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Adapted Beach Handball

Adapted beach handball: no dribbling, double points for spectacular goals (spin or jump shot), with a soft ball.

PhaseMain activitie
Duration22 min
Ages10–12
SpaceField
EquipmentSoft ball
IntensityHigh

How to play

  1. Explain the rules: no dribbling, three steps with the ball.
  2. Practice passing and jump shots.
  3. Games of 4-vs-4.
  4. Rotate goalies.

Rules

Variations

Easier

No double points.

Standard

Adapted rules.

Harder

Double points.

Adaptations

Learning goals

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