Modified Beach Handball
Modified beach handball on the playground: no dribbling, with double goals for spectacular shots (spin or in-flight).
How to play
- Explain the rules: no dribbling, three steps maximum and a double goal for a spin or in-flight shot.
- Practice passing and jump shots with no goalkeeper.
- 5-minute 4v4 games.
- Rotate goalkeepers every game.
Rules
- No contact.
- Stay out of the goal area.
- Soft ball.
Variations
Easier
No double goals.
Standard
Modified rules.
Harder
Double goals and a goalkeeper who joins the attack.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: goalkeeper or shooter in a protected zone.
- Fear of the ball: foam ball.
Learning goals
- Learn about beach handball.
- Improve passing and shooting.
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