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Late Support

The wide attacker plays a one-two pass with the central attacking player. After this they then run forward and try to get past the left back. If they're unable to get past on their own they should wait for the support run from the central player who should aim to run between the defenders and play a jump shot on goal.

526 ballcirculation

One on two - Defensive overload

The feeder in the center of the court plays the ball left and then right into the paths of the running attackers. The first wide defender goes to meet the ball straight away with the second, central, defender coming to cover and support the other defender after the attacker has crossed the 9m line. The drill ends when the ball is taken by the defender or after the attacker's shot on goal.

545 3:2:1 defence

One-Two Pass and Shoot

Players stand in line waiting their turn to attack. The first player passes to player two in the middle who plays an immediate ball back into the path of the player who passed to them. This player should then catch the ball and shoot with a center shot on goal. 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 --> attacker should decide for a shot at hip of knee height. Defender has hands low --> attacket decedis to throw with a high shoulder height center shot or running shot.

314 center shot

One-two pass then feint and shoot!

The defender is protecting the area between the 8-9 metre lines. The attacking players work in small 2 vs 1s. The player with the ball plays a one-two pass and then attempts to feint their way past the defending player. After the shot players rotate positions - with the shooter becoming the next defender and the defender joining the shooting players.

322 feinting (Dummy) with ball

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

Right to Left - Passing for Space

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.

527 crossing

Right to Left - Passing under pressure

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.

527 crossing

Set the screen - No getting past

White player 1 plays a one-two pass with green player 1 and moves forward with the ball. At this point green player 2 should advance and position themselves in a front of blue player 1 in a front screen position. Making use of the screen white player 1 makes a small dummy run towards their own goal and then quickly changes direction to run past the defender (making use of the screen). White player 1 then carries the ball to the other side of the court and the drill is then mirrored on the other side.

529 screening

shooting at the fun fair

Make two big displays with many objects to throw at (can, plastic bottles, basketballs, cones, papers hanging on a line, cardboard boxes etc.)Which team has hit all the objects first ?variations- center shot- dive shot- jump shot

114 aiming/throwing

Shooting Rotations: Coming from the back court

Blue 1 starts the move by feeding the ball in from the wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then plays a 1-2 pass with blue 3 who runs onto the pass and shoots on goal. Defender may only try to block the shot : do not come forward!

317 jump shot high

Moving Goal Game small match p...

Two equal teams play with one ball in half the court. Two players who are on neither team hold an elastic cord (or a spare bib/piece of material) to form a moving goal. These two players must run around the pitch, keeping the goal open (stretched out). The aim of the game for the other players is to score a goal into this moving goal through use of a bounce pass.

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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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537 concept play : tricks - Ha...

Pass around without any risky passes.<BR><BR>Back court player B1 went to the wing position.<BR><BR>Pass B1-B2-B3-B2 who throws at the goal or passes to B6 or B2.

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Handball rugby game small matc...

Playing inside half a court at both sides there is a coned area about 2 meters deep. Each team must attack the other team's zone whilst defending their own. Aim of the game : To try and bring the ball into the 'enemy' zone and make a try.

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Power play - Overload Game sma...

Play a normal full pitch game with the following condition:One attacker on both teams must stay in the offensive half of the pitch at all times.This will result in a one man overload when teams are attacking and will promote fast breaks.

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No more than one goal small ma...

Two equal numbered teams play against each other with normal rules.The only additional rule is that at no stage may a team be ahead more then 1 goal. So at 1-0 the team who are ahead have to keep possession until the end of the game.Only if the opposition scores may they try to score again.Play this way with 5-10 minute games with regular break.

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10 Pass Game small match playi...

Blue team tries to pass 10 times without losing or dropping the ball. Defending team try to prevent this and try to intercept and disturb passing. Once the ball drops or is intercepted they can have a try.

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Shoot in the hoop small match ...

Player across a half court with two teams. Both teams need to defend their 3 hoops whilst trying put their ball into one of their opposition's hoops. After scoring there is a change of possession.

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Central Goal Game small match ...

Playing inside half a court with a large mat in the center players try to press the ball onto the mat in order to score a point for their team. After scoring the ball must be played to a player on the opposite team on the side line and then start the attack again ( quick throw off imitation).

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Pick and Roll - Power Play Dec...

Five players from the attacking team position themselves around the goal area line so that they stretch the defenders. Each of them should be man-marked from a distance by the five white players. The attacking blue players pass the ball in the following order:<br />Blue1 - Blue2 - Blue3 - Blue4. After passing the ball blue1 runs to the center and sets a screen in front of Blue6. Blue4 now has a decision to make. They can:<br /><br />- Take the shot themself<br />- Pass to Blue1<br />- Pass to Blue6<br />- Pass to Blue5 From this point the drill is live.

