USA Team Handball’s Post

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How to watch Handball at 2024 Paris Olympics: Full schedule, where to stream games and more

Major competitions don't escape Move Sports' attention. The European Handball Championship has begun, an iconic competition due to its history and the number of followers the sport has. What can we expect from this competition? #SportsEventManagement #CorporateEvent #teambuilding #portugalsport #move #movesports #moveportugal #thegamechangers #sportevents #movewithus

⭐️🍋PERFORMANCE REFLECTIONS⭐️🍋 Recently, my handball referee colleague and I had the pleasure of meeting up with former national and top coach Jan Pytlick The main purpose was related to a new initiative among the elite referees in gaining a better understanding on tactical formations, systems, and dynamics seen from a more player/coach/team-level point of view in handball 🤾♂️ These topics are a huge add on with fruitful tools and methods in order to become even more proactive in viewing, reading, and understanding the specific game - and handball trends in general! ⚖️ All with the ambition to become even more clear, transparent, and correct in our instant decision making under the dynamics of maximum pressure, full time professionals, hundreds of thousands TV-viewers, medias, etc. ‼️‼️ These are all relevant parameters for exploring and harvesting each and every opportunity to squeeze the lemon and optimize our performance via continuous improvements and new perspectives 🍋✌️🙌 In sum, elements that I personally really appreciate when it comes to feedback and reflection - something that I do not only use inside the elite handball arenas, but also in my corporate job at Eurowind Energy ‼️🫡 Bonus info: There is still plenty of room for further improvement - speaking of squeezing the lemon 🍋 🤪🥳 #performance #improvement #optimize #NEVERgoodenough #NEVERgetsatisfied #DESTROYitIFitWORKS #REinvent

The Invisible Game - Handball in the USA 🤾♀️ Did you know that in the U.S., handball is rarely played at ages 3-18, yet the U.S. still sends Junior National teams to the U20 World Championships? How is that possible? Imagine a European national team competing at the U20 World Championships without a widespread youth program! This is just one of the many intriguing aspects of U.S. handball I explore in my latest blog post. 🌉 From the handball hubs of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the vibrant club scene on the East Coast, discover how a sport develops against the odds. Despite its modest structures, U.S. handball is powered by a core of passionate enthusiasts and recent strategic developments. It's a landscape of challenges but one rich in untapped potential. 💡 Recent Highlights: - Innovative partnerships for coach training and eLearning | https://lnkd.in/gh3MX8WM - The vital roles of new working groups | https://lnkd.in/gU3HcTGy - International connections fostering growth - The national teams’ progress under experienced coaches 🏆 A Future Shining Bright: With the 2028 Olympics in LA on the horizon, U.S. handball stands at the cusp of a transformative era. This event could be the catalyst for a wave of enthusiasm and development, turning a niche sport into a national passion. 🎙️ Exciting Announcement: In line with our journey to 2028, we're launching a U.S. handball podcast this March! It's a platform to dive deep into these topics, celebrate triumphs, and chart the course for the future of the sport in the U.S. 👀 Read the Full Story: Click the link below to explore part 1 of this series, where I delve deeper into the current state of U.S. handball, its structures, successes, and the exciting path ahead. 🔗 Full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/g2XJYJr9 📢 Join the Conversation: What's your view on the future of U.S. handball? Share your thoughts, and stay tuned for our podcast launch in March! #USHandball #Handball2028 #SportsDevelopment #Olympics2028 #HandballPodcast

What is Handball? 🤾♀️ When most people in Australia hear "handball," they often think of the four-square game played in schoolyards. Nope, that's not the one I'm talking about. The one I'm talking about has an emoji!🤾♀️ Handball, the one I played professionally for many years, is an incredible, fast-paced team sport that’s part of the Olympic Games and is currently being played in Paris. The beach version is also being showcased at Paris 2024, with the hope that it becomes a permanent sport in the Olympic schedule in the coming years. Both are awesome sports that, unfortunately, don’t get enough coverage here in Australia. What are the basics? Handball combines elements of basketball, soccer, and netball. It’s played indoors with teams of seven players, where the goal is to score by throwing the ball into the opposing team's net. The game requires agility, strength, and teamwork – making it as thrilling to watch as it is to play. If you want another explanation, check out the awesome video Jimmy Rees OAM has created👇 Even though I now also play the beach version, the traditional indoor handball remains close to my heart. Check both sports out now - Handball on 9Now and Beach Handball on YouTube via the IHF Competitions page. #handball #paris2024 #olympicsport #teamwork #sports #athletelife #beachhandball #australiansport

