Training of defensive and semi-offensive cooperative defense strategies for handball teams. Jörg Madinger

passes the ball to

, and

now also starts a 1-on-1 action against

.

      - Afterwards, the three players switch positions and the course starts over.

      

should choose their passing speed in such a way that

is able to do the “triangle move” correctly.

      

should always maintain the proper defending posture when stepping forward towards the attacking player (correct foot and arm posture).

      No. 12: 1-on-1 exercise with fast adjustment and without a ball

       Difficulty level:

      Minimum number of players: 9

      Equipment required: 1 pole, 1 bib, and 1 handball per group of 3

       Setting:

      - The players make teams of three.

      - Each team of three plays at a pole.

       Course:

      - One player starts as defending player, one as attacking player. The third player stands near the pole at a short distance and holds a bib.

      - Upon the coach’s whistle, all attacking players start the course in parallel:

      -

1-on-1 without a ball and to touch the pole with his hand (A).

tries to prevent the attacking player from touching the pole for as long as possible (B).

      - As soon as one attacking player has touched the pole (C), he calls out “STOP”.

      - “STOP” is the sign for the players standing next to the poles (

,

, and

) to throw the bib in the air (D).