Korfball drills for technique defense

• Per basket 4 players, 2 attackers, 2 defenders.
• They compete with each other and the rules are changed a little bit each time.
  1. The attackers must score 2x. Intercept the defenders 2x the ball then there is exchanged
  2. same as above but now there may only be shot if there is at least 1x overplayed
  3. same as 1 but only allowed to score with an extended ball
  4. Defensive shooting is allowed, the catch is important to be able to continue attacking.
• etc. The trainer of each basket can make additions to these exercises, passing on these variations quickly is a must for concentration.

• Make 2 teams of 4 players.
• Hats!
• Gather between the 4 baskets.
• The attacking team gets the ball and can choose which basket to attack.
• This is to encourage them to look for free space.
• The other team follows, intercepts the ball?
• Then they choose. Do this the first 5 minutes.
• Then another variant.
• Divide all players over 4 teams. Each team gets its own basket and must defend it.
• If one team has the ball, they choose where to attack.

• 5 men per basket.
• Players A start as attackers in front of the basket.
• Players V start as defenders, 1.5 arms' length away from the shooter.
• Player C starts with the ball in the box.
• Attacker A must try to score through the 1 on 1 duel.
• It does not matter how (distance, evasion, dlb).
• When the attacker has the ball in his hands, the defender has to close the gap. D
• he defender is not allowed to tap or block balls.
• The V must show that she is with the attacker, but must allow the shot.
• This can be done by the defender placing her hand just above the attacker's shoulder.
• After 1 minute, the V has to change position.

• make 2 groups
• the attack takes the ball out to the trainers.
• When the defence has intercepted the ball, they first pass it back to the trainers.
• When a goal is scored, the team gets a bonus and can take the ball back out.
• When attacking, pay attention to good set-ups and the star shape to get free

• Everyone line up and go into the defensive stance backwards.
• Left foot forward + left arm forward this you do alternate with right.

In short: practice various forms of the shot in a fun competition format.

Organisation:

• Each group has a basket and a ball, the baskets should preferably (but not necessarily) be arranged in a circle or rectangle.
• The number of people per group is less important (all groups should be about the same size).

The first assignment for the groups is:

• score 10 goals with a walkthrough.
• When you are done, the creator of the last goal goes to the trainer to get the next assignment.
• Which group will have completed all assignments first?

The trainer walks around in the mean time,

• giving encouragement or correcting here and there.
• He has a piece of paper with a list of assignments.
• When someone comes to get the next assignment, first ask him which assignment he just did (it can vary a lot after a while) and then give the next one.
• A sample list:
  • 10 passing balls,
  • 15 penalty shots,
  • 10 shots from 5 meters,
  • 10 through balls from behind the basket,
  • 5 dodge balls next to the post,
  • 5 shots from 4 meters behind the basket,
  • 5 small chances with 1 hand.
  • Everything is possible of course, a lot of momentum comes when the number of goals to be scored is kept small.

• Two pairs at a basket.
• Number one shoots, number two duels for the catch.
• If you have the ball first, play the ball to your teammate who can then shoot.
• Change every goal, the first to score five goals wins the game.
• points of interest:
  • Good blocking of opponent without foul

In brief:

• Practicing various forms of the shot in a fun competition format.

Organisation:

• Each group has a basket and a ball, the baskets are next to each other.
• The first assignment for the groups is: score 10 goals.
• In the meantime the trainer walks around all over the place, giving encouragement or correcting here and there.
• He has a piece of paper with a list of instructions.
• If someone comes to get the next assignment, first ask which assignment has just been completed (this can vary considerably over time) and then give the next assignment.

Tasks:

• Make 10 goals, in front of the basket.
• Throw over 15 times with 2 hands.
• Scoring 8 goals, behind the basket
• Pass the ball 15 times with 1 hand.

Start by discussing defenses. Why do we do it? How do we do it?

In short: starting exercise for defending, where everyone has to follow the movements of the trainer.

Organisation: The players are spread out in the room with a distance of at least 4 metres between them. Everyone stands facing the trainer, who is about 8 metres in front of the group.

a) The trainer walks at a steady pace towards the group. The players must now walk backwards at the same pace, so that the distance to the trainer remains the same. After about ten meters, the trainer stops and walks backwards away from the group. The players also have to stop and walk forwards. The trainer gradually increases the pace and makes sure to walk forwards and backwards at different distances.

b ) As a., but now the trainer walks at a steady pace to the left, the players walk to the right. This way the players walk continuously alternating to the left and to the right, over ever changing distances, at an ever increasing pace.

c ) As a., but now it is important that the players react as fast as possible. The distance between the players should also remain the same. The tempo is high.

d ) Like b., but also at high speed and with a quick reaction. The trainer can verbally support her movements to encourage: "to the left, to the right, faster, yes, good girl! A nice variation that requires more concentration of the players: occasionally shout 'to the left', and then deliberately walk to the right! The command was: follow me, so the players have to follow the movements.

e ) The trainer now walks alternately in 4 different directions, which the players have to follow (combination of c. and d.). The pace is quite high. In principle, this is already a normal defensive exercise. Especially if we move on to f:

f ) As e., but the trainer brings clear tempo changes to her running. She usually runs at a steady pace, but occasionally there is a significant acceleration The players have to react to it immediately! Variations: It may happen that the trainer gets tired herself during this exercise. Or she may have forgotten her korfball shoes (of course it's a shame, but it can happen), or she may be injured. Then there are two solutions possible:

1 ) Not the trainer stands in front of the group, but one of the players, who has been explained the intention beforehand by the trainer. Many (especially children) will find this fun to do. The danger is that there will be more 'gossiping'.

2) The trainer stands in front of the group and indicates with her arms what has to happen: if the left arm is stretched out, the group has to walk to the right, if the arms are brought backwards with a beckoning movement, the group has to walk forwards, etc. The tempo changes are indicated by the trainer. The trainer indicates the changes in pace verbally: 'calm walk,.... And now a little faster, .... pace! ... and again calmly ....'

Tapping or blocking the ball is, just like blocking the shot, largely a matter of feeling. That is why it is important to perform the same exercise against a different opponent. Because this person throws differently, the exercise will be completely different.

3 attackers with 1 ball and 1 defender. In a small square, the attackers have to play around as often as possible. When the defender intercepts (or just touches the ball) the count starts over. The defender who has had the least number of passes within 1 minute wins.

• Make 2 squares of 4.
• The attack takes the ball from the trainers.
• When the defence has intercepted the ball, they first pass it back to the trainers.
• When a goal is scored, the team gets a bonus and can take the ball back out.

2 children are standing near a basket. One attacker and one defender.

• The attacker may move around the basket, towards the basket and away from the basket.
• The defender always stays with his back to the basket and follows the defender.
• Do this for 20 seconds at a time.

For some extra difficulty, the attacker can do tempo changes.