Korfballexercises for technique general

• Score in one attempt in the other field within the lines.

• Two teams of up to four people.
• One ball.
• Two people stand in the field on each side, other players stand behind the baseline.

• Start with a simple underhand serve.
• We play underhand tennis, so the ball must go over the net in one attempt.
• A difficult ball may bounce once but must then be returned with: one hand, a foot, or the head.
• In case of an error: the player leaves the field to the baseline and a new player takes over.

• Divide the group into pairs. Each pair has a ball and a basket with four cones.
• Set up the field as shown in the diagram.
• Player 1 starts at the cone in front of the basket, player 2 is the passer.
• Player 1 begins with a lateral line and then accelerates sharply for the running-in shot.
• After the running-in shot, player 1 stays near the basket, moving for a short chance.
• Finally, player 1 makes a deep line for the distance shot.
• Afterwards, player 1 switches with player 2.

• Make it competitive by assigning points to the different goals.
• Running-in shot and short chance count for 1 point, the distance shot for 2 points.
• Three successful attempts in one turn gives 5 points.
• Failing to score results in a deduction of 1 point.
• Who scores 25 points first and which post has both players reaching 25 points first?

• Per post, a group of three players. All exercises are performed at 100%. Each exercise lasts 2.5 minutes. Intermediate tasks have a specific duration. The goal is for the group to score as many goals as possible.

• Shooting from the front of the post at 6 metres. The shooter gets a repeat shot, then switch roles.

• 20 burpees and 20 sit-ups.

• Running-in shots from 10 metres at the back of the post.

• Group 1 against 2 and group 3 against 4. 3 versus 3 without taking over. If scoring, you may continue, goals count double.

• 2 players under the post, 1 in front of the post. Ball is thrown from the front of the post to the player moving away, then a shot. Ball is played out to the one who shot. Player moves away from the post, receives the ball and shoots.

• Jumping jacks for 2.5 minutes.

• Shooting from the back of the post from at least 6 metres. The shooter gets a repeat shot.

• Group 1 against 3 and group 2 against 4. 3 versus 3 without taking over. If scoring, you may continue, goals count double.

• Taking penalty shots. Each player makes 4 penalty shots in a row, then switch roles.

• Wall sit and plank.

• 2 players in the attack zone, 1 person for rebound/supply. First ball always from supply to an outside player. Then follows a pass back and the first player runs deep. Cross ball that is played directly for the running-in shot. Rebound player joins the remaining attacking player.

• Divide the entire group into equal teams of 2, 3, or 4 players.
• Each team has one post as their "Home Base".

• Start with one ball in play.
• Teams attempt to score on each other's baskets.
• If a basket is scored upon, that team is eliminated.
• The game continues until only one basket remains.
• The team with the last remaining basket wins the game.
• Introduce additional balls into play to increase the pace as needed.

• Divide the players into two teams.
• Silently assign each child a number within their team.
• Once everyone has a number, place the ball in the middle between the teams.
• Call out a number (or multiple numbers), and the children with that number try to be the first to bring the ball to their "camp".
• Once a child has picked up the ball in the middle, the other child may attempt to tag them.

• Play a 4-against-4 match.
• The trained exercises are alternately incorporated into the game.
• The team that scores takes a free pass after a goal.
• If the free pass is successful, a penalty shot follows.
• Upon a successful penalty shot, the team may continue.
• After three interceptions, players switch roles.

• There are three players per korf with one ball.
• One player shoots the ball.
• The other two players stand under the korf and both try to catch the ball.
• The player who first reaches a certain number of points swaps with the shooter.

• 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).

Play a match play with the entire group to improve team skills.

• Divide the group into two teams.
• Play a full match with all the rules of korfball.
• Ensure a fair distribution of players across the teams.

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?

In Brief

• A nice shooting exercise with a lot of running.

Organisation

• The korfs are placed in a circle.
• At each korf, there is a feeder with a ball.
• The rest of the players stand in the middle of the circle.
• Aim for 2 korfs per 5 players.

Execution

• Part a: The players in the center circle take running-in shots at one of the korfs. Those who are not fast enough must wait. Each player retrieves their own running-in shot and then looks for a free korf again.
• Part b: As in part a, but who scores 10 goals first?
• Part c: As in part b, but who scores a goal at each korf first?
• Part d: As in part b, but with overhead running-in shots.
• Part e: As in part b, but with a passing situation. The runner plays the ball back to the feeder who has moved away from the post. Who scores 5 goals first?
• Part f: As in part b, but the runner takes dodge shots. The feeder retrieves the shot and then tries to score themselves. Who scores 5 times first?
• Part g: As in part f, but after the dodging movement, no shot follows. The ball goes back to the feeder who shoots with a quarter/half turn.

Variation

• Add defenders. Which attacker scores 10 running-in shots or 5 goals from dodge shots first?

• Two groups at the first two cones.

• The first in line runs to the hoop and goes through it from the bottom, so the hoop goes over their head.
• Then they move in a defensive stance to cone two and spin around it four times.
• Finally, they run to cone three and score before they can run back to cone one and tag the next person in line.

• Move backwards and bend through the knees with your arm raised.

• Hoop from cone 1: 5 meters.
• Cone 2 from hoop: 5 meters.
• Cone 3 from cone 2: 5 meters.
• Post from cone 3: 4 meters.