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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

cross the boarder

Two teams try to score by bringing the ball across one of the two lines.Both teams may score on both sides.When scored; the team in possession must try to score at the other line. Scorin twice on the same side is not allowed.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

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

Number game

Before the game starts both teams number themselves from 1 - 5 (or more dependant on number of players). The team in possession must then pass the ball around in a numeric order whilst trying not to lose possession The team in possession scores a point when all players on their team have had the ball once. Meanwhile the other team tries to intercept the ball.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

number passing

Two teams, every team has a player in the 'enemy' zone.playing around in a strict numeral order.Player 1 to player number 2 etc.One point when all players got the ball.variations :- play with bounce pass- use certain passing technique- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- make area larger/smaller- don't pass back to the player you got the ball from-

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Take on your man

The player in possession dribbles towards their defender until they are face to face with them. Once facing the defender they must try and shuffle, run and push past their maker.

327 close defence for attacker

team ball with player in enemy zone

Two playing areas, two teams.One player of each team goes into 'enemy' area.One ball.Team in possession passes around 3 times before passing to the player in the 'enemy' zone.variations :- use certain passing techniques- pass around more than 3 times

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Team possession - Neutral player game

Two equal number teams and one neutral player work inside a half court area. The neutral players is always on the side of the team in possession so effectively if your side is in possession you have an extra player. Meanwhile the other team has to try and intercept the ball.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

ten ball

Two teams.The team in possession passes around for 10 times + 1 point.Other teams tries to intercept the ball.variations :- variations in passing techniques- pass by bounce pass- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- not allowed to pass back to the player you got the ball from

219 supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

Wallball - Double bounce

Create two pitches on either side of the court near a wall, each with two equal areas. Two players from one team stand in one half of the pitch and then two players from the other team in the other half of the pitch. The team in possession throws the ball against the wall to bounce it into the enemy's area. The ball must bounce at least once inside the opposition's area. If the ball bounces twice in this area the throwing team wins a point. Play first to 10 before rotating the teams.

114 aiming/throwing

Team possession - Neutral play...

Two equal number teams and one neutral player work inside a half court area. The neutral players is always on the side of the team in possession so effectively if your side is in possession you have an extra player. Meanwhile the other team has to try and intercept the ball.

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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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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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Number game 116 passing/interc...

Before the game starts both teams number themselves from 1 - 5 (or more dependant on number of players). The team in possession must then pass the ball around in a numeric order whilst trying not to lose possession The team in possession scores a point when all players on their team have had the ball once. Meanwhile the other team tries to intercept the ball.

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ten ball 219 supporting team m...

Two teams.<BR>The team in possession passes around for 10 times + 1 point.<BR>Other teams tries to intercept the ball.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- variations in passing techniques<BR>- pass by bounce pass<BR>- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling<BR>- not allowed to pass back to the player you got the ball from

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541 attacking in powerplay sit...

Pass B1-B2-B3 who crosses with B4, pass to B1 who runs to the center and throws at the goal.

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10 Pass Game 2 small match pla...

Blue team tries to pass 10 times without losing or dropping the ball.<BR><BR> Defending team try to prevent this and try to TOUCH an attacker in possession of the ball or intercept. Once an attacker is touched, he/she has to put the ball down and other team take control of possession.

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541 attacking in powerplay sit...

B6 screens W3.<BR>Pass B1 (who goes and screens W5)- pass B4-B3 who runs into the gap between the screening players B6 and B1 and throws at the goal.

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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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Maximum Passing - 30 seconds 2...

Two equal teams play inside a half court area. The aim of this game is to see which team can play the most passes in a 30 second period! The blue team go first and keep count of how many successful passes they complete. If the other team intercept/tackle the player in possession they must put the ball on the floor for the other team to pick up and continue playing. After 30 seconds swap teams and repeat.

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Passing and catching 5 320 pas...

Players A+B in possession move forward and play the ball to their partner alongside, who is moving forward as well. At the same time players C feint at the cone and pass and catch the ball. Players D are waiting.At a signal of the coach the player A and B take the positions of the waiting D players.<br>D players take the positions of the C players and start passing.Players C take the positions of the A and B players and start passing.After the pass, players move backwards to their own starting positions.

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step forward and attack 548 6:...

Blue players step forward and attack their opponent every time he is in possession.<br />Change after 5-8-10 times.

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Passing and catching 2 320 pas...

Players in possession move forward and play the ball to their partner alongside, who is moving forward as well.After the pass, players move backwards to the other queue.

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328 blocking ball and attacker...

B pass around.<BR>R run forward and move back.<BR>When B1 is in possession : R1 and R3 run forward to back court players B2 and B3.

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Mat ball 219 supporting team m...

Teams each have a mat that they must try and defend. Teams pass the ball around with the intention of placing the ball on the other team's mat (like scoring a try in rugby).

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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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1:1 duels or shooting 217 shoo...

Pass A to C, C to A and goalshot or duel 1:1 with defender 1.<br>Defender tries to block the goalshots or defend in a 1:1 duel.<br>Pass B to C, C to B and goalshotr duel 1:1 with defender 1.Defender tries to block the goalshots or defend in a 1:1 duel.After the goalshot grab a ball from the corner, dribble to your starting position again.

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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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Handball: Wallball - Double bo...

Create two pitches on either side of the court near a wall, each with two equal areas. Two players from one team stand in one half of the pitch and then two players from the other team in the other half of the pitch. The team in possession throws the ball against the wall to bounce it into the enemy's area. The ball must bounce at least once inside the opposition's area. If the ball bounces twice in this area the throwing team wins a point. Play first to 10 before rotating the teams.

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Double screen - Block for the ...

Blue players 1, 2 and 4 pass the ball in the following order: Blue1- Blue2- Blue4- Blue2 Just before blue2 receives the pass from blue4 the two players closest to the 6m line (blue3 and blue6) should set screens on their defenders (white2 and white3). These screens will prevent the two defenders from moving to block the shot from blue2.

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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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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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Feint and One-Two 217 shooting...

Attacker throws the ball to feeder player in the middle. They then run forward and feint past the defender without the ball before running the other way around the receive the return ball back from the feeder. The attacker then finishes the move with a shot on goal.

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Defending the Pivot - Snatch b...

Put pressure on the opposition's pivot player with this interception skills session - teach your defence to run out, cut out the pass and get back in position!

Defending the Pivot

Put pressure on the opposition's pivot player with this interception skills session - teach your defence to run out, cut out the pass and get back in position!

Fast Break Series: Counter-attacking after a turnover

Teach your players to look up and pick out the right pass in this fast break handball plan, working on catching, passing and shooting at speed!

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.

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!

Work the Fast Break - Goalkeeper says Go!

Work from back to front and use your keeper to launch the fast break from the back! Seamlessly turning Defence into Attack!

Close Defence of Attackers - 1v1 Defending

Make sure your defenders are confident when they find themselves in a 1v1 showdown - Try this shut-out skills session today!

Cooperation in Defence - Communication at the Back!

Who's defending who? Don't let bad communication at the back jeopardise your team's defensive integrity. Practice stepping forward and defending with this Backline communication session!
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How meny 6-0 abwer system are ther? I want know about 6-0 system.

How meny 6-0 abwer system are ther?

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What is the best way to share playing vocab at this site...

...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.

Ejaz Syed Coach, United States of America

I want to sketch a drill with the Chalkboard

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defending fast breaks

hi to all, i'm searching for exercises or concepts to defend fast breaks. we have to play against a team which is very strong in running forward with more players receiving a Long pass from the goalkeeper directly.

lutz-steffen Coach, Germany

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