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Handball around the Square in Threes
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Handball around the Square in Threes
Focus
Run & Carry.
Skills
Handball Long.
Purpose
Players can form an effective attack by running in lines, using handball to get past outnumbered opponents. This drill practices sharp, sideways handball whilst running at speed, and good positioning to receive.
Players
15
+
Ages
6
+
Balls
1
+
Cones
4
Distance (max)
80m
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Instructions
Setup
Three groups at each corner of an 100m square
Step 1
First group of 3 (A) start running towards (B), handballing sideways in a line
Players must be running at near full pace and call loudly for the ball
Step 2
Group (A) finish by handballing to the centre player in group (B)
Step 3
Group (B) carry the ball to group (C) with handball, then group (C) work the ball to group (D) who complete the loop by working to (A)
The middle player in the group is always given the final handball
Step 4
Increase the intensity by introducing a second ball if there are enough players
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Ages
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Balls/grp
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Cones
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Distance (max)
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Ages
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Ages
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Balls
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Cones
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Distance (max)
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Focus
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Skills
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Ages
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+
Balls/grp
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Cones
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Distance (max)
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Focus
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Skills
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Groups of
4
Ages
13
+
Balls/grp
1
Cones
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Distance (max)
60m
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Ages
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Balls/grp
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Cones
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Distance (max)
10m
Skills
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Players
8
+
Ages
6
+
Balls
1
Cones
1
Distance (max)
15m
Focus
Contested ball.
Skills
Crumb.
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Players
8
+
Ages
13
+
Balls
5
+
Cones
5
Distance (max)
70m
Focus
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Skills
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