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come along, go away

Players make small groups of 3 players.One player is outside the circle and may shout to a certain group : come along or Go away.After doing this the player and the group start running along the complete circle until they come back at their original place.The player who is last has to go outside and challenge another group.variations :starting positions :- sitting on knees- sitting on bottoms- lying on back- lying on tummy

111 running/jumping/moving

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

Dodge the cone!

Set up 3 cones along the width of the pitch on both sides. Player have a ball each. Players must dribble up to, and then feint past each cone. Along the first side players feint to the left and then go right. Along the next line players must feint to the right and then drive to the right.

322 feinting (Dummy) with ball

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

Its raining balls!

One player throws/rolls all the balls around. The other players have to collect them and come back dribbling.After 1 minute : how many balls are still at the starting point ? Change throwing player then.

111 running/jumping/moving

line race

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

111 running/jumping/moving

rats and ravens

Two teams, opposite.One team is called the RAVENS the other the RATS.When calling out one of the names the trainer gives the signal to run away.The team which has not been called tries to tag the other.variations:- starting positions (sit,lie etc)- increase.descrease distance- build in obstacles (cones to jump over, benches etc)

111 running/jumping/moving

realay

Run around the cone and back.Touch other player who does the same.Which group has finished first ?variations :- change starting positions : sitting, lying, squatting etc- run with the complete group

111 running/jumping/moving

Running Center Shot - Beat the defender

Two lines of players (one on each side), a feeder/coach standing in the middle and a defender standing behind the feeder. The player on the left passes the ball to the coach/feeder in the middle. As soon as the pass has been made a player from the right should start running straight towards goal. They'll need to be quick though! As soon as the second player has started running the defender can move across to try and block the shot. After a shot/block has been made the defender return to behind the feeder and the drill restarts from the other side.

315 center shot when running

Triple cross-over

Players work in groups of four and try to make the three passes as quickly as possible as they cross-over. The starting player runs forward with the ball and passes the ball behind to the next player as their paths cross. As they do so the player three should time their run so that they cross over with player two just as they receive the ball in time to in turn receive the ball. Player four also does the same so that they quickly receive the final cross-over pass from player three.

527 crossing

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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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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Cross-Court Pass and Shoot 324...

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.

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Triple cross-over 527 crossing...

Players work in groups of four and try to make the three passes as quickly as possible as they cross-over. The starting player runs forward with the ball and passes the ball behind to the next player as their paths cross. As they do so the player three should time their run so that they cross over with player two just as they receive the ball in time to in turn receive the ball. Player four also does the same so that they quickly receive the final cross-over pass from player three.

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warming-up : Diagona Pass and ...

Simple pass and follow drill. Starting with two players on the first cone and then one player on every other cone. The first player throws the ball to player two and then immediately sprints to follow their pass. Player 2 catches the ball and then turns and throws the player 3 before then also following their pass. This pattern continues until the player on the final cone receives the ball. At this point they dribble back to the start cone and the drills starts again.

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Center Shot Relay 314 center s...

Both sides line up facing one another, with the ball starting on opposite sides. The player who starts with the ball throws to the player opposite them who then returns the ball. They then throw the second player on the opposite side who also returns the ball. Finally they throw the ball across to the third player on the opposite side who then returns the ball.

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Dodgeball handball-games - Han...

Teams: - Two teams with an equal number of players face off (e.g., 6 vs. 6 or more depending on space). <br>The Objective: - Eliminate all players on the opposing team by hitting them with a ball. - If you hit an opponent and the ball touches them before hitting the ground, they are &quot;out.&quot; <br>Gameplay: - Players start behind a line on their respective sides. - Balls are placed in the center at the start of the game (often called a rush). - Players run to grab the balls and begin throwing them at the opposing team. <br>Elimination: - A player is out if: - They are hit by a ball (and the ball doesn't hit the ground first). - Their thrown ball is caught by an opponent (the catcher may also bring a teammate back into the game). - A player is NOT out if the ball hits the ground, wall, or another surface first. <br>Dodge and Catch: - Players dodge the ball to avoid being hit. - Catching the ball eliminates the thrower and may allow a teammate to re-enter the game. <br>Boundaries: - Players must stay within the designated playing area. If they step out, they are considered &quot;out.&quot; <br>Winning the Game: - The team that eliminates all players on the opposing side wins the round. - Games can be played in a single-round format or as a best-of series.

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Foam blocks 1 561 Coordination...

Hop on left leg over the foam block, then sidewards to the other series. Hop with right foot over foam blocks and then back to the starting point.

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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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Jump shot / blocking 560 compl...

Attackers dribble in the direction of the goal and start to perform a jump shot when they reach the 8 meter line and then throw at the goal. The defender should try and block the shot by positioning themselves between the attacker and the goal.

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Shooting and blocking 324 bloc...

Pass A to C, C to A and goalshot.<br>Defender tries to block the goalshots.<br>Pass B to C, C to B and goalshot.<br>After the goalshot grab a ball from the corner, dribble to your starting position again.

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Wing Shooting - Receive and Sh...

