Handballexercise: initiating the match

Suitable for the following techniques: attack , defense , ball control , condition

Initiating the match

Setup
  • Divide the field into a left and right half.
  • Players work in pairs, each pair has one ball.
  • The pairs position themselves in two groups along the back lines.
Execution
  • A pair (for example, orange 1 and 2) starts by bringing up the ball and tries to take a shot.
  • At the moment of the shot, the pair on the opposite side (for example, red 1 and 2) begins their attack on their side of the field.
  • Orange 1 and 2 must switch immediately to defence after their shot and try to interrupt the attack of red 1 and 2.
  • After the shot from red 1 and 2 or in case of ball loss, orange 3 and 4 begin their attack and red 1 and 2 defend.
  • The game repeats with new pairs.
Key Points
  • Pay attention to the timely start of the attackers; it should not be too early or too late.
  • If necessary, the start can occur on a signal from the coach.
  • The exercise focuses on the fast counterattack and the transition from attack to defence.
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Features of the exercise

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24
Materials Needed:
6
Suitable for following levels:
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U22
Seniors