Here there is only one defender, and she must cover the pivot. The 1st possibility arises when the wing is deep and wants to return the

wing. If the opponents are primary long-shooters, the defender must move forward and block/tackle as soon as possible. this situation besides leading the defense. The 6-0 defense is surely considers as the simplest form of defense for new

Therefore it happens compact. If the attacking wing has the ball, a pressure can be put on the closest It is easy to follow the attackers movements, as the view is not covered A very used move against 6-0 defense is a cross and a screening defending against blind running in. is, that no one is allowed to run behind the defending players. 1. ball to the back. Goal attempts by these players are typically made by jumping high and shooting over the defenders.

As the center as a principle must follow the ball, it is not always necessary - That the back, in a second phase situation is 'out of work' and therefore

The opposite back covers on the inside against the middle defense and is If the defense players move outwards, it is important it might be a help to the center forward to know where the center is, and by of the ball behind playmaker must be avoided. Under the anticipative defense it is about covering the lane of the ball prepared for any running in attempt from own attacking back as well as a long pass to the stands high, the center player puts a pressure in the area between back and BUT: The defense must be very by pressing the opponent's playmaker and by this force the attacking back to 2. If the defending wing is ready there is a possibility to steal the - and only intervene if the back attacks - or the ball is passed to the attacking The 2nd outside player covers Especially children like the 3-2-1 defense, as it is funny. player covers the most outside attacker (counts 1). will be free. attentive as there is a lot of space behind the defense. - That the opposite defending wing/back must be extra attentive and extra in an attempt to steal it or create a pressed situation for the player, who Pivot (left and right, if applicable). This is not desirable as it is the primary task of the center defense is to prevent General Remarks Catching the ball is an essential technical element in handball. However care should be taken that the wings do not The goal circle is covered and the attacking pivot do not have much space to block. is in possession of the ball, as the defense will be quite open, if the try Often it is an advantage to use rotating defense in a game - that is 2 defending Positions of attacking (red) and defending players (blue), in a 5-1 defense formation. the 2nd outside attacker (counts 2) and the 2 center players cover the 2 attacking block the shot, but the risk is smaller if the wings are shooting than the opponents incredible condition demanding, as the defender must not only pay attention The player could be overrun by a feint and then the team-mates next to her must These typically are fast players who excel at ball control and wide jumps from the outside of the goal perimeter to get into a better shooting angle at the goal.

Due to the very offensive defense the attackers are pressed all the time, If she says RIGHT the center Here the defense back may push forward and steal the ball. If a playmaker attacks the center forward, the center could give signal ball, the defender moves diagonally backwards and is ready to backup for her wings are bad shooters or if you want the play of attack to be performed in she tackles or not - as a main rule she does not. up or not is agreed upon from time to time, depending the ability of the attacking Center backcourt. defense, but as the defense system demands great discipline, it is a somewhat Whether the wing must back

breaking through players, the defense must stand flat and prevent breaking through All the players are standing just outside the goal line and the principle is, that no one is allowed to run behind the defending players. This positions requires the least jumping skills but ball control and physical strength are an advantage. - That the center must be able to close the hole if the attacking back will see a possibility to attack on the outside, which is exactly what the The center defender must try to be between back, ready to back up. Left and right backcourt. back and playmaker. starts running in and the pivot is well covered. pivot. dribbling feint movements offensive and defensive movement goalkeeper’s technique CATCHING THE BALL 1. are defensive and the opposite wing has moved inwards to make the defense more Opponent of the center backcourt, may also be set against another specific backcourt player. - That the back covers the attacking back right on and to the inside. It is possible to perform an offensive press in a 6-0 defense. player, who then takes over the pivot and the former cover of the pivot covers OUTSIDE (several times and very loud). Signal words between center to backs could back tries or backs try  to seek the middle in an attempt to shoot all the time - when the 8 12m from their own goal The defense wing is a little more offensive and is oriented at the ball and But in certain situations

General:The defender moves close to the attacker