Small group: Defend the zone - Handball
Associated sport: Handball
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No
Game description
Runners start in the middle, move to one end and try to hit a target. Players can either dribble the ball for 3 steps and then pass, or pass after 3 seconds. Interceptors must prevent the ball from hitting the target. (Teams of 3 or more).
What you need (setting up)
- Suitable indoor or outdoor playing area.
- 4 x cones or markers to define the playing area.
- Tape to mark 'No-Go' zones.
- 2 x targets - large cones, cricket wickets or alternative.
- 1 x size 0 or size 1 handball or equivalent ball per game, e.g. tennis ball.
What to do
- 3 v 3 or 4 v 4.
- Each team has has a goal area.
- 1 team (attackers) starts with possession in the centre.
- Attackers:
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- move the ball around by passing between team-mates.
- try to avoid being tagged with the ball. If tagged the attacker must pass the ball.
- hit the target from a throw outside of the 'No-Go' area
- Interceptors:
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- try to intercept the ball being thrown by the attackers.
- try to tag the attacker with the ball.
- try to prevent the ball from hitting the target.
- become the attachers when the ball is intercepted and try to hit their target.
Scoring
- Attackers - one point for reaching and hitting their target.
- Interceptors - one point if they intercept a ball.
Change it
- Change the method of travelling with the ball, e.g. hop or jump.
- Define a distance the interceptors must stay from runners, e.g. 1 metre or more.
- Change the size of the target, e.g. create a goal to throw through or a bin to hit
Safety
- Ensure a smooth playing area with adequate space between groups.
- No contact between players.
- The ball cannot be taken from another player's possession.
Ask the players
- If you don't have the ball, how can you help your team-mates?
- Is it better to pass to your team-mate when you are close to the defender or further away?
- Where will you move to defend the cone?
- How can you put pressure on the person with the ball?
