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Handball drills

  • The goalkeeper brings in the ball.
  • The three players start the quick counterattack.
  • The attackers play the defender out and go for the shot.
  • Tip: Start with three attackers against two defenders.

fast-build-up-play-3v3

  • 2 players facing each other, with tennis ball.
  • Hold upper arm and overplay ball with forearm/wrist.
  • Pass over with hip throw.
  • Trainer stands center front at 7 meters.
  • Player throws on ball from 11/ 12 meters, runs up, catches ball and shoots under arms trainer, with side shot.
  • Note low body position.
  • 2 players versus 1 player.
  • Of the 2, 1 dribbles across to the other side and plays off the ball as a bounce.
  • That player dribbles back again with the ball.
  • Possibly with more players as a relay.
  • Except for the circle, occupy all offensive positions.
  • The ball starts with the middle builder.
  • The center builder starts toward goal and plays off to a player next to her.
  • The player next to her is already moving toward the goal and catches the ball while keeping moving.
  • The player then passes to the corner player next to her.
  • The ball goes through the builder back to the middle and then to the other corner.
drawing Playing around at pace
  • Rounding from the build-up position
  • After playing the starting corner
drawing Rounding on target buildup position
All players will shoot at the goalkeeper from all positions

  • Left corner all players shoot in the far corner -high or low-, then free shoot as long as possible waiting and watching what the goalkeeper does
  • Left build-up, everyone shoots high, left or right doesn't matter Everyone shoots low, left or right doesn't matter
  • Center free shoot each time you shoot somewhere else.
  • Right buildup, everybody shoots high. Left or right doesn't matter. Everyone shoots low, left or right doesn't matter
  • Right corner all players shoot in the far corner -high or low-, then free shoot as long as possible wait and see what the goalkeeper does
  • Through the running ladder, quickly dribble through it with 2 feet.
  • Sprint to the pawn on the opposite side.
  • Slide between the 2 pawns.
Everyone 5 times, then instead of sliding high knee - knee lifts.

drawing Footwork
  • Divide group into pairs with 1 ball.
  • Between players about 4 meters space.
Task 1:
  • Player with 'open arm' in 90 degrees, aim at the chin of your buddy on the opposite side. Position the blue players on the drawing.
Task 2:
  • Same as task 1 + 1 more meter between players. The player is in forward motion while throwing. Position of the red players on the drawing.
Assignment 3:
  • Same as assignment 2 + 1 more meter between players. The throwing arm remains in equal position even if the ball is not there. Position of the white players on the diagram.
drawing Overplaying with 'open arm'
  • Exercises for individual technique and tactics in defense
  • Attention to the movement areas
  • Interval method 30 seconds of work, 30/60 seconds of relative rest
  • High intensity, explosive work
  • Correct technical posture
  • Do not cross feet, keep contact with the ground
drawing introductory exercises defense
  • 3-pairs. 2 attackers with ball. Defender presst on ball.

  • Attacker with ball tips in motion - pace up.
  • Defender tries to tap ball away.
  • On whistle, attacker releases ball and defender goes into STA.
  • Attacker becomes defender, and so on.
  • Ball oriented defending!!!
Points of attention:
  • Require intensity and explosiveness.
  • Attackers not passively passing, but in a continuous movement so forwards and backwards.
  • Attention to correct ball handling and passing.
drawing warm-up coverage
Preparatory practice and mental toughness training:

  • Defenders in left or right corner, 1 active defender.
  • Attacker starts to the middle between the pawns and then sprints to the circle.
  • Defender anticipates.
  • At the 3rd run, the attacker tries to pass between the pawns without being tapped.
  • Continuous switching between attacker and defender, both left and right.
  • Attention to anticipation, keeping distance, footwork, mental toughness so don't give up!
drawing 1 vs. 1 match form
  • Corners cut after pass.
  • Circle comes out, gets ball and goes back.
  • Move to goal without ball!
drawing Passing as a warm-up in attack