defense skill definition
The main task for the defender is to stop the striker from scoring using a legal way.
The Technical steps for Defense Posture:
- Assigned position. The player needs to take the assigned position according to the plan
& formation. - Preparation. Stand with the feet shoulder wide.dividing the weight of the body equally
to the legs. Arms up with Elbow bent ready to block the ball. - Be aware about his/her place & the opponent player’s places.
advantages of zone plan
- The defending responsibility is group duty.
- Less effort as each defender assigned for a zone.
- Decrease the opening areas, gaps as each defender helps his closet
mate to defend his area. - Increase the possibility & helps in counter attack.
disadvantages of zone plan
Strikers can focus on the weak zones to create gaps by increasing their numbers & movements.
definition of zone plan
One of the most common, best & popular zone defense plans in Handball.
defenders should have many features to apply this plan such as, speed, reaction time & Balance.
In this plan all the defenders will be distributed around the crease area to cover it.
Without a defender in the front zone.
Tall defenders should stand in the middle then the shorter stand bythe sides & wings.
Counter attack (swift striking).
Counter attack plan/skill is one of the offensive plans. Which Teams apply
once they get the ball whether after the goalkeeper blocks the opponent
team shooting or intercepting the ball.
This plan can be applied by (1 to 4) strikers with considering less passing between
them and trying to score in a few seconds (3 to 6) as fast as they can.
The goalkeeper is always the leader of this plan by quick pass.
