1. Shaping Game Play in Handball
Sample Ways of Shaping Game Play
Rules modified
Altering the size and shape of the playing area
Restricting players’ movement and actions
Differential scoring
Targets changed
Equipment modified
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

2. Jump Shot vs. Defense Game Format and Rules Players’ Side
TEAM PRACTICE CARD
Jump Shot vs. Defense
Game Format and Rules
1v1 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).
Players—How Points Are Scored
Jump Shotters
Make your jump shots!
Made jump shot= 2 point 
Made throw shot = 1 point
Defenders
Block the shots!
Shots blocked (touching arms)= 1 point 
Organisation:
- Attack starts from mid way line
Attack can dribble
Defense around circle
Defense hands up in the air
Goalkeeper is optional
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

3. For Teacher and Team Coach
Teacher and Team Coach Side
Jump Shot vs Defense
For Teacher and Team Coach
What are the tactical problems to be solved?
Offensive—Maintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space?
Creating scoring opportunities?
Defensive—Gaining possession. Defending space or a player?
Defending as a team?
Possible questions to ask
Jump 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 team
How 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
Game Variation
Same as above, but the defensive team, upon gaining possession, gets the ball to the half-court line within 8 sec. = 2 points
If the jump shot team prevents this (i.e., > than 8 sec.) = 2 points
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

4. No-Dribble Handball: Half-Court
Players’ Side
TEAM PRACTICE CARD
No-Dribble Handball: Half-Court
Game Format and Rules
3v3, 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.
Players—How Points Are Scored
Regular scoring
Game Scoring Variation
As above, but in addition . . .
Extra point is scored using a jump shot
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

5. Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
Teacher and Team Coach Side
No-Dribble Basketball: Half-Court
Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
What are the tactical problems to be solved?
Offensive—Maintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space?
Creating scoring opportunities?
Defensive—Regaining possession. Defending space or a player?
Defending as a team?
What tactical moves are emphasized?
Offensive—Decision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score?
Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)?
Defensive—Decision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching, defending space vs. a player)?
Possible questions to ask
Offense
What 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?
Defense
What 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 are
doing well and what is not
working well.
Let them know! 
If or when using time-outs
Ask what might be done
differently to play
effectively.
Give feedback on what is
going well.
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

6. Overload Handball Game format and rules Players’ Side
3vs3, 4v4, or 5v5 at half-court (teacher’s decision)
Four players on offense and three on defense
Regular violation rules
Extra defensive player subs in every minute
Players—How Points Are Scored
Offense
Regular scoring
Defense
Any intercepted or touched pass between opponents by short-handed team = 2 points
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

7. Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
Teacher andTeam Coach Side
Overload Handball
Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
What are the tactical problems to be solved?
Offensive—Maintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space?
Creating scoring opportunities?
Defensive—Regaining possession. Defending space or a player?
Defending as a team?
What tactical moves are emphasized?
Offensive—Decision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score? Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)?
Defensive—Decision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching, defending
space vs. a player)?
Possible questions to ask
Offense:
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?
Defense
How are you at an disadvantage defensively?
How can you prevent their shots?
What are you noticing about the other team’s choice of shots? How might you try to stop that?
Teacher and team coach
With each shot at goal, pick a
game play dimension and one
of your players.
What do you see happening?
Judge what your player is
doing wel, and what is not
working well.
Let them know! 
If or when using time-outs
Ask what might be done
differently to play effectively.
Give feedback on what is going
well.
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

8. Sideline Handball Game Format and Rules Players—How To Score
Players’ Side
TEAM PRACTICE CARD
Sideline Handball
Game Format and Rules
3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 (teacher’s decision)
Can be played at half-court or full court (teacher’s 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.
Players—How To Score
Regular scoring
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).

9. Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
Teacher and Team Coach Side
Sideline Handball
Instructional Focus for Teacher and Team Coach
What are the tactical problems to be solved?
Offensive—Maintaining possession? Transition play? Creating space?
Creating scoring opportunities?
Defensive—Regaining possession. Defending space or a player?
Defending as a team?
What tactical moves are emphasized?
Offensive—Decision making? Support? Adjust? Setting up a score?
Creating space (e.g., off-the-ball moves, screens, V or L cuts)?
Defensive—Decision making? Cover? Adjust (e.g., switching)?
Possible questions to ask
What 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 coach
Look 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.
From D. Siedentop, P. A. Hastie, and H. van der Mars, 2011, Complete Guide to Sport Education, Second Edition (Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics).