Empty Hand Passing

This way of passing is very effective under cross behind the ball-holder The ball is held with the shooting hand under the ball with spread fingers and the back of the hand turned against the floor. The pass is made by pulling the throwing arm backwards and the ball is pressed backwards with the fingers. The throwing arm continues upwards as if an ordinary throw is performed. Skilled players are able to make a pass backwards by performing a shooting feint and then turn the wrist around and flick the ball backwards.

The Fall Shot

Preparation :

1. Have back to goal

2. Flex knees, hold hands chest high

3. Pivot, swing ball inside the area

Execution :

4. Push toward goal

5. Lift shooting arm up and back

6. Keep head up, eyes on goalie

7. Whip throwing arm forward

8. Snap wrist

Follow-through :

9. Extend non throwing arm to the floor

10. Extend shooting arm to the floor

11. Flex elbows

12. Catch yourself with hands

Grasping The Ball

The grasping of the ball is important, and the correct way improves the ability to throw the ball correct and precise. That goes for every possible way of throwing the ball.The hand is spread as much as possible in such a way, that the thumb and little finger don't loose a firm grip of the ball, as it is those two fingers, who direct the ball in the intended direction. The 3 middle fingers are slightly spread, so that they can give the ball extra speed at the moment of shooting by giving it the last flick. The ball must only be in contact with the outside of the palm.The most ordinary errors are, that the distance between the thumb and the little finger is too small or the ball is in full contact with the palm.

To practice grasping the ball, exercises to hold (and catch) the ball by throwing it to the floor and catch it again with one hand only. The palm must be turned downwards. Practising with a bigger ball is even better.

High Throw

High throw is similar to ordinary throw except that the angle of the throwing arm is more than 90 degrees.

Ordinary Throw

In the ordinary throw the angle of the elbow is about 90 degrees. For right-handed shooters the left foot is in front pointing straightforward and the shooter stands in a broad-standing position. The right foot is pointing outward causing the body to turn the side against the direction of the shot.





When the throw is performed a lot of things happen. The weight is shifted to the left foot and at the same time the hip is turned forward. This causes the shoulder to turn forward and the ball is pressed forward. Now the forearm is flicked forward and the wrist is bend backwards. At last the wrist is pressed forward and the 3 middle fingers gives the ball the last push forward. The little finger and the thumb are used to direct the ball.

Catching The Ball

Catching the ball is an essential technical element in handball. Accurate catching is very important and ensures a fast, smooth and efficient game. Catching the ball with two hands is the best method. In some situations one can use one hand with the help of the other hand before passing or shooting. So-called “putting down” a ball is rarely used.

The “softness” of catching the ball is another feature of catching. Fingers must be relaxed and properly placed on the ball providing shock absorption during impact. An additional element, which is important while catching, is the speed of movement and the proper positioning of a player in regard to the path of a ball.

In handball there are the following methods of catching the ball:

1. upper
2. half upper
3. lower
4. in midair
5. after bounce
6. from the ground
7. with the help of the other hand
8. 'putting down' a ball