Handball drills for technique defense

• 3-vs-3 without circle. Point of attention in attack: lots of movement, don't hang on your spot. Point of attention in coverage: who steps out when.
• 3-vs-4 with circle. Cover is undermanned and tries to break the attack by taking the speed out of it.
• 4-vs-4. The coverage is now complete with a circle in their back. Again, focus on who has the circle at what time and when they should step out.
• 5-vs-5. Same as before only now first LH and then RH are involved.

• 2 Teams
• Players place themselves on call on both sides at the 5 defensive positions: LH-LO-MO-RO-RH
  • Then run to attack position
  • Then a minimum of 3 throws (e.g. MO-RO-RH-RO)
  • Then shot at pawn
  • Return to defense
• Players out, players in
  • Back to offense
  • Again at least 3 throws
  • Shot on target, etc.
• Who is the first to knock over 3 pawns wins

• LO a line with ball
• RO a row
• In every deep corner 1 defender
• As soon as the builders start to run, the two defenders move to the middle as quickly as possible
• The team builders who are competing with the defenders are going to pressure well next to the man
• The defenders pay attention to a good defence, stepping out on the player with the ball and immediately back to the 6 when the ball is to the other player
• After rounding on the goal, the attackers become defenders. Do not go and get the ball!
• Defenders go into the deep corner again and two new attackers start
  
  

• Row of LO with the ball
• Two in the middle (every now and then new players in the middle)
• LO puts pressure and passes the ball to the MO who is starting
• LO runs backwards again with a good arc and keeps an eye on the game
• The MO puts pressure and passes the ball to the incoming LO who shoots at the goal
• The LO has to time the ball well. Do not start too quickly or too late.
• Everyone is allowed to round off a few times on the LO
  
  

• Trainer stands on the 6 on the middle on 3
• 1 defender at 2
• We do the same as before, but now the LO goes 1 on 1 with the defender
• At the moment that the MO puts pressure, the trainer says YES and the defender has to move aside quickly to tap the trainer.
• Then the LO starts to duel with the defender.
• When you have shot at the goal, you immediately stand up to defend, so do not go and get your ball!
• The previous defender joins behind the line LO and gets a ball from the goalie
• The two MO's have to be exchanged every time
  
  

• 1 attacker tries to get to the goal line
• if the defender blocks well, pass back to player 2 (who stays behind a bit)
• Let the players change positions after every attack.

• Then a variation with 2 defenders
• Focus on free lines
  
  

• On both sides there are 2 defenders on the build-up position.
• 2 players in the middle and the rest spread out over the left and right positions.
• Builders have the ball and play it to the middle, get it back and pass the defender. (The ball may also be played back to the middle).
• Passing with 0 pass, or other feint.
• Centre plays both builders and then switches.
• The players can finish freely.

• 2 pairs.
• One (defensive) player on the dotted line.
• Other (attacking) player in front of them.
• The offensive player tries to pass the defensive player between the pawns (without ball).
• One (defensive) player on the dotted line.
• Other (offensive) player in front.
• The attacking player tries to pass the defending player between the pawns (with ball).
• Possible shot on goal.
• Attackers:
  • Quick movement.
  • Continue shot attempt even though someone is hanging on to you.
• Defenders:
  • Keep attacking player in front of you.
  • Grasping at upper arms.

• A normal game is played, however with a special rule.
• Everything remains the same, teams of 7 (6 field players + 1 goalkeeper) are made.
• As a team in a break-out.
• In a first or in a second phase they make a goal they may attack again.
• If they have scored in this way they may break out again at the centre builder.
• If a goal is scored in this attack, they have made 2 points in 1 attack.
• If they don't score, it's only 1 point.
• This continues until time is up.
• Change:
  • You can also choose to reward a break-out.
  • You can also choose to reward a break-out, first or second phase attack with 2 points instead of a new attack.

• 4 attackers.
• 3 defenders.
• 1 attacker stands like a circle in the middle.
• 3 defenders stand around it.
• The other attackers try to play the ball around by applying pressure.
• The attacker in the middle.
• Defenders try to intercept and prevent the attacker in the middle from receiving the ball.
• Attention defenders:
  • Talking.
  • Stepping out.
  • Step back.
  • Good foot forward.
  • Blocking space with arms.
  • Cover your back.
• See Insta-film.

• 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)