Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Key characteristics of performing the tactical-technical offensive elements

The elements are performed in line with the characteristics of the offensive technique, described on the first page.
Playing without the ballWing player and the pivot should dedicate most effort to open for a pass. The wing players try to open by making a step or two towards the defender and then quickly jumping back towards the sideline - but not by running towards the center! The player should open for a pass when visual contact is made with the player in possession of the ball, otherwise the defender will again start to mark too tightly to allow a pass. The pivot should also not try to open to early. Pivot players should box out the defender and open into the free space in the last moment, as the ball leaves the player in possession; otherwise, the defender will be able to mark the pivot again before he receives the ball. Lateral (or back) players and wings may also run or cut towards the line when they are not in possession, or dribble; however, after the pass, every player should move to a new dangerous position by moving towards the sideline or towards the center, or by running forward.
The player should await the pass while skipping (making small steps from one foot to the other while staying in one place); this will facilitate the start and receiving the ball while in full sprint. However, the run should not be started to early, as the teammate will often not pass immediately; if the player awaiting the ball comes too close to the defender before actually receiving it, he will be forced to stop or slow down, thus loosing the speed required for an efficient drive or shot. A full sprint should only be started when the teammate makes visual contact! The player also has to estimate whether the situation is more appropriate for a drive or a shot, and adjust the approach run to the defender appropriately.
Receiving the ballThe ball should be received while standing on the right foot. This enables making three strides L-R-L before taking a shot or making a jump-pass. The ball should be caught with a short move; before the reception, the wrists should be loose, with hands turned downwards; the ball is then received only with a backward move in the wrists. If the player does not intend to pass the ball forward immediately, the ball should be raised in the shortest way possible into the OS. After catching the ball, it should be held from both sides, with thumbs forming a 60° angle, in the shape of the letter A. This way, the palm holding the ball will be open before the ball is thrown. A common mistake is catching the ball by holding it too much from the front side, which closes the palm. Simultaneously with the swing back, a slight lateral rotation of the upper body should be made, in order to prepare the player for a shot or a pass in any direction.
After receiving the ball from the right side, the ball should not be carried in front of the player. It should be retained in the OS and transferred from left hand to the right one with both hands either in front of the body or above the head.
Moving and playing with the ballThe approach run is not an element to be practiced separately. It is a part of the drive/penetration or a long-distance shot. When performing either of these two elements, the offense player should cut between two defenders with his body in the offensive stance, with 1 - 3 running steps. If the player does not intend to shoot, the run should be ended as close to the defender as possible; carrying the ball in the offensive stance enables this. The OS enables penetrating, dribbling, shooting or passing to any teammate. This way, the preferred constant threat is created, which also involves long passes. As a rule, each offense player in possession of the ball should first attempt to break towards the 6m line; if this cannot be done, the player should shoot before the defender, either while standing on the ground or with a jump-shot, or pass to the teammate that is currently in the most threatening position.
Harmless runs that are not directed towards the goal are an opportunity for the defenders to jump out of the defense formation and interrupt the offensive play. All three offense player's steps must be directed towards the goal, between two defenders. The offense player should then stop with feet placed wide apart, with the ball in the OS, directly in front of the defender, in order to draw two defenders. In order to constantly face the goal during the game, the player should perform the left-right rotation only in the hips, i.e. only by turning his/her upper body. The feet should always be directed towards the goal.
The approach run can be prolonged by a jump-pass. Faked shot, with the hand in the open palm, above the head, will enable such a pass. If the players play with the ball above the head, they will be able to pass more often to the wing player, especially with a jump-pass, thus constantly stretching the defense formation.
When the ball is carried past the defender, it should be held above the head. If the ball is held in front of the player, the defender can easily stop the break with a foul. Again, the ball should be held in an open palm, turned outwards, ready for a pass in both directions, even at longer distance.
Before attempting a break through the defense, the ball should be shoved upwards and to the front; thus, the hand holding the ball will be raised high above the head when breaking past the defender.
Breaking past the defender with running strides is faster than when the offense player moves with switch steps or when landing on both feet widely apart. It is important not to run with both feet too close together, as it easier to change the direction of the run if they are farther apart. During the break, the offense player should face the goal as well, holding the ball in the offensive stance, ready for a shot or a pass in any direction. Therefore, stepping with one foot behind the other can be very useful when breaking to the left side. A lot of players may not be comfortable with breaking in the offensive stance, but the goal of the break or penetration is above all to draw the next defender and pass to an open teammate immediately before the foul. This can only be achieved in the OS!Passing the ballShooting technique only differs from the passing technique at the end of the sequence of moves: when shooting, the fingers cover the ball, while with passes they slide underneath it, imparting a slight backspin on it by giving it a "lick". The swig back for a shot or a long pass should be the same: diagonally backwards, upwards, high above the head, until the pectoral (chest) muscles are stretched, with a simultaneous rotation of the upper body by 90°. If the OS is the starting position, an accurate shot or a long pass only require raising the ball high upwards and making a lateral rotation of the upper body. When thrusting forwards, the chain of motion is of key importance: shoulder - elbow - wrist. More advanced players also apply the whip effect, when the elbow is raised first and the forearm is hung downwards, which is then followed by a sudden forward thrust of the elbow. Before the throw, or the thrust, the elbow should be in front of the ball, and the palm should be open and turned upwards and outwards to enable shooting to any part of the frame. Immediately before the ball is thrown, is should be covered with a downward movement of the wrist if it is shot, or given a backspin if it is passed. Remember, the correct position of the palm will depend on the way the ball is caught and held, and on the correct upper body rotation. When shooting, the swing back is not as important, since the throw begins by a forward movement of the arm; however, circular motion and bending the arm do not result in accurate shots, let alone in accurate passes! The center point of the shot is the shoulder; therefore, it should be raised high before the ball is thrown. During the forward thrust, the elbow should not be lowered, and the forearm should not be moved forward too soon by bending the elbow, as this will weaken the shot and make it less accurate.
Inaccurate passes cause too many turnovers during the game. For short passes it suffices to catch the ball by immediately opening the palm with a short move of the wrist; a medium-distance pas requires some additional rotation of the hips and carrying the ball above the shoulder in the OS. This means that as the ball is caught, it should be swung back immediately; then it is only required to extend the arm forwards, in the direction of the pass. If the palm is open and the fingers slide under the ball, giving it a backspin, the passes will be accurate and fast, yet easy to catch!
Fake passes and fake shots are convincing enough if they are indicated with the shoulder, without moving the ball away from the position from which it is ready for a shot.
Mistakes, especially when receiving the ball, shooting and passing, may have a decisive influence on the player's success. They should be the focus of your attention!
Playing with the ball above the head, in full sprint, facing the goal, along with accurate passes,will improve handball even further.

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