Handball drills for technique defense

• The focus here is on defending.
• Attackers are outnumbered, 3 and the defenders are 2.
• There is one attacker on the circle and two build-up players.
• The attackers are going to look for the defenders and try to play 1 on 1.
• The runner on the circle is going to offer herself and may also finish.
• It is important that the defenders talk to each other and step out and back in time.

Variation: 1 additional defender 3:3

1. The defender sprints between the hat (middle of the field) and the side line of the beach field. (2x)
2. When the defender taps the hat for the second time, the attacker runs in and rounds the goal.
3. The defender tries to block the shot.
4. The goalkeeper takes the ball as quickly as possible
5. The defender starts running towards the other goal and gets the ball from the goalkeeper on the way
6. The defender finishes with a jump shot or pirouette
7. The defender closes the back.
8. The attacker becomes the defender and sprints again between the hat and the touchline

• Divide group into equal attackers/defenders. (e.g. 5-5)
• Defenders defend forwards and pay attention to their (correct) position (correct leg in front - bent legs - grab opponent by the upper arms - stand as close to opponent as possible). Obstruct the shot/run direction - force attacker outside - communicate - help close teammates
• Attackers must - determine where the spaces are - press forward and show initiative (by passing (tipping/shooting), running free (with/without the ball), playing give-and-go's. Changing/acquiring a position)

The exercise can be made easier or more difficult by: (foul play - make space in attack bigger/smaller - adjust number of players)

• 2 teams of 3 players
• 1 team defends other team will attack
• 2 goalkeepers on each side / but can also be played on 1 half
• team red (e.g.) attacks / tries to score a goal or put the ball in the 6 m / if it takes too long the trainer will whistle
• then comes the changeover team red becomes defender immediately and team blue (e.g.) attacks all over the pitch
• 100% attack and defence

• 2 Builders play the ball to each other at a steady pace, each time making a forward threat.
• The defender performs a correct defensive stance.
• Stepping out / inserting Runner sideways
• Variation:
  • The trainer gives an optical signal after which the attacker comes 1 against 1 followed by a completion on goal.

• At the end of the training, have the two teams play against each other.
• Coaching them, but letting the game run.
• Point out the pressure they have to put on and how to connect.
• Make sure the children apply the distance shot and various passing moves.

• first round only move from the right to the left side - sprint to the middle line and connect
• second round, move over the circle and get out at the 9m or put down pawns
• third round two teams face each other 6m + 9m, both move and player at the 6m steps out at the pawns and makes contact with the player at the 9m (can be done with or without ball)
• fourth round turn the third round
• then repeat everything from the other side!

• EXIT as breakout!
• player is going to slide/step out first and break after that
• goalkeeper plays on / goalkeeper has to practise first

• Pairs face each other / width of the goal / so right and left of the goal
• both players move to the first pawn and then make contact for 3sec (hands against the shoulder, defensive exercise) then move on to the next pawns and repeat
• Move to the first cones, jump at the same time and give each other high five.
• Repeat this exercise a few times!
• all behind the backline - sprint 60% to half of 1 half then 100% sprint to the middle line / repeat this a few times / with different starting phases e.g. tripping on the foot, sprinting away from the boards, facing the wall ......

• 6 pawns / 2 x 2 pawns about 5 to 6 m apart at the height of 11 to 12m / 2 pawns at the height of 7m to demarcate the field / see image
• players divide into 2 teams / 1 team wears shirts
• 1 point of play on the center line with all balls
• players stand behind a pawn diagonally from each other.
• first player with and without vests start sprinting at the same time from 1 to the other pawn and pass the pawn and sprint again.
• after the 2nd sprint, 1 player receives the ball and goes 1:1 against the other player

• Make 2 teams. 4 defenders, 6 attackers
• 8 mats in a circle, 4 defenders try to intercept the ball.
• Attackers must move to another mat after every ball contact.
  • Free running by stepping on other mats is also allowed!
  • Receive ball only on the mat!
  • Intercepted ball, then change players.
  • Option: chase the ball, free running on another mat is also allowed!
• Point of attention: defensive position, light on the feet, arms in good position.
  • (oblique to the body and slightly bent)

• Players jump on 2 legs, different directions.
  • 2 teams follow each other.
  • Without and with ball between ankles.
• Run on the spot, on signal assume defensive position.
  • (arms slightly bent, legs slightly in stride, knees slightly bent).
• Run/walk through the hall and on sign do the same.
  • Also with change of direction. (left/right/back and then sign)
• Teams of 2: shuffle hand in hand, change direction when signaled.
  • (sign verbally or non verbally by me)
• 2 teams each with 1 ball.
  • Next to each other tip forward, on sign of the ball tip harder, slide to ball of the other and continue tipping.
• 2 teams of 4 with 1 ball. A, B and C on 1 line with about 2 meter distance.
  • D has the ball, D passes to B, B passes back to D and shoots a straight pass.
  • B steps out and A and C move against each other.
• 6 defenders inside the 9 meters. 4 attackers outside.
  • Attackers try to get inside the 9.
  • Defenders try to prevent this.

• Player starts from the corner, moves across the circle and out towards the pawns