The 3: 2: 1 defense in handball

introduction

The 3: 2: 1 defense is recommended according to the DHB framework concept for that Advanced training I (15-16 years). With this form of defense in handball, the defense association always condenses towards the ball side. It is therefore a ball-oriented defense method with intensive footwork. The aim is to create an outnumber situation at the ball venue. On the side away from the ball, a minority is consciously accepted. This side is then considered a weak point in the 3: 2: 1 defense. The most important learning objectives in the 3: 2: 1 defense are counted

1. Follow up
2. Passed and
3. Take over
4. Create excess

Important basics for interaction in small groups Attack / defense are thereby specifically trained. Due to the offensive attack behavior, the 3: 2: 1 defense is very attractive and motivates the players.

aims

The aim is active defense in order to win the ball as quickly as possible. In addition to the primary tasks already mentioned, the defenders must:

• work position-specifically together and with the goalkeeper.
• Tactical and technical elements in individual and collective Association train.
• Develop skills and abilities through offensive defense.
• Change the defensive position as quickly as possible in order to adapt to new situations. (for later actions)
• Initiate a quick, offensive attack
• The defensive player learns by acting aggressively on the attacker motor and technical Behaviors.
• Disrupting the ball game and receiving the ball

The 10 basic rules of 3: 2: 1 defense

1. The entire defense formation shifts towards the ball side
2. Rapid pushing out against the player in possession of the ball
3. Direct secondary players secure possible ball and space paths
4. The infeed routes are blocked
5. Defenders on the side far from the ball can fall back to visually enlarge the defense area
6. The attempt to lock is prevented by pushing it out.
7. Block all walkways
8. Constantly disrupt the attack in the game setup
9. Provoke mistakes
10. Play out the counterattack.

With different possession of the ball

In possession of the backcourt center (RM). In the 3: 2: 1 defense 3 lines of attack are recognizable. 3 defensive defenders, 2 semi-offensive and 1 attacker. The players always orientate themselves on the ball and pretend triangle. If the ball is now on the right back area (RR) passed, the player shifts VM in the semi-offensive position and the half-right (MR) takes over the offensive defense. The full-backs act here offensiveto intercept possible long passes. Even against a 2: 4 defense, the triangular 3: 2: 1 defense remains.

Playing 3: 2: 1 defense means:

• Never passive, always active
• Footwork and Arm work
• Opponent always to have an eye on and communicate
• Spaces optically enlarge
• Cooperative triangle
• Diagonal position to the attacker
• Not clamp, but push out
• Running in with a ball Avoid the back of the defense
• HM is always on Ball height
• Circular rotor always push
• Free Litters from the 9 m room prevent