Welcome to the Scorpions K.C online advanced coaching page, this page 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.

To access the movie file you want, just click on the title (in orange) of the movement you wish to see.

Offensive

The main objective for a korfball player in offence is to off balance 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 'running-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 back foot.  A sharp change in direction throws Taco off-balance, and Ben gets off a shot and scores.

Taco can be seen demonstrating this shot in the section 'Long Distance Shot - Moving'.

The “Roll Around”:  (609 KB .mp4 file opens a in new window)

This movement is used to attain the collect position once the ball has already been collected from a previous shot, the player collects the rebound and then turns his/her body to move into a "feed" position, once in this position the player then calls a player of the opposite sex to stand next to him/her, passing them the ball and then using them as a block so that he/she may once again attain a strong collect position.

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 Championship.  The ball is shot from the very edge of the court off one leg whilst in motion.  Most power coming through the arms, some through the legs.

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.  The ball is shot whilst moving at speed away from the basket.  This technique can be necessary to evade close defending, however it is extremely difficult to master with accuracy.

Running-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.

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 demonstrating the penalty shot.

(the 2.5m distance from player and basket is marked by the red oval shaped line.)

Free Passes are awarded for any other infringement. In offence, a free pass can be utilized to generate a shooting opportunity.  It is a free pass only (i.e. no shot can be taken directly) but all players must be 2.5m distance from the ball until it is moved.

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.