Advanced Coaching & Playing Tips
Welcome to the advanced online coaching page. This section includes a selection of small quicktime movie files of top international Korfball players demonstrating the speed, skill and tactics of Korfball at a high level.
Offensive
The main objective for a korfball player in offence is to offbalance their defensive opponent thus gaining enough distance from the defender that a shot for goal can be taken. There are two basic shot options for a Korfball player - a long distance shot (similar to a netball or basketball style shot) or a short distance 'run in' shot (similar to a basketball lay up).
Offensive Player Movement
Escaping
the defender (292 KB .mp4 file opens a in new window)
This is Ben Verburght of Belgium at the 1999 World Championships held
at the Clipsal Powerhouse in Adelaide. He runs towards the basket
forcing Taco Poelstra (his defender) onto the backfoot. A sharp change
in direction throws Taco off-balance, and Ben gets off a shot and
scores.
The ball is shot while moving at speed away from the basket. This
technique can be necessary to evade close defending, however it is
extremely difficult to masterwith accuracy. Taco is seen demonstrating
this shot in the next section.
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The
"Roll Around" (609 KB .mp4 file opens a in new window)
This is Taco Poelstra of the Netherlands at the 1999 World
Championships held at the Clipsal Powerhouse in Adelaide. The ball is
shot while moving at speed away from the basket. This technique can be
necessary to evade close defending, however it is extremely difficult
to masterwith accuracy.
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Shots in Regular Play
Long
Distance Shot - Power (431 KB .mp4 file opens a in new window)
This is Leon Simons of the Netherlands at the 1999 World Championships
held at the Clipsal Powerhouse in Adelaide. The ball is shot from the
very edge of the court from one leg whilst in motion. Most power coming
through the arms, some through the legs.
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Long
Distance Shot - Moving (430 KB .mp4 file opens a in new
window)
This is different in style to either basketball or netball. Most
players shoot with a two handed style beginning with the ball close to
their chin below eye level. Using the legs to jump whilst shooting adds
power.
This is Taco Poelstra of the Netherlands at the 1999 World
Championships held at the Clipsal Powerhouse in Adelaide. The ball is
shot while moving at speed away from the basket. This technique can be
necessary to evade close defending, however it is extremely difficult
to masterwith accuracy.
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Run-In
Shot - assistance from the basket (340k .mov file opens a in
new window)
This is similar to a basketball lay up. However, because korfballers
cannot dribble, it requires a pass close to the basket, often
facilitated by a player in the 'feed' position.
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Free Passes & Penalty Shots
Penalty
Shot (137 KB .mov file opens a in new window)
Penalty shots are awarded after an infringement on a player taking a
shot or an infringement which prevents a player with the opportunity to
shoot from gaining possession of the ball to shoot. A penalty is taken
2.5m from directly in front of the basket, all other players must be
2.5m from both the penalty spot and the basket.
This is Denis Voshart of the Netherlands at the 1999 World Championships held at the Clipsal Powerhouse in Adelaide. A penalty is taken from a position 2.5m away and directly in front of the basket. All other players must be 2.5m from both the penalty spot and the basket (marked by the red oval shaped line.)
Free Passes are awarded for any other infringement. In offence, a free
pass can be utilised to generate a shooting opportunity. It is a free
pass only (ie no shot can be taken directly) but all players must be
2.5m distance from the ball until it is moved.
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Defence
The main objective for a Korfballer in defence is to maintain a distance to their attacker no more than arms length to their offensive opponent to prevent their opponent from taking a shot for goal.
Teamwork is also important in defence. Communication between defenders allows defenders to adjust to changing situations, particularly if a mistake has been made.