Korfball drill: two-sided korfball

Starting situation

The game is played with two teams of four ladies and four gentlemen each. The field is divided into two sections of 20 by 20 metres each (adapted for pupils, 15 by 15).

Goal of the game

Which team will score the most goals? Attacking (scoring and playing together to score) is separated from defending (preventing the ball from being scored, disturbing the build-up and intercepting the ball) by the division of the field into sections.

Rules

Do not run with the ball, do not play alone, only attempt goals from free position. Change after two goals or after five minutes.

Approach

The trainer gives instructions all the time. Points of attention for coaching are

• Targeted free running in the attack to score or to help play the ball towards the goalpost (build up and/or catch). There can already be a first division of tasks. A distribution of tasks in the box implies a distribution of positions, which can change after each action. In korfball terminology: free running in the post zone, attacking at shot distance, supporting (indicating) at the post, catching (taking rebound) under the post.
• Free running in the attacking zone to receive the ball from the defensive zone. The problem is that all players want to get to the line (to the ball). Only continuous coaching helps here. Again, there may be a division of labour. Who will pick up the ball and who will run free in the post area?
• Running free in the defence to transport the ball to the attacking team after an interception. Central instructions are: don't throw the ball too far and aim at a teammate.

throw to a team-mate who is free and closer to the attacking zone. Do not throw towards the basket in the defensive zone.

• When defending, the coach coaches the defenders to prevent them from scoring goals by having them follow their opponents. At the same time he coaches them on intercepting the ball by having them follow the ball. Goal avoidance and interception should be learned in combination by the young player.
• The trainer influences the use of good technique. In particular, he gives instructions on the correct execution of the overhead stretch on a stationary and moving player. Pay attention to the use of the right hand in combination with the standing leg in relation to the direction of play.
• The techniques, the means by which a fun game can be created are:
• Distance shot, walkthrough ball and penalty throw
• Overhanded stretching throw, in free position and with a defender
• Two-handed catch, stationary and in the run

The skill is only really mastered, when the techniques in the game situation are applied correctly and at the right time.

• In the game, special rules can be introduced, which are aimed at technique improvement or at division of labour, such as:
• Playing together is only allowed with one hand
• If a team drops the ball, it goes to the other team
• Players are assigned special tasks: supporting, catching, attacking.
• The trainer remains the trainer, even when he takes part in the game. During the game he can also give directions

What can you see?

• In the beginning the players play close to each other, 'clumps of basket ball'.
• Bringing the ball up in the direction of the attacking box after an interception is often done by throwing wildly in that direction instead of aiming at a team-mate.
• The attackers stand and wait for the ball at the line.
• Many technique errors due to pressure from the opponent.