Mini Handball

The Philosophy II

A game and a philosophy

·         Minihandball is more a philosophy than a game.

·         In many countries minihandball has developed rapidly as an activity for the youngest children (from 5-6 years till 8-9 years)

·         Minihandball is a kind of education in sport for the youngest.

·         Only a few and very simplified rules allow all participants a lot of freedom.

·         Minihandball is a suitable activity for both primary schools and clubs.

·         The emphasis is put on playing (having fun)

·         Neither tactics nor ”winning” are of great importance
The philosophy of minihandball is shaped by the children’s pleasure and their experiences when playing a ball game

·         The court, the balls and the goals are adapted to the age of the children; the technique of playing is based on the motor skills of children 6-8 years

·         Positive experiences will support the development of a child’s playing behaviour.

·         Playing and practising are organized in the form of play, both following pedagogic and methodological principles; the role of the coach is limited to supervising and helping when necessary. When playing matches, there is not a referee – but a supervisor, who teach and help the children during the play.

·         Fairness is very important in the philosophy of minihandball

·         Boys and girls will learn to act in a group, accepting their own merits and shortcoming and those of others.

·         Minihandball contains a lot of rudimentary elements of other sports or sometimes even creates them.