Each blue player has two balls and are stood in a line outside the free throw line. An attacking player is stood high up the wing, close to the baseline on both sides. When the coach blows their whistle players pass one at a time, starting with the closest player, to the wing player who must then make a shot on goal (so red player 1 will receive their first pass from blue player 1).

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Cross over and score 527 cross...

Setup as shown, with the player on the far right passing to the player in the middle. The player then crosses with the player on the left who takes a shot at goal. After catching the ball B2 feints as if to go to the right, but changes to the left to cross with B3. B3 first feinst to start to te left, but quickly sprints to the left to cross with B2, catch the ball and throw at the goal. Players swap positions after throwing.

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Handball: 1:1 duels or shootin...

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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Coordination circuit 1 561 Coo...

Players run over long tumbling mat, run slalom through the poles, over the bottom side of the benches.

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Handball: Shooting, 1:1 or pas...

Pass A to C, C to A and goalshot OR duel 1:1 with defender 1 OR passes to pivot.<br>Defender tries to block the goalshots or defend in a 1:1 duel.<br>Pass B to C, C to B aand goalshot OR duel 1:1 with defender 1 OR passes to pivot.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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541 attacking in powerplay sit...

Concept 1b :<BR><BR>B1 makes W1 move towards corner.<BR>B2 makes W2 follow him.<BR>B3 makes W2 follow him.<BR>B4 runs forward straight on to W4.<BR><BR>B4 throws at the goal.

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Dribble Tag 115 ballskill acti...

All players except for two defenders are dribbling inside a half-court area. The two defenders start tagging the other players. Once tagged players must put their ball aside and help the taggers. The last player dribbling is the winner.

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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!

Tactical Awareness

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

Fitness - Sprint and Endurance Session

Work them hard with this tough and tiring Speed and Stamina Session - For squads large or small!

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!

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 break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

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.

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.

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!

Feinting: How to fix your opponent with your first steps

Use this session to teach your players to fix their man, with a drop of the shoulder and introduce your older players to the advanced 0-Step

Free throw variations

Use this session to find fresh ideas for attacking from a free throw! Coach your players new techniques to score from a set play.

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!

Fast Passing - Support your own pass, Support the Attack!

Don't go on the attack alone! You should always have your team-mates running in support, offering you a passing outlet!

Decision Making when faced with Goal!

Do your players make the most of their shooting opportunities? Get them thinking before they shoot and improve their shooting percentage!

TFT 5 - Position Play | Handba...

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If you are playing a team that mainly has tall players?

If you are playing a team that mainly has tall players and they are goodshooting from out of the box area that is they shoot from the nine meterarea, what is the best way of defending them given that your team hasrelatively shorter players. Volcanoes Uganda- submmitted via email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years?

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years .training sessin will be morning and evening due to temperature is 43 deg. please help in this regard. thanks

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what size balls I should buy for kids?

Hi, I am only just starting off and teaching myself so I can teach our children at our school. Can you tell me what size balls I should buy for kids of the age 10 – 12 years old? submitted by email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

What's your favoured attacking formation?

Which formation is the best in handball, and why?

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What is the playmaker's role in handball?

What is the playmaker's role in handball?Which shots does playmakers make?

Can Deniz Coach, Turkey

Error Message for editing sketch

Hello, I have a sketch that I want to continue animating. But when I try to access the file in my folder, I get an error message and it won't let me edit the file. I have attached a screenshot of the issue. Hope it can be addressed, I spent a good amount of time on the press and would like to avoid starting over and having the same issue arise. Thank you!

Shanna Vitale Coach, United States of America

Starting annual membership for netball

Please could you tell me know I change the account to have a subscription, rather than free, to access all of the netball content?

Hannah Hendrick Coach, England

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

gymnast with amputated arm

Bar routine for gymnast with amputated arm

Mandi Smith Coach, United Kingdom

Handball right wing shots and ...

Hello. I am 15 years old handball player. I play right wing but i am right handed. I dont really jump high and my coaches are saying i am not shoting correctly. Could anywone give me some tips how to shot more efficient. I also wanna learn how to jump higher and to be more time in the air. Is there any exercises that will help me with jump and shot? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Jure Coach, Slovenia

What's your favoured attacking...

Which formation is the best in handball, and why?

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How can I improve my skills on...

I'm a right-handed right wing, and I want to improve my vasculation and jump, or maybe try to become ambidesxtrous. What's better and what have I got to do?

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Piston | Sportplan

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

I want to improve my shot and ...

Hey. I am 14 years old, 186cm tall(6'11) and I weight 81kg(178 pounds). I play left back. I am good in defense, but I am not so great in offense. My shot is not so strong and accurate. I want to make my shot stronger and more accurate. How can I achieve that? I want to improve my jump too. How can I jump higher? Can anyone give me advices? Thanks in advance. %3A)

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Throwing +-20 Game

shuttle run and fastbreak

&quot;Power&quot; vs. 6:0 defense

Center and left wing drill 2

1 vs 1 with speed

Shooting, 1:1 or pass to pivot

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