Handball # 3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Attacking. Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals without goalies
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- players pass by throwing
- players cannot take more than two steps with the ball
- possession changes if the ball is dropped, the other team intercepts the pass, a player takes more than two steps or a goal is scored
- players may not wrestle the ball from an opponent
- goal is scored by throwing it into opponent’s goal
Variation:
- goal can be only scored by volleying or heading it into the goal (self pass is allowed)
- players can only catch and throw the ball with one hand
- play with goalies
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy