Mini handball is an activity that prioritizes movement, coordination, and ball play without introducing complex rules.

Sessions are highly active and combine throwing, catching, and movement games with entirely play-based team dynamics.

There is no competition, and the game does not yet resemble actual handball; the focus is on becoming familiar with the ball, understanding the space, and sharing with teammates.

Objectives

Motor objectives

• Learning to throw and catch with different ball sizes.
• Improving balance, turns, jumps, and rapid movements.
• Developing adapted strength in throwing.
• Working on hand-eye coordination and spatial perception.

Tactical objectives

• Collaborating with teammates in group games.
• Following simple instructions and participating actively.
• Fostering mutual respect and communication.
• Stimulating confidence and the courage to try new movements.

Cognitive and gameplay objectives

• Recognizing situations such as “passing,” “running toward the goal,” and “defending space.”
• Understanding that the game is collective and that the ball must be shared.
• Making basic decisions: who do I pass to? when do I move forward? when do I throw?

Methodology

General methodology

• A wide variety of ball games: throwing, catching, relays, and tag games.
• Comprehensive activities that combine movement and the ball without technicalities.
• Adapted materials: soft balls, small goals, and reduced spaces.
• Short, varied sessions with high rotation.

Centers where the activity takes place: