Handballexercise: cooperation between defenders with centre back and pivot
Cooperation between defenders with centre back and pivot
Execution
- The pivot player stands in the middle between the two defenders.
- The left attacker threatens to move inside, causing the right defender to step out.
- The defender of the pivot defends on the ball side.
- When the ball moves to the right, the right player threatens to move inside and the left defender steps out.
- The pivot defender continues to defend on the ball side.
- Back coverage is provided by the left or right defender.
- The centre back (CB) defends the pivot player.
- Switch after 1.5 minutes counterclockwise.
- Start slowly and increase the pace during the exercise to match game speed.
- Be alert to providing back coverage.
- The CB must continuously shield the pivot player towards the ball side.