Korfballexercises for u12

In Brief: Practicing various shooting techniques from a supporting position.

• Organisation: Two players per korf: one fixed person under the korf and one in front. Switch after approximately 1 minute.

• Execution:
• a) The passer stands about 6 meters in front of the korf, the shooter begins under the korf. The shooter starts diagonally backwards, receives the ball and shoots immediately. The passer catches the ball.
• b) As in a, but the shooter feints a shot, causing the defender to jump in, and follows with an 'underhand pull shot' from about 5 meters diagonally behind the korf. The passer catches the ball.
• c) The shooter has a defender. The defender determines the opportunity: reacts too late (shot follows) or follows aggressively (opportunity for the pull shot).
• d) As in b, but the shooter moves sideways and makes a turn of almost 180 degrees towards the korf to take the pull shot. Can also start from a standstill.
• e) As in d, with a defender on the shooter. The defender rushes in aggressively.
• f) The shooter stands half a meter in front of the korf, defender between shooter and post. The shooter throws the ball with two hands backwards into the korf.
• g) The shooter stands half a meter behind the korf, with the defender in front. The shooter makes a feint throw, then shoots as soon as the defender turns around.
• h) The passer deliberately shoots over the korf. The shooter under the korf catches the ball and shoots immediately in one smooth motion.
• i) As in h, but now the person under the korf shoots directly from a jump.
• j) The passer shoots over the korf. The catcher lets the ball go over them, runs after it, and shoots with a half turn.

• Create a square where an attacker is constantly moving.
• A defender follows the attacker.
• Other players stand around the square.

• The attacker starts with the ball and throws it to a player on the side.
• The player on the side throws the ball back to the attacker.
• The attacker then throws to another player on the side.
• The defender tries to intercept the ball.
• If the defender intercepts the ball, they throw it back, and the exercise starts again.
• The attacker continuously tries to find space, while the defender tries to intercept the ball.

• Form groups of 2 people per korf. Each group receives three playing cards. The playing cards are shuffled in advance, and the numbers 2 through 5 are removed from the deck.
• With the three received playing cards, the groups must try to get as close as possible to 31. The value of the cards is as follows: Six = six, Seven = seven, Eight = eight, Nine = nine, Ten = ten, Jack = ten, Queen = ten, King = ten, Ace = eleven.
• Examples: nine + jack + queen = 29 points or ace + jack + queen = 31, jack + jack + jack = 30.5.
• If the players have completed a series, they may exchange one of their cards for a new one to get closer to 31.
• The trainer sets a timer and says "stop" when it goes off. The team that is then closest to 31 wins.

• Running-in shots: three goals in a row.
• Short chance: four goals in total.
• Distance shot behind the korf: two goals in a row (4/5 meters).
• Penalty shots: three goals in a row.
• Round the korf: four goals on each side of the korf (3 meters).

• Each player has their own ball.
• There are 3 to 4 korfball posts in a row, depending on the number of players.
• All players start at the same post.
• After the countdown, they all begin shooting.
• If a player scores a goal, they may move to the next post.
• If a player misses, they remain at the current post until they score.
• Depending on the skill level, it can be agreed that players must have been at each post 1, 2, or 3 times.

• Use cones to create a circle outside of which the players must shoot.
• Players may only enter the circle to catch the ball.

• Create two zones with four players each.

• The attack starts with the ball at the trainers.
• When the defence intercepts the ball, they must first return the ball to the trainers.
• If a team scores, they receive a bonus and are allowed to take the ball out again.

• Form pairs and position them opposite each other at approximately 5 metres distance.
• Throw 20 times with the preferred hand.
• Throw 10 times with the 'non-preferred' hand.
• Throw 20 times with both hands.

Summary:

• Exercises focused on catching balls at the right moment when they bounce or roll.

Organisation:

• One ball per pair or trio.

Execution:

• Pairs:
  • a) Number 1 rolls the ball a few meters away. Number 2 must acquire the ball as quickly as possible, pick it up, and throw it back. Switch after 5 times.
  • b) Number 1 throws the ball with a small arc so that it bounces approximately 4 meters away. Number 2 tries to catch the ball as quickly as possible after the bounce.
  • c) Number 1 drops the ball from a height of 1.5 meters directly in front of number 2. Number 2 tries to catch the ball as quickly as possible after the bounce. Note: place your hand on the ball as soon as it rises.
• Trios:
  • d) The passer stands in the middle and rolls the ball a few meters away. The others may run as soon as the ball is released. Who catches the ball first? Switch after 3 times.
  • e) As in d, but now the passer throws the ball with a small arc so that it bounces approximately 4 meters away. Who catches the ball first?
  • f) As in e, but now from under a korf. The one who catches the ball first may make a turnaround shot.
  • g) As in b, but now with trios. Who reacts the fastest?

• Four cones in a square.
• Four players, one at each cone.
• One player has the ball.

• The player with the ball passes it counterclockwise to the next player.
• After passing, the player runs clockwise to the next cone.
• There is always one cone without a player, but the ball keeps moving.

• Form two groups. The attacker receives a bib.

• The attacker starts with one defender.
• Within a playing area, the attacker must try to get free.
• At the front of the playing area stands the feeder, who must ensure the ball reaches the attacker well.
• The remaining players stand along the side.
• If the attacker receives the ball successfully without the defender intercepting it, an additional defender joins.

• Get free
• Throwing
• Avoid contact

• Three children per korfball post.
• One attacker, one defender, and one feeder/collector.

• The attacker tries to score.
• The defender tries to prevent this.
• Switch roles when the attacker has scored.

• All players stand in a circle.
• Player A throws the ball to player B and runs to player B's position.
• Player B throws the ball to player C and moves to player C's position.

• Each group has one korf and one ball.
• Preferably set up the korfs in a circle or rectangle.
• All groups should be approximately the same size.

• Make 10 running-in shot goals.
• The player who scores the last goal retrieves the next assignment from the trainer.
• The trainer asks which assignment was just completed and gives the next one.
• Which group completes all assignments first?

• 10 running-in shots.
• 15 penalty shots.
• 5 shots from 4 meters.
• 10 running-in shots from behind the korf.
• 10 shots from 3 meters behind the korf.