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Handballexercises for u16

Setup
  • Divide the field into a left and right half.
  • Players work in pairs, each pair has one ball.
  • The pairs position themselves in two groups along the back lines.
Execution
  • A pair (for example, orange 1 and 2) starts by bringing up the ball and tries to take a shot.
  • At the moment of the shot, the pair on the opposite side (for example, red 1 and 2) begins their attack on their side of the field.
  • Orange 1 and 2 must switch immediately to defence after their shot and try to interrupt the attack of red 1 and 2.
  • After the shot from red 1 and 2 or in case of ball loss, orange 3 and 4 begin their attack and red 1 and 2 defend.
  • The game repeats with new pairs.
Key Points
  • Pay attention to the timely start of the attackers; it should not be too early or too late.
  • If necessary, the start can occur on a signal from the coach.
  • The exercise focuses on the fast counterattack and the transition from attack to defence.
drawing Initiating the match
Execution
  • First Phase: The wing player passes the ball to a backcourt player and receives it back immediately, after which the wing player shoots at the goal.
  • Second Phase: The wing player passes to a backcourt player, who then passes to another backcourt player, after which the ball returns to the wing player who shoots at the goal.
drawing Passing to incoming wing player

Objective

  • Footwork, agility, backward movement, coordination, and match-oriented acceleration.

Setup

  • Two identical rectangles side by side.
  • Per rectangle: 2 rows of 4 cones.
  • Distance between cones in one row: approximately 1 metre.
  • Distance between the two rows: approximately 2 to 3 metres.
  • The centre line is the endpoint at approximately 10-15 metres distance.
  • Divide the group into two teams. Each team behind its own starting point.

Execution

  • Phase 1: Forward - Diagonal - Backward
    • Start at cone 1. Sprint straight forward to cone 2.
    • Move with quick, small steps diagonally to cone 3.
    • From each cone, always move backward to the starting cone.
    • Repeat: forward to the next cone until all four are completed.
    • High tempo, low stance.
  • Phase 2: Slalom Sliding
    • After the fourth cone: proceed directly to the second row of four cones.
    • Slide sideways, slaloming between the cones.
    • Keep the torso low, arms active. Do not cross feet.
  • Phase 3: Final Sprint
    • After the last cone: full sprint to the centre line, touch the cone.
    • Sprint back. Tag the next player.

Competition Format

  • Two or three teams against each other.
  • Point for the team that first gets all players over the centre line.
  • Losing team performs 5 push-ups or 5 jumping power actions.
Execution
  • The wing player initiates movement and collaborates with the backcourt player next to them. They move from the left backcourt/left wing position to the right side.
  • The right backcourt and centre backcourt shift one position to the left.
  • The pivot sets a block on the third defender.
  • The left backcourt passes to the left wing cutting between positions 2 and 3.
  • The other backcourt players move to act as decoys.
Variation
  • Counter to the left backcourt or centre backcourt who has shifted.
Key Points
  • Passing
  • Timing
  • Blocking
drawing Double switch in the backcourt

Execution

  • Place all players around the centre circle.
  • One player stands in the middle as the tagger.
  • The remaining players decide themselves when to run to the opposite side.
  • Try to reach the other side without being tagged by the tagger.

Objective

  • The aim is to place three in a row.

Execution

  • The group is divided into two teams.
  • One player from each team runs with a coloured cone and places it in a hoop.
  • As soon as the first player returns, the second player from the team starts, followed by the third.
  • If there is one cone of each colour, the fourth player may move a coloured cone to achieve three in a row.
Execution
  • The pivot player indicates where he or she wants to receive the ball by raising his or her hand.
drawing Training for the pivot player
Execution
  • Triceps: Push on the edge of a bench or chair with hands behind the body.
  • Jumping Jacks: Jump with arms and legs wide.
  • Crunches: Lie on your back, make yourself small in a fetal position and stretch out without letting arms and legs touch the ground.
  • Sumo Squat: Wide squat with feet pointed outward.
  • Superman: In a quadruped position (dog position), lift one arm and opposite leg diagonally.
  • Lunges: Step forward and bend both knees.
Execution
  • Perform each exercise for 1 minute.
  • 30 seconds rest between exercises.
  • At least 2 repetitions of the entire series.
Execution
  • Each exercise lasts 1 minute with 30 seconds of rest in between.
  • Perform at least 2 repetitions of the entire sequence.
Exercises
  • Crunches Long: Lie on your back with your arms extended above your head. Touch the ground and then bring your hands to your toes.
  • Squat: Perform a classic squat.
  • Push-Ups: Perform push-ups.
  • Backward Lunges: Step backward and bend your knee for a lunge.
  • Penguin: Lie on your back with bent knees. Alternately touch your left and right ankle with your hands.
  • Reverse Push-Ups: Sit on your buttocks with bent knees and feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your buttocks with bent elbows. Extend your arms to lift your buttocks.
Execution
  • Wall Sit: Sit with your back against the wall as if sitting on an imaginary chair.
  • Side Plank with Open Swing Right: Perform a side plank and swing your upper arm open upwards.
  • Mountain Climbers: In push-up position, alternately bring your knees towards your chest.
  • Crunches: Lie on your back and lift your shoulders off the ground while engaging your abdominal muscles.
  • Side Plank with Open Swing Left: Perform a side plank and swing your upper arm open upwards.
  • On Stomach, Lift Arms and Legs: Lie on your stomach and simultaneously lift your arms and legs off the ground.
Execution
  • Each exercise 1 minute, 30 seconds rest. Minimum 2 repetitions.
Execution
  • Start from the centre line with a formation of 5 versus 4 or 5 versus 5.
  • The trainer throws the ball to the attackers.
  • The defenders may start immediately after the throw.
Objective
  • The attackers attempt to score.
  • The defenders try to gain possession of the ball.
drawing Numerical superiority and inferiority play
Execution
  • Run normally back and forth across the entire field 4 times.
  • Rotate the left arm 2 times.
  • Rotate the right arm 2 times.
  • Heels to the buttocks 2 times.
  • Knee lifts 2 times.
  • Side steps 2 times.
  • Crossover steps 2 times.
  • Perform feints 2 times.
  • Execute jump shots 2 times.
  • Run normally back and forth 2 times.
  • Sprint 2 times.
  • 10 Jumping Jacks.
  • Touch the ground and jump up 10 times.
  • Stretch arms and legs.
  • Perform lunges.