Handballexercises for u12

• Who reaches 21 points first?

• The players throw at the goal from the dotted line.
• The goalkeeper tries to stop the balls.
• A goal earns a point for the players.
• If the goalkeeper stops the ball, the goalkeeper earns a point.
• The first to reach 21 points is the winner.

• Players stand in a line with a 1-meter distance from each other.
• The player who is last in the line slaloms between the others to the front.
• The player sprints until he or she is at the front.
• Then the next player who is at the back repeats the action.

Description

• This game can be played as a final game, during training, or as a warm-up. It is appealing because it can be easily differentiated and changed.

Execution

• Two teams are formed in an area of approximately 10 by 10 metres. One team starts with the ball and tries to pass it 10 times to a teammate.
• The other team tries to intercept the ball and then also pass it 10 times.

Variations

• Make the field larger or smaller.
• Use a different way of passing, such as mandatory bouncing or through the air.

• Play an internal match.
• If necessary, pause the game.
• Have players observe positions: who is where and what choice do you make to pass the ball?

• Advance the ball with a team of three players: left backcourt, centre backcourt, and right backcourt.
• The objective is to score on the goal at the opposite end of the court.

• Perform the exercise without bouncing the ball.
• Add substitutions and systems during the game.
• Include one or more defenders for extra challenge.

• Run around the entire field.
• At 1 whistle: touch the ground with one hand.
• At 2 whistles: touch the ground with both hands.
• At 3 whistles: jump into the air.
• At 4 whistles: turn around and run in the opposite direction.

• Exercises with mats in pairs of 2, using 1 ball.

• The player with the ball tries to touch the mat with their foot. The other player tries to prevent this with their body. The defender keeps their hands on their back. Each pair plays for 2 times 1 minute, then switch roles.

• Both players sit on their knees on the mat. Try to push each other off the mat. If someone is pushed off the mat, start again.

• Both players on their knees on the mat. One player holds the ball, the other player tries to snatch the ball away.

• The ball lies on the mat. Both players place their hands on the edge of the mat and roll the ball to each other.
• Same as before, but after contact with the ball, stand further away, so that you have walked completely around the mat.

• The ball is placed between the heads of the players. Move around the entire mat on your hands.

• Green passes to player 2, then to player 1, and back to player 2.
• Player 2 shoots at the goal.

• At the hands
• Top corner left/right
• Shoulder height left/right
• Knee height left/right
• Bouncing balls left/right
• Low balls left/right

• In pairs, bring the ball to the other side and score.
• The red team brings the ball to the other side and attempts to score.
• Pairs start from the back line.
• At the moment the red team attempts a goal, the green team may start to score a breakout on the other side.
• The red team then defends back.
• Once the green team has attempted a goal, they must return to defend against the other two red players.
• These red players start at the moment the green team attempts a goal.
• The exercise can continue in a flow form, as players keep returning to their own side.

• Without bouncing.
• You do not start with the ball yourself, but throw the ball to the goalkeeper who must initiate the breakout.
• The goalkeeper must first try to stop the ball and then immediately throw a breakout.

• 30 sec: Run in place as fast as possible. Use your arms to determine the pace.
• 30 sec: Jumping jacks.
• 30 sec: Squats.
• 30 sec: High knee running in place.
• 30 sec: Hopping on the left leg, left and right.
• 30 sec: Hopping on the right leg, left and right.
• 30 sec: Frog jumps. Keep your back straight when squatting and jump as high as possible. Try to maintain balance when landing without placing your hands on the ground.
• 30 sec: Plank.

• All balls are placed at the centre line.
• Form pairs and have them stand in one of the two corners.

• The trainer bounces a ball.
• The players move towards the goalpost and then sprint towards the trainer.
• The trainer can roll the ball away, bounce it, or hold it to see who retrieves the ball first.
• If one player remains, have them intercept the balls and pass them back each time.

Execution

• 4 times normal running back and forth
• 2 times rotating the left arm
• 2 times rotating the right arm
• 2 times heel to buttocks
• 2 times knee lifts
• 2 times side steps
• 2 times cross steps
• 2 times normal running back and forth
• 2 times sprinting
• Stretching arms and legs