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Airfield

Players run around the area, changing direction regularly. One player is the flight controller and tags players who must run to the landing area between the cones. Once safely in touching distance of the crash mat players should dive and land on the mat. After 'landing' they then take off again.

112 falling/rolling

Center shot when running : left + right backcourt players

Two lines on both sides of the court with one return pass player stood further up the court in the middle. Players run with the ball and play a one-two pass with the central player. As they receive the ball again they immediately shoot on goal. After shooting players run to the back of the opposite line to practice throwing from the other side.

315 center shot when running

Dare you dribble?

One defender stands in the middle in between the goal area and the center line. Their aim is to stop as many players as they can from dribbling from the goal area to the half way line but they can only tackle people as they run through the two cones. Once a player is tackled they then also become a defender.

115 ballskill activities

Jump Shot - Target Practice

Teams try to throw ball against the other team's benches They have to use their jump shot to find a space and throw past the opposite team who are trying to protect their benches.

217 shooting/defend shooting

Jump shot with Fake

Players dribble forward with the ball and must feint to get past the defender and throw at the goal.

318 jump shot far

Late Support

The wide attacker plays a one-two pass with the central attacking player. After this they then run forward and try to get past the left back. If they're unable to get past on their own they should wait for the support run from the central player who should aim to run between the defenders and play a jump shot on goal.

526 ballcirculation

One-two, Pass and Pivot

Blue 2 start this practice with a pass out wide to the player on the wing (blue 1). Player 2 then runs forward, looking for the return pass. At this time blue 3 (your pivot player) should prepare to make their move away from the defender. Player 2 receives the ball and then then passes to player 3 who then makes space and shoots on goal.

319 diving and shooting

Try to get past - Libero support in defence

Three defending players, lined up outside your shooting circle, one feeder stood in the middle (could be the coach) and then two equal lines of attackers on both sides of the court. The attacking players take it in turns to attack. The first players passes the ball to blue 2 and then runs forward, looking for the return pass. The blue player then takes on their man in a 1v1 where the libero defender (red 2) moves over to cover and only helps if the blue player gets past the first defender.

545 3:2:1 defence

Try to score - 3v2

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 starts the drill with a pass to blue 2 who runs onto the ball and tries to break past the two defenders. If they are unable to find space for the shot they must pass to player 3 who repeats the process. Drill continues in this way (blue1 - blue2 - blue3 - blue1...)until an opening for the shot has been created.

560 complex shooting exercises

warming-up : Figure of 8

Set up two circles of cones across the width of the court. Players run one at a time around the cones in a figure of 8 as quickly as possible. You can split your players into two groups in both halves of the court and run this exercise as a relay race - the first team to complete the figure of 8 running wins the race!

warming up

Jump Shot - Target Practice 31...

Teams try to throw ball against the other team's benches They have to use their jump shot to find a space and throw past the opposite team who are trying to protect their benches.

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jump shot 318 jump shot far - ...

Run forward in 3 step ryhtym and throw at the goal.

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Handball Game - No running wit...

5 vs 5 game (can be played with or without goals).Game 1:Possession keeping game where all passing is with the hands by throwing and catching. Teams score a point for every 10 passes they make without losing the ball.Game 2:Alternatively you can play this game with goals. All passes must be made with the hands (players can't run with the ball in hand) and players can only score with a header.

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Try to score - 3v2 560 complex...

Set up your players up in three equal lines. Only the player at the start of line 1 has a ball. Blue 1 starts the drill with a pass to blue 2 who runs onto the ball and tries to break past the two defenders. If they are unable to find space for the shot they must pass to player 3 who repeats the process. Drill continues in this way (blue1 - blue2 - blue3 - blue1...)until an opening for the shot has been created.

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324 blocking - Handball Drills...

Pass 1-2-1 shot : defender blocks.<BR>Pass 3-4-3 shot : defender blocks.<BR>Attacker 5 tries feint and score

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Far jump shot 217 shooting/def...

Players stand in line and take it in turns to pass to the feeder (blue 1) and then run forwards to move onto the return pass. Players should look to catch the ball near the 7meter line and take off before the edge of the goal area line on their strong foot. Once they've received the ball players must throw a jump shot before landing as far as possible  inside the D Variations: 3 step rythm (right handers : left,right,left and left handers : right,left,right) 2 step or even in 1 step<br />jumping off : left handers : right foot, right handers : left foot jump off with your 'wrong' foot (1,2,3 steps)

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Center shot when running : lef...

Two lines on both sides of the court with one return pass player stood further up the court in the middle. Players run with the ball and play a one-two pass with the central player. As they receive the ball again they immediately shoot on goal. After shooting players run to the back of the opposite line to practice throwing from the other side.

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Late Support 534 position play...

The wide attacker plays a one-two pass with the central attacking player. After this they then run forward and try to get past the left back. If they're unable to get past on their own they should wait for the support run from the central player who should aim to run between the defenders and play a jump shot on goal.

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Knock on defence - covering de...

The blue team (back court players) are attacking and are passing the ball along the line, looking to find a chink in the defence so that they can pass the ball to either of the two forward green players (pivots). Meanwhile the blue defending players must work together and make good defending decisions. When an attacker comes forward a defender must step forward to mark the back court players while another defender moves across the cover the pivot.

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Handball: Triangle Passing 2 -...

Blue players pass the ball around the triangle. Players should run forward (to the cone) to meet the pass and before passing the ball again should try and use a change of direction/feint to beat the defender in the middle who is trying to intercept the next pass. Tell your players to be creative.

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Sidestep, Sprint and Shoot 559...

