Use the Give and Go in handball to create space, get past defenders and give your team the attacking edge!

Covering Defenders in the 3:2:1 System

Get your back-line moving as a unit and backing one another up when running out to close down the opposition in this cooperative defending session

6-0 Defence - Build a wall and defend your goal!

Building a team on a solid defence is what all the champions do. Create a defence that is going to shut out the opposition to give your attack the freedom to play.

Drawing in Defenders - Space for the attack

Draw the opposition to your ball carrier, play the killer pass and create space for the shot with this week's overload decision-making session!

Prevent Injuries - Teach Junior Players to Fall Safely

Stop needless injuries and take the fear out of falling by teaching your junior players' how to fall and land safely after playing a jump shot!

Defending: Stopping them before the shot!

Be more proactive in defence - Don't wait for their attackers to come to you - get your players to push up the court to pressure your opposition before they shoot!

Covering Defenders in the 3:2:1 System

Get your back-line moving as a unit and backing one another up when running out to close down the opposition in this cooperative defending session.

3:2:1 Defensive Setup Session

Get your players creating defensive triangles and closing down the attacking dangers with this week's defensive system session

Wing Player Shooting - Shooting from tight angles

Improve your wing players' shooting ability and surprise the keeper with a fast jump shot from the wings!

1v1 Defending - libero support session

Give your players confidence when defending in a 1v1 duel and work on your libero player's ability to read the game and be in the right place, at the right time

Defending Positions in the 3:2:1 System

Get your players working hard on their zonal defence, picking up and passing on the opposition's attackers to make sure no player goes unmarked!
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Some useful tips for goalkeepers?

I´ve been a goalkeeper for more than a year now, but I´m not as good as I´d like to be. Do you know som useful tips for goalkeeping? Thanks.

Archived User Coach

I'm a keeper and have good reactions but find it hard to judge the ball?

i'm a handball goalkeeper (beginner) i have good stretch and flash movements ,.... but i cant judge the ball ,... can any one help me to find the solution ?

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Attacking formations and tactics

What are the different attacking formations? What attacking tactics would you recommend ?

Joshy Coach, England

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

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

What are the types of passes?

What are the types of passes? How are they done? What makes them special?

Peter Coach, Nigeria

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

Error when sharing web link

Hi There,I tried sharing the link to one of my sessions. When my co-coach received it, he was able to visit the page, however there were errors and the session plan did not open.Error on line 1 document 1 is empty.Is there a fix for this?

Alison Saunders Coach, Canada

throw in

When a player is taking a throw in, and they position their first foot at the correct position from the line, can they take a step to the side and lift the first foot before they throw the ball and enter the court?

Patricia P Gregory Coach, England

low dribble

coaching plan for low dribble

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

Playing

How to play the 6:0 Defense

Orotin Remie Jimmy Coach, Uganda

Defense 6:0

How to play the 6:0 Defense

Orotin Remie Jimmy Coach, Uganda

how to throw long passes

for a beginner how to throw long passes to other player of that person is player 1 and u are player 2( player 1 near other goal, player 2 on the centeral line)

Dakshita Malviya Coach, India

hanball

is there a corner in handball

KUSI APPIAH Coach, United Kingdom

teaching of jump shot in a gam...

the lesson plan of jump shot in handball game

KUMI-ROCKSON ERIC Coach, Ghana

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

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

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