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zone ball small match playing ...

Fun game that involves two teams passing the ball to each other, with no dribbling allowed. The aim of the game is for a player to pass to a team mate who is stood in the end zone. Award a point for each successful pass into the end zone.

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535 position play 2:4 - Handba...

<BR>variations in passing :<BR>- center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal, threatening to throw at the goal<BR>- center shot with pressure into the direction of the goal, threatening to throw at the pivot<BR>- jump shot (3,2,1 step rythym, jump off with 'wrong' foot<BR>- push pass<BR>- bounce pass<BR>- with both hands<BR><BR>catching :<BR>- 2 hands<BR>- one hand <BR>- pick up a rolling ball

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Ball War Game 217 shooting/def...

Two teams with an equal amount of balls stand inside their own area. On the coach's call the teams start throwing the balls at the other team (below waist height - players are not trying to hurt one another). When the trainer whistles again the balls are counted. The team that has least balls in their area wins a point.

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535 position play 2:4 - Handba...

Ball is passed between players in the order shown in the diagram and video, with players changing positions and moving.

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passing game small match playi...

Two teams divided over two sides of the area.<br />Aim of the game : score a point : every player in an area has to pass and receive the ball once. When every player has done so, the the ball is passed to the other area and the game goes on.Defenders will become attackers aftera scuccesful steal or after a certain time.<br /><br />

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Late Support 534 position play...

The wide attacker plays a one-two pass with the central attacking player. After this they then run forward and try to get past the left back. If they're unable to get past on their own they should wait for the support run from the central player who should aim to run between the defenders and play a jump shot on goal.

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Center backcourt player to piv...

Center backcourt player comes in and crosses with pivot at about 9 metres from the goal.Pass A to pivot B who cannot throw at the goal and passes to C who then passes to D. D then throws at the goal after feinting his defender or passes to left wing E who throws at the goal.

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Small area passing! small matc...

Playing inside a restricted area (inside the 6 or 9 metre line) two small teams try and keep possession of the ball for as long as possible. The defending side should have more players than the attacking side.

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4 vs 4 - Make the Space 534 po...

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.

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Fast Play: Passing at Game Spe...

Can your players pass and receive at match speed? Find out in this week's conditioned games session, designed for players young and old!

TFT 5 - Position Play | Handba...

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!

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!

The Give and Go

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

Three Power Plays - Make the most of the overload!

Attacking moves to practice with your team to help them make the most of the offensive overload!
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What type of training following a handball match?

Hi, my team played a match yesterday. We have a 2 hours handball session tonight and i'm a bit concerned that players are tired and maybe not as enthusiastic to train. What type of training/what could I do with players tonight?? I'm inclined to do light training session but still want it to be effective and enjoyable. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Ilona Loewnau Coach, England

how do i create animated drills

i want to create a new animated drill but dont know how

Morven Park Primary School Coach, England

How do I draw drills and make them move in animation?

How do I draw drills and make them move in animation?

TN1987 Coach, Sweden

How do I share videos and drills I create with other coaches?

I have created lots of plays, sketches and animations etc and I have them in a folder and I would like other coaches I work with to be able to access them. How can I share folders

Steven Portplan Coach, England

What drills are suitable for beginers

I recently started a handball club in the school I'm teaching in and I was wondering if you could suggest any team drills for beginners?

Pocholo Mari M Gutierrez Coach, Philippines

How can I ask a question?

Archived User Coach

How can I create animations?

Steven Portplan Coach, England

number of steps and time allowed to hold the ball

how many seconds is a player allowed to hold the ball during a game. how many steps is allowed to be taken when holding the ball.

Archived User Coach

Best drills for 7 year olds

I want to introduce my class of 7 year olds to handball what are the best drills and ball skills to start with?

Archived User Coach

3 steps rule in handball

When an opponent player hold me can I move more than 3 steps without dribbling the ball? Please help me I'm training and this affects my training!! Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Monix cheater Coach, Kenya

progressive teaching of a dive shot in handball

Describe how you will progressively teach a dive shot in handball

LETICIA BOAKYE Coach, Ghana

HANDBALL

what is are the differences between the set play and open play

Gilton Simfukwe Coach, United Kingdom

Preparing for a tournament

Hello coaches, I need to know what kind of exercises to focus on in my plan with a team that has a week long tournament coming up in two weeks.thank you

Ndahura Aaron Coach, Uganda

Piston

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

teaching of jump shot in a gam...

the lesson plan of jump shot in handball game

KUMI-ROCKSON ERIC Coach, Ghana

Defense 6:0 | Sportplan

How to play the 6:0 Defense

Orotin Remie Jimmy Coach, Uganda

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

Archived User Coach
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