The set-up in the arena. Precondition for top handball. But before the set-up is complete, some work is necessary - my job as TIS-Manager at the EHF Men's EURO 2024 in Berlin and Hamburg. Coordinating the individual processes, adhering to the planned schedules. A game of dominoes - if the first stone falls, the process starts and all the others fall too. The goal: great handball sport in the arena and on television. A perfect TV picture. Months before the first match, the camera positions in the arena are determined. High camera platform? Steep stands? The circumstances are different in every arena. Why all of this? The next steps depend on. The set-up can start. The first domino is the sports floor. A wooden subfloor is laid on the concrete floor of the arena. This ensures that all the equipment is on the same level. This subfloor also serves as cushioning for the players. Up to 1,800m2 must be accurately covered. Time required? Several hours are needed. As soon as the subfloor is finished, the actual sports floor begins. A mobile Taraflex Evolution floor from Gerflor was used at the EHF EURO. Even the delivery and storage is a challenge. ...over 40 lanes each at least 20m long and 1.5m wide ...each lane weighs approx. 135 kg, the complete sports floor weighs over 5.5 tons ...a storage area of approx. 70m2 is required The sports floor is laid by professionals. They do the job at top events worldwide. Highly precise geometry for exact positioning. The main camera is the anchor! It must be positioned at the level of the center line and must capture the outer line next to the substitution area. The sports floor is then laid out for at least 8 hours. To acclimatize to the room temperature, which should be between 15°C and 18°C. The individual lanes are then positioned with precision and glued to the subfloor. The final step are the pitch markings, which are applied manually using tape. The first and largest domino has fallen. Now the next dominoes follow - the goals and the safety nets, the LED board, the floor stickers, the substitution area. Work processes that can take place in parallel on the sports floor. The installation of the complete set-up takes up to 72 hours in total. More on this soon... #handball #sport #ehfeuro2024 #ehf #sportevent #sportsfloor #gerflor #setup #sportevent #event

Modern handball is played on a court of 40 by 20 metres (131 by 66 ft), with a goal in the middle of each end. The goals are surrounded by a 6-metre (20 ft) zone where only the defending goalkeeper is allowed; goals must be scored by throwing the ball from outside the zone or while "diving" into it. The sport is usually played indoors, but outdoor variants exist in the forms of field handball, Czech handball (which were more common in the past) and beach handball. The game is fast and high-scoring: professional teams now typically score between 20 and 35 goals each, though lower scores were not uncommon until a few decades ago. Body contact is permitted for the defenders trying to stop the attackers from approaching the goal. No protective equipment is mandated, but players may wear soft protective bands, pads and mouth guards. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Handball Fever in Germany: A Lesson for Sales What's new in the world of handball? The game has become more athletic and faster, pushing the boundaries of speed and agility. However, with this increased pace, the frequency of mistakes has also risen. This raises an interesting question: Can a game be too fast? My answer is yes. While there are natural limits to speed, the mastery of ball control knows no bounds. Those who can control the game under immense pressure are the true masters of their craft. This concept has a direct parallel in sales. You can know everything about your product, visit numerous customers, and send hundreds of proposals, but if you're not asking the right questions, listening, and understanding the needs of your conversation partner, your chances of success are slim. While AI may eventually master the first points, the essence of conversation will remain human, provided we grasp the basics. So, who will be the European handball champion? It will be the team that not only masters ball control but also knows how to play at the right pace for each situation while making the fewest mistakes. Handball is cool, and so is selling! Let's learn from the game and apply these lessons to our sales strategies. _______________ #Handball #SalesStrategy #Teamwork #AthleticExcellence #BusinessLessons (Foto: picture alliance/dpa)

"Post-mobility glow is real! Wrapped up a solid session with both the junior and senior female handball teams, so of course, a group photo was mandatory. Word is, they stretched so well, they're ready to dodge Monday like it's a handball match! 💪😂 #StrengthAndConditioning #HandballSquad #MobilityGoals #Teamwork"