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bumper cars

Very tiny area.Players bump into eachother with arms folded in front of them, against their bodies.Begin carefully and increase speed.Don't hurt eachother !variations :- hopping on both legs- hopping on one leg- try to get the others out of the area. Which bumper car is strongest ?

113 pulling/pushing

Cross-Court Pass and Shoot

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.

317 jump shot high

Double trouble - Back screening

Blue player 4 throws the ball wide to blue player 3 and receives the return pass. At this point blue player 1 should position themselves on the inside of red player 1 using the back screen. Blue player 4 advances with the ball towards red player 1 and then runs to the right, making use of blue player 1's screen. Blue player 4 should then set a back screen in front of red player 2 before passing to blue player, 1 who is now open and unmarked, for them to shoot on goal.

529 screening

Duel then to Diagonal Run

The attacking players take it in turns to forward and take on the defender. They are not trying to score, instead all they are trying to do is get past them through use of change of pace and speed. Players should continue to try and get past the defender for at few seconds - if they are unable to get past they should then run across to the other side of the court before joining the back of the other queue.

327 close defence for attacker

fast break

Pass B1-B5.When B1 is just in front of the cone : pass B5-B1 who dribbles towards the goal and throws at the goal.variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

Feint and Throw

The first player runs forward to the cone, feints (dummy) and then bursts to the left or the right around the cone throws at the goal. variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

Feint and throw at the goal

Players line  up a few meters behind the 7 meter line where a cone is placed on the floor. The wide player (blue 2) passes the ball to the player waiting in line who then runs forward to the cone. When they reach the cone players should be slightly to the left or the right of the cone. Before being allowed to shoot players must 'get past the cone' using an effective dummy, cutting around the other side of the cone before shooting. variations :- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)- 2 step or even in 1 step- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

318 jump shot far

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

Shadow 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.

545 3:2:1 defence

Speed Switch - Passing from left to right

Blue 1 starts the exercise by passing from the left wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then passes to blue 3 and so on... Each player must make a forward move prior to receiving the pass, so that they are running when they catch the ball. Blue 5 puts all the balls down. When all balls have been played Blue 5 starts the exercise at his side.

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

558 speed - Handball Drills, H...

B1 runs around the cones, picks up ball and throws at the goal at the other side.<BR><BR>B2 from the other side at the same time.<BR><BR>Next sprint after 45 sec.

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558 speed - Handball Drills, H...

B runs around cone, picks up ball, throws at the goal.<BR><BR>Next sprint after 45 sec.

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558 speed - Handball Drills, H...

B1 runs around cone, gets ball from B2 and throws at the goal.<BR><BR>Next sprint after 45 sec.

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Zig-Zag run and Shoot! 558 spe...

Coach should shout &quot;Go&quot; every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

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Speed ladder 1 561 Coordinatio...

Players go through the ladder by stepping into every space with left and right foot after eachother.If the players are familiar with the movements: try to do it as quickly as possible.

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Run the bases and Shoot 558 sp...

Players line up on both sides of the court in the corner. When the coach says go the first two players (one from each side) sprint around the first cone, then around the second before looping inside to pick up a ball and have a shot on goal.

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Race to the pass! 558 speed - ...

The green player rolls the ball out between the two blue players. The blue players must stare straight ahead and can only start the run once the ball enters their peripheral vision. Once they see the ball both players sprint for the ball. The player who gets to the ball first can then go on to shoot at the goal.

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Long pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR><BR>Take position at the other group.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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Race to Receive 558 speed - Ha...

There are several ways you can run this drill, the first way is alternate running. This is where one player at a time sets off to run around the far cone opposite them before then cutting back infield to receive the ball from blue three. After receiving the pass they then progress towards goal before trying to score. The second way of running this drill is as a race. Both players sets off at the same time to run around the cone and then infield. The first player to run over the half way line receives the pass from B3 and then tries to score.

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Half long pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR><BR>Take position at the other group.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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Fast Break - Keeper Feed 1v1 5...

Set up two equal lines of players on both side of the baseline and two defenders just beyond the half way line. All baseline 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. Once the attackers cross the half way line the defenders are allowed to put pressure on the attacker. Drill continues until a shot/interception has been made.

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Loop, receive, run, drive and ...

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

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fast break 538 fast break - Ha...

Pass B1-B5.<BR>When B1 is just in front of the cone : pass B5-B1 who dribbles towards the goal and throws at the goal.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right)<BR>- 2 step or even in 1 step<BR>- jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot<BR>- jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Short pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR>R1 tries to defend.<BR>Take position at the other group.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

Pass B-goal keeper - B.<BR>Long pass.<BR>B throws at the goal.<BR>R try to defend when ball crosses the throw off line.<BR><BR>Defender :<BR>- half active<BR>- fully active

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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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Snatch and Run! 538 fast break...

White 1 and White 2 pass the ball back and forth together. When the time is right the next player in line (in this case blue 1) runs out and intercepts the ball. They then dribble up court and throw at the goal.

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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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1 vs 2 538 fast break - Handba...

