Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Handball

Handball (10 mins)

Organization:

2 Small sided field, the width of the 18 and as wide as you have available (18x40), 3v3

(field size can change depending on space available/number of players and their ages)

Instructions:

Players have try to throw or roll the ball in the opposing pug goal.

3 steps and/or 3 seconds to get rid of the ball.

No use of feet.

Pass ins everytime the ball goes out of bounds (like basketball)

Keep score

Coaching Points:

Have Fun,

Let them get a sweat going.

Assess and Identify who is athletic and who is has good technique and who might struggle during the session.

Do not make any stoppages, coach big errors on the fly. Keep any coaching points short and sweet.

Progressions:

1. Score with headers/volleys

2. One player uses feet

3. Must control with any part of body before cathcing

Regression

1.Allowing more steps/or one bounce then catch