Intro Handball 3v3
Intro handball 3-vs-3 with small goals and a foam ball.
How to play
- Explain the basics: three steps with the ball, dribbling and the goal area.
- Warm-up drill: passing and shooting at goal in pairs.
- 3-vs-3 games of 4 minutes.
- Rotate teams and goalies.
Rules
- Only the goalie enters the goal area.
- No contact: defend the ball.
- Maximum three steps or three seconds with the ball.
Variations
Easier
No dribbling and a big goal area.
Standard
Basic handball rules.
Harder
Double goal on a fast break after a steal.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: protected goal and uncontested shot from outside.
- Fear of the ball: soft ball and goalie not required to block with the body.
Learning goals
- Get started in handball.
- Practice passing, shooting and getting open.
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