Handball: The Art of Quickly Recovering After a Shot

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In handball, a swift recovery after a shot is crucial for transitioning into the next play. Specifically, the ability to fluidly roll out of a fall and get back on your feet smoothly contributes to seamless offense-defense transitions and overall team dynamics. Here are some key tips to master this technique.

1. The Foundation: A Perfect Fall

A quick recovery hinges on a high-quality fall.

  • Disperse Impact: When landing, distribute your weight from your glutes to your back and shoulders, avoiding concentrating the impact on a single point. Ideally, your body should slide across the mat upon landing.
  • Round Your Body: Rounding your body reduces friction during the roll, allowing for a smoother rotation. Engage your core and tuck your chin to protect your head.
  • Limb Positioning: To prevent awkward landings, keep your arms tucked close to your body or slide them along the ground to absorb impact.

2. Redirecting Weight for Rotation

Immediately after the fall, initiate the rolling motion with a focus on quickly getting back up.

  • Visualize the Axis: Maintain a rounded body shape and imagine rotating around a vertical axis extending from your head to your toes.
  • Utilize Your Center of Gravity: Consciously shift your center of gravity towards the direction you want to get up. For instance, if you wish to rise to your right, slightly shift your weight to that side.
  • Leverage Momentum: Skillfully use the impact of the landing and the rebound from contact with the ground to generate momentum for your roll.

3. Specific Actions for Getting Up

Core and leg strength enable a smooth recovery from a roll.

  • Arm Push: Effectively use the arm that is in contact with the ground. Applying force to push off the ground in the direction you want to get up will add momentum to your roll and assist in lifting your body.
  • Tuck Knees and Feet: As you roll, quickly tuck the knee and foot on the side you wish to get up with towards your body. This action acts as a lever, providing the propulsion needed to stand.
  • Eye Direction: Directing your gaze towards the direction you want to get up and consciously orienting your entire body in that direction will lead to a smoother movement.
  • Core Stability: To prevent your body from wobbling as you stand, constantly engage your abdominal and back muscles to stabilize your core.

4. Effective Practice Methods

Mastering these techniques requires systematic practice.

  • Basic Mat Practice: On a soft mat, start by slowly repeating the fall-to-roll motion, focusing on understanding your body’s movements. Gradually increase speed as you get comfortable, aiming for fluid movements.
  • Getting Up from a Supine Position: Practice getting up from a lying-on-your-back position by rounding your body to one side and generating momentum to roll and stand. Concentrate on using your arms and knees effectively.
  • Practice from Low Positions: Practice taking a fall from a seated or low position and immediately rolling up. This helps develop adaptability in real-game scenarios.
  • Repetitive Practice After Shots: In collaboration with coaches or teammates, repeatedly practice falling and rolling up after actual shots. Begin slowly, then increase speed as you gain proficiency, always keeping the transition to the next play in mind.

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