TEAM HANDBALL
DRILLS

1) FIND THE RIGHT PLAYER
Divide the players into teams of 4.  Put one ball into each group.  Players are numbered from 1-4.  The ball is then always passed from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4, and back to 1.  It is important that the players circulate as much as possible around the hall while passing the ball.

2) STAR BALL PASSING
Players place themselves in a circle/star formation with one player in the middle.  2 balls needed in this activity.  The middle player receives the first ball from one of the outside players and passes it back to the next player in the circle and then turns to recive and pass the second ball in the same way, before turning again to the first ball and so on....
Variations: 
Both balls are played in the same direction
The balls go in opposite directions

3) KEEP AWAY (MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE)
The two players bounce or pass the ball to one another while the middle player attempts to steal the ball.

4) GROUPS OF 3, 2 BALLS
With 2 balls.  The middle player is the goalkeeper and blocks easy shots from one player then turns around 180 degrees and blocks a shot from the other player.

5) QUICK PASS
The players stand in similar formation as monkey in the middle, 2 balls used, one to each end player.  The centre player has to pass quickly to one outside player then turn to do the same with the other player.  This is a good drill for fast footwork.

6) LATERAL MOVEMENT DRILL
Groups of 3 with 2 balls.  The players form a triangle formation with 2 of the players holding a ball.  The 3rd player is forced to move laterally (sideways) in order to receive the ball from one of the passers. Always return to original position after passing back.

7) PASSING AND TURNING
Form 2 lines with each line having at least 2-3 players in it.  The 2 lines stand facing eachother.  One ball per group.  The pass must be made while moving forward.  Immediately after passing the ball you move quickly behind the other player.

8) ON THE RUN DRILL
Players get together in groups of three.  Each group has a ball.  They run around the gym/playing area in a triangular formation while passing the ball between themselves.

9) FOX DRILL
Divide the students into groups of 5 or 6.  All players have a ball and all but one, the fox, has a hoop. Players attempt to run from one hoop to the other while bouncing the ball.  The fox, who also is bouncing the ball, must try to tag a player not in the hoop.

10) TWO LINE DRILL
Divide the students into 2 groups.  Each groups is lined up facing eachother about 5m apart.  The player with the ball throws to the first player on the opposite line and proceeds to run to the end of the opposing line.  This is repeated with the tempo and speed of the drill increases.

11) FASTBREAK WITH ONE PLAYER
Start the drill with a long pass just past the halfway point in the gym.  The receiver then takes 2-3 steps and shoots on a goalie or empty net.

12)  FASTBREAK WITH TWO PLAYERS
Same as above but with an extra attacker.  This drill involves making two passes before a shot on shot is made.

13) TARGET DRILL (GOALKEEPER DRILL)
Have the goalkeeper defend various targets that are posted on the wall.  The shooters attempt to hit the targets on the wall as the goalie tries to defend.  Points are scored for each target hit.






Sources:
Mini-Handball. Canadian Team Handball Federation.  Coaching Development Committee.
The Name of the Game is ....... TEAM HANDBALL. Canadian Team Handball Federation.

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