101 Team Handball

Description

During the last few years, handball - a modern and attractive high-speed game - has been fascinating more and more spectators and fans. 101 Team Handball provides sound practical advice for beginners and introduces more advanced techniques and tactics for more experienced players. The book focuses on the technical and tactical aspects of the game for both defence and attacking situations, with a separate section dedicated to the goalkeeper and their training - due to the importance of this position. It also briefly covers physical and psychological training concepts specific to handball, alongside diagrams to explain the referees' signals. Fully illustrated with step-by-step sequence photographs as well as action shots to aid understanding of this fast-paced sport, this is the essential tool for all handball players.

Promotion info

First modern English-language coaching guide to this dynamic and exciting Olympic sport of handball.

Author description

Felicia Lidia Radu is a PE Teacher and freelance Handball Coach. Beatrice Aurelia Abalasei is Lecturer in Handball Coaching at "Al. I. Cuza" University Iasi, Romania.

Table of contents

Foreword \ 1. Brief history of handball \ 2. Overview of rules \ 3. Handball techniques and skills \ 4. Tactics in Handball \ 5. The Handball goalkeeper \ 6. Other components of Handball training \ 7. Running /organising Handball events \ Glossary of terms \ Useful contacts \Appendix 1: Referee signals