Players side-step from one side of the court to the other and then sprint around the cones - touching each cone as they go. When they round the final cone players must pick up a ball and have a shot on goal.

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Pick and Roll - Power Play Dec...

Five players from the attacking team position themselves around the goal area line so that they stretch the defenders. Each of them should be man-marked from a distance by the five white players. The attacking blue players pass the ball in the following order:<br />Blue1 - Blue2 - Blue3 - Blue4. After passing the ball blue1 runs to the center and sets a screen in front of Blue6. Blue4 now has a decision to make. They can:<br /><br />- Take the shot themself<br />- Pass to Blue1<br />- Pass to Blue6<br />- Pass to Blue5 From this point the drill is live.

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practice SESSIONS
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Defending the Pivot

Put pressure on the opposition's pivot player with this interception skills session - teach your defence to run out, cut out the pass and get back in position!

Perfect the Jump Shot - Shooting Technique Session

There's something for everyone in this jump shot session - Get your players hitting the target with this explosive technique!

Defensive Cover and Support

Get your defenders to get their heads up, communicate and make the right decisions!

Fast break - Goalkeepers are your deepest attackers

Attack from the back! In this plan we look at how your keeper can start the attacking fast break by playing the early ball!

Improving feinting and shooting!

Get your players moving - using fast feet, body feints and and explosive first steps to create the space up front!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 3

How well can your players shoot when put under pressure? Find out in this Match-like shooting session!

Fast Break Series: Counter-attacking after a turnover

Teach your players to look up and pick out the right pass in this fast break handball plan, working on catching, passing and shooting at speed!

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 2

How do your players cope when the opposition are in their face? Find out with this playing in congested space skills session

Match-like Complex Shooting Drills: Series 1

Help players breakthrough solid defences by switching the ball at speed, stretching the back line and creating space to shoot.

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

Covering Defenders in the 3:2:1 System

Get your back-line moving as a unit and backing one another up when running out to close down the opposition in this cooperative defending session

Draw in Defenders for the Break Through

Get your players breaking quickly, drawing in defenders to create space and more scoring opportunities!

Pre-Season Conditioning 2: Endurance and Shooting

Be the fittest team on the courts when the season comes around. This comprehensive session covers all aspects of fitness for handball in a professional way.

Basic Center Shot or Pass - The mother of all shots

See every center shot nestle in the back of the net. All it takes is a cool head and a flawless technique. We reckon you can handle that!

Ball Control Skills and Mini-Games Session

Develop the ultimate player and develop a bit of flair into their game with this skill-packed session!

Feinting : Drills for every Ag...

Get your players dictating to their defenders who is in charge! Develop clever faints into their to sell them one way before going another to set up an attack or to have a go at goal themselves!
practice ANSWERS
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how should we train the players in our team to improve?

how should we train the players in our team to improve the co-ordination between them

Archived User Coach

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years?

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years .training sessin will be morning and evening due to temperature is 43 deg. please help in this regard. thanks

Archived User Coach

How do I use my club/school's SportsHub folder?

Steven Portplan Coach, England

how can my jump at wing get better?

i am right handed but play at left wing how can I get better

pippa Coach, Portugal

weight training exercises

Hi,I need to know if there any weight training exercises for U 16 to get more strength and increase the power of shooting? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

SARI SL-MHAIRAT Coach, Jordan

Falling after shooting

Hi colleagues, is there anywhere where I can watch videos on how to safely fall after shooting? Perhaps on Youtube...Thanks so much!

Javier Ramírez Coach, Spain

Printing SportPlan Practices

hi allhow do you print out a practice plan created in SportPlan

Dave Hutchings Coach, Canada

making own plan

is there a way on the app we can develop our own practice sessions?

Hus Gurdag Coach, England

Left wing: Wrist Control

16y male and I play left wing. I have good technique when jumping into the field, but when it comes to using my wrist to flick the ball in I over or underestimate where the ball will go.Are there any drills which can improve my aim and control when using my wrist to shoot?(Yes I do shoot in a full motion with my arm)

Martin Fossmo Coach, Norway

Preparing for a tournament

Hello coaches, I need to know what kind of exercises to focus on in my plan with a team that has a week long tournament coming up in two weeks.thank you

Ndahura Aaron Coach, Uganda

Piston

when is the piston best played?

Mugerwa Yafesi Coach, Uganda

I've created a session but now it won't preview/print

I created a practice plan and now when I try to do a print preview/edit/send as pdf it won't load. I also tried emailing it to myself and it still won't open. Can you please advise on how to fix this? I put a lot of effort into it and do not want to have to redo.Thank you

Michael Sheppard Coach, Canada

low dribble

coaching plan for low dribble

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

gymnast with amputated arm

Bar routine for gymnast with amputated arm

Mandi Smith Coach, United Kingdom

low dribble in handball coaching

introduction, objectives, Main activity, Demonstration and summarize about low dribble in handball?

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

feint

drill about the jump shoot feint

Anmol Coach, United Kingdom

Preparing for a tournament | S...

Hello coaches, I need to know what kind of exercises to focus on in my plan with a team that has a week long tournament coming up in two weeks.thank you

Ndahura Aaron Coach, Uganda

low dribble in handball coachi...

introduction, objectives, Main activity, Demonstration and summarize about low dribble in handball?

Bikila Kumera Coach, United Kingdom

sir,I need a 6 month training ...

sir,I need a 6 month training programme for 21 years .training sessin will be morning and evening due to temperature is 43 deg. please help in this regard. thanks

Archived User Coach

Atack against 3x3 defense | Sp...

Hi all,Anyone has any drills to help me to set trainings for the attack against a 3x3 defense?

Alan Gross Coach, United Kingdom

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