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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.
group
Players
15+
profile
Ages
6+
ball
Balls
1+
cone
Cones
4
distance
Distance (max)
80m
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  • 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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1
Cones
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2
Distance (max)
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60m
Focus
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Skills
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3
Ages
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6 +
Balls/grp
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1
Cones
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2
Distance (max)
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Skills
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Distance (max)
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Focus
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Skills
Crumb.
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Cones
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