Blue player 1 is the feeder in this drill and feeds to the ball to one of the players to either their left or right for them to run onto. The blue player with the ball must then run onto the ball and try to get past the two defenders on their side of the court and shoot on goal.

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Fast Break - Combination Pass ...

In this move the winger start with the ball and passes the keeper who returns the pass to the center back. At this point the wing back and the winger both make a forward run. Once the wing back receives the pass from the center back the defender is then free to run forward to put pressure on the wing back. The wing back must read the situation and decide on the best way to progress the attack. They can either pass the ball to the winger who has made a looping run behind them or they can carry the ball forward themselves for the shot on goal. Drill continues until a shot/interception has been made.

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539 fast throw-off - Handball ...

B1 throws at the goal.<BR>Pass goal keeper to W3, who throws off.

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Speed run finished with a shot...

Players take it in turns to sprint as fast as they can around the cones on the court. When they round the final cone they must pick up a ball and throw at the goal.

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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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2 v 1 - Fast Break 116 passing...

Players stand in four lines along the half way line. A player on both side starts with the ball in hand. The attackers play give-and-go as they progress up the court and pass around the defender. The move finished with attacker 1 (the player who started with the ball) throwing at the goal.

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539 fast throw-off - Handball ...

B1 throws at the goal.<BR>Pass goal keeper to W3, who throws off.<BR><BR>Only pass to another player if there is contact with a defender.<BR><BR>At the other side : attackers become defenders.<BR>B2 throws at the goal, etc to the other side.

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Speed Switch - Passing from le...

Blue 1 starts the exercise by passing from the left wing to blue 2. Blue 2 then passes to blue 3 and so on... Each player must make a forward move prior to receiving the pass, so that they are running when they catch the ball. Blue 5 puts all the balls down. When all balls have been played Blue 5 starts the exercise at his side.

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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!

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!

Faster Passing to Support Attacks!

Don't go on the attack alone! Get your team supporting attacks effectively and playing with high intensity by improving passing speed.

Fast Breaks Leading with your Goalkeeper

Never underestimate the power of a goalkeeper. Coach fast breaks starting from the back, leading from your goalkeeper.

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!

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!

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!

Defend your Wings - Teamwork in Defence Session

Don't let your defenders get pulled out of position by the opposition's wing players switching positions - teach your defenders to communicate and work together!

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.

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

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

Goalkeeper Training - Fitness Work

During training, goalkeepers can often be forgotten and are given little technical work or coaching. This session focuses solely on the goalkeepers, working their fitness and giving technical pointers so that they?re ready to save the team when it comes to it!

Pre-Season Conditioning 2: Endurance and Shooting

Be the fittest team on the courts when the season comes around. This comprehensive session covers all aspects of fitness for handball in a professional way.

Pre-Season Conditioning 1: Aerobic Stamina

With the start of the new season approaching it's time to build your players' aerobic stamina and strengthen their leg muscles ready for match day.

Speed and Sprint Endurance Ses...

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

Fast Throw-off After Conceding...

Catch your opponents out, make the most of your throw-offs, and quickly get back into the game after conceding!
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Powerful Shooting

I am interested in how to teach young boys shoot very powerful shots. How is it that Croation players for instance have this skill? Are they training their youth differently from the Swedish youth?. My opinion is that if you have a powerful shot, it is much easier to score without too much playing before the defence and risk to loose the ball. Interested for a training program or drills for different ages. Thank you for possible asking your experts. Jarl-Boie Boman, HultsfredsHF.-submitted by email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

What should I do to improve my goalkeeping?

how i can improve my goal keeping in hand ball

Archived User Coach

Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or?

Can you tell me exercise for goalkeeper for speed or reflex but to do that exercise at home? Thanks

Archived User Coach

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

Handball Fitness tests: Illinois or semo agility test?

Would you recommend the illinois or semo agility test for a european handball athlete?

Archived User Coach

want to know about right wing

i am a right wing but right hander ,so i want many tricks and tips for my position

arun Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i am wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i an wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my high jump

i am wing man in handball . i want to improve my jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

how can i improve my jump

i am a wing man . i want to improve my stay and jump

sameer kumar Coach, India

How to improve hip shots?

I'm a center back and one of the shots that I like more to do is the hip shots, how can I improve the power, precision and the speed of my throws? Would like to know how to win vs GK with hip shots from 9m+

Orczeiro matacladus Coach, Brazil

speed and agility, annual plan, exercises/drills

I have a case where a fictional female handball team (1st division) wants to get better in speed and agility. They want an annual plan with periodization for speed and agility. What does such a plan look like, what exercises are important in handball? I have only made annual plans for sprinters and cross-country skiers, and I can't find any examples of annual plans for handball.

Tina Coach, Norway

improve my skills in house

hi coach ,please I want a training program at home (in the neighborhood) to improve my offensive and defensive skills and abilities while I train alone, I want exercises to increase jumping, speed, shooting power, etc. etc.I hope that you will answer me as soon as possible and provide me with all the good information and profession I wish you good luck ❤️

Aziz Nasri 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

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
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