Section 1

• 1 The Basics

THROWING AND CATCHING

• 1.1a Throwing and Catching
• 1.1b Passing and Following the Ball
• 1.1c Basic Exercises in Pairs
• 1.1d Developing Basic Exercises in Pairs
• 1.1e Circuit with Several Assist Players
• 1.1f Working in a Square
• 1.1g Some Exercises for Groups of Three
• 1.1h In Groups of Four with a Fixed Assist Player to the Side
• 1.1i Throwing and Catching with a Quarter or Half Turn
• 1.1j Circle Exercises
• 1.1k Cross Running
• 1.1l Group of Three with a Defender
• 1.1m Exercises by a Line
• 1.1n Target Throwing and other exercises for Accurate Passing
• 1.1o Ball Tricks
• 1.1p Exercises Against a Wall
• 1.1q Hitball

Section 2

• 2 Individual Korfball Skills

Section 3

• 3 Korfball

Section 4

• 4 Miscellaneous

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1.1 THROWING AND CATCHING

(c) BASIC EXERCISES IN PAIRS

Throwing and catching in pairs

Two players stand opposite each other at a distance of eight metres (depending on the level of the group) and one of the pair has a ball. Both are stationary. The distance may be indicated using cones or markings on the floor. In groups of uneven number, make a group of three. This is better than playing yourself or leaving one player inactive.

A. The pair pass the ball to each other, throwing and catching with two hands. After awhile, introduce more excitement by setting targets

- which group can be the first to play the ball 25 times?

- which pair can pass for the longest period without the ball touching the ground?

B. As A, but passing with one hand.

C. As B, but passing with the other hand.

D. Passing with two hands, catching with one hand (the receiver indicates to which hand the ball should be passed).

E. As D, but catching with the other hand.

F. The players roll the ball to each other.

G. The players move closer together and give bounce passes.

H. The figure of eight pattern – Number 1 throws with the right hand to Number 2, who catches with the right hand, moves the ball to the left hand and passes the ball to the left hand of Number I who transfers the ball to the right hand etc. Thus ball travels in a figure of eight.

I. The players receive difficult passes, so that their partner has problems catching the ball.

1. Although these are stationary exercises, don’t let the players be “rigid” – the movements should be loose and relaxed.

2. The purpose of the exercises is to instil correct technique, which should become automatic because of the high number of repetitions.

1. The same exercise but with greater distance between the players.

2. An enjoyable variation is to begin with both players close together and after, say, six passes, each player takes a step backwards. Gradually they move further apart until they reach their maximum passing distance (let everyone have a few attempts at passing at their limit).

3. The same exercises but now both players are in constant movement so that the pass becomes more difficult.

4. Perform the exercises with medicine balls, or with very light balls such as volleyballs or foam balls. Working with heavier or lighter material can increase speed/power and/or improve technique. Where training time is limited, this variation may not be essential. However, in certain specific cases, it can be an excellent option.

5. The same exercises but now with defenders. The defender is fairly passive, placing him/herself in front of the thrower but not making the pass too difficult. The passer now has to use the technique in a more realistic situation. The problems posed have to be overcome, for example by taking a step backwards (without travelling) to give the pass more easily.