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Shaping Game Playin Handball

Sample Ways of Shaping Game PlayRules modifiedAltering the size and shape of the playing areaRestricting players movement and actionsDifferential scoringTargets changedEquipment modifiedFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).PlayersHow Points Are Scored Jump ShottersMake your jump shots! Made jump shot= 2 point Made throw shot = 1 point

DefendersBlock the shots!Shots blocked (touching arms)= 1 point Jump Shot vs. DefenseGame Format and Rules1v1 or 2v2, start from half way line. Defenders around the circle.

Jump Shot team members rotate after every four throws.

With each block, jump shot team is allowed one follow-up shot.

Once each player on every team has had two jump shots, teams switch.

Watch for rough play (e.g., coming over the back).TEAM PRACTICE CARDPlayers SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).Organisation:- Attack starts from mid way lineAttack can dribbleDefense around circleDefense hands up in the airGoalkeeper is optional

Possible questions to askJump Shot team What will increase your chance of getting in a good shot position?If your shot gets blocked, what is your new responsibility?

Defensive teamHow do you decide where to line up along the circle? If you do not get to block the ball, what is your task?If your team gains possession and you do not get the ball, how can you help in transition?Teacher and team coach With each jump shot, pick a game play dimension and one of your players. What do you see happening? Judge what your player is doing well and what is not working well. Let him or her know!

If or when using time-outs Ask him or her what might be done differently to play effectively. Give feedback on what is going well. Jump Shot vs DefenseGame VariationSame as above, but the defensive team, upon gaining possession, gets the ball to the half-court line within 8 sec. = 2 pointsIf the jump shot team prevents this (i.e., > than 8 sec.) = 2 points For Teacher and Team CoachWhat are the tactical problems to be solved? OffensiveMaintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space? Creating scoring opportunities? DefensiveGaining possession. Defending space or a player? Defending as a team? Teacher and Team Coach SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).PlayersHow Points Are Scored Regular scoring No-Dribble Handball: Half-CourtGame Scoring Variation

As above, but in addition . . .Extra point is scored using a jump shot

Game Format and Rules3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 at half-court (teacher decision)Absolutely NO dribbling allowed (violation: opposing team takes starting from mid way line).Turnover off goalie catch. Back to top of court.Foul = Free throw to start at the top of the court.Otherwise, use standard rules.Start with attackers by mid way line and defenders around the circle.TEAM PRACTICE CARDPlayers SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

Possible questions to askOffenseWhat will increase your chances of getting good shot opponents?When would it be a better time to shoot from within the key.What does the ball handler have to watch for?

DefenseWhat is the better position for you to defend an opponent who is not on the ball?What about the one who is outside the 3-point line?

Teacher and team coach Focus on either offensive or defensive play only. Focus on the action away from the ball! What do you see happening? Judge what your players aredoing well and what is not working well.Let them know!

If or when using time-outsAsk what might be done differently to play effectively.Give feedback on what is going well. No-Dribble Basketball: Half-CourtInstructional Focus for Teacher and Team CoachWhat tactical moves are emphasized? OffensiveDecision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score?Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)? DefensiveDecision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching, defending space vs. a player)?What are the tactical problems to be solved? OffensiveMaintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space? Creating scoring opportunities? DefensiveRegaining possession. Defending space or a player? Defending as a team? Teacher and Team Coach SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).Overload HandballGame format and rules3vs3, 4v4, or 5v5 at half-court (teachers decision)Four players on offense and three on defenseRegular violation rulesExtra defensive player subs in every minutePlayersHow Points Are ScoredOffenseRegular scoring

DefenseAny intercepted or touched pass between opponents by short-handed team = 2 pointsPlayers SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

Possible questions to askOffense:What is necessary to get good shot opportunities? When might it be a better time to drive to the goal? How might you create space around the circle for your teammates?From which angle are shots perhaps easier to make?

DefenseHow are you at an disadvantage defensively? How can you prevent their shots? What are you noticing about the other teams choice of shots? How might you try to stop that? Teacher and team coachWith each shot at goal, pick agame play dimension and oneof your players. What do you see happening?Judge what your player is doing wel, and what is notworking well.Let them know!

If or when using time-outsAsk what might be donedifferently to play effectively. Give feedback on what is goingwell. Overload HandballWhat tactical moves are emphasized? OffensiveDecision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score? Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)? DefensiveDecision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching, defending space vs. a player)?Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team CoachWhat are the tactical problems to be solved? OffensiveMaintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space? Creating scoring opportunities? DefensiveRegaining possession. Defending space or a player? Defending as a team? Teacher andTeam Coach SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).Sideline HandballGame Format and Rules3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 (teachers decision)Can be played at half-court or full court (teachers decision)One additional player on each team plays just outside of the sideline (both sides).Sideline players cannot guard each other. That is, the sideline players on the team in possession of the ball are the only ones who can participate. A pass to a sideline player cannot be intercepted by the sideline player of the opposing team.Sideline players can dribble freely up and down the sideline.Sideline players cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds. Otherwise, regular violation rules apply. PlayersHow To ScoreRegular scoring

TEAM PRACTICE CARDPlayers SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

Possible questions to askWhat is the role of the sideline players? When might it be good to use the sideline player? How might the sideline player be used as an offensive threat?How might you be able to avoid the need for passing to the sideline player? What should your sideline players look for? Teacher and team coachLook to see how the sideline players are being utilized!What do you see happening?What might you do to encourage the use of the sideline player?Judge what the players are doing well and what is not working well.Let them know!

If or when using time-outs Ask him or her what might be done differently to play effectively. Give feedback on what is going well. Sideline HandballWhat tactical moves are emphasized? OffensiveDecision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score? Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)? DefensiveDecision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching)?Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team CoachWhat are the tactical problems to be solved? OffensiveMaintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space? Creating scoring opportunities? DefensiveRegaining possession. Defending space or a player? Defending as a team? Teacher and Team Coach SideFrom D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).