The playing in team handball builds up spontaneity. There are not so many rules as in team handball and the players are able to use their imagination freely.

Especially the youngest players (age 6-8 years) can benefit from these games since their hands are smaller and their motor coordination is not so developed that they can control an ordinary handball. Other types of balls can therefore be used. However it is important that the balls are similar to a real handball as soon as possible, in order that they get used to it.

All the games contain elements which are used in team handball. Throwing - catching - running with or without a ball - feints - team work and much more.

It is important that the games be fun and - to a certain degree - relaxing - compared to actual team handball training. The games can therefore be used as warm up or a break after a hard training session. If the team loses its concentration during the practice, a game can be motivating for both younger and older players, and after the game the team is ready for a new turn of hard training.

Therefore: Remember to work and play in the practice. Team handball must be fun.