Tips you can use in the next game.
Real handball situations, briefly explained – each with an exercise you can try straight away.
29 Articles
Blackout in the game? What you can do when suddenly nothing works anymore
Suddenly it's all gone: Plays, timing, feel for the ball. Here's how to get back in 30 seconds.
ReadingMade a mistake – now what? How to get back into your head during the game
Bad pass, missed shot, technical error. How to prevent one mistake from turning into three.
ReadingNervous before the game: A routine that can help you
A routine for the last 30 minutes before throw-off – works at home and away.
ReadingFear of Mistakes: How to play without constantly thinking about the consequences
When you only play it safe so nothing goes wrong – and lose your game in the process.
ReadingSelf-confidence in handball: What you can do when you doubt yourself
Self-confidence isn't a feeling you either have or don't have. You can collect evidence for it.
ReadingCoach criticism: How to deal with it without taking everything personally
Loud criticism from the sidelines hurts. Here's how to separate the tone from what you can really take on board.
ReadingOn the Bench instead of on the Court: How to deal with frustration and disappointment
You train hard but still sit on the bench. What you can do with that frustration – and what you shouldn't.
ReadingFocus during the game: How to get back into it after an interruption
Timeout, suspension, injury break – after every interruption, you need to switch back on.
ReadingWhen your head's too full: Dealing with pressure from school, sport, and expectations
Exams, four training sessions a week, a match at the weekend – and everyone expects something. How to get organised.
ReadingMotivation gone? What helps when you're just not in the mood for training
Not feeling like it isn't always a problem. Sometimes it's tiredness, sometimes something else. Here's how to figure it out.
ReadingAfter the game is before the game: A short routine to process experiences
Three questions, five minutes. So the game doesn't keep playing in your head at one in the morning.
ReadingGoalkeeper and Kopfsache: How to refocus after conceding a goal
As a goalkeeper, you'll concede goals in every game. What matters is the next shot.
ReadingAlways comparing yourself? When your teammate seems better…
Comparisons happen automatically. Here's how to use them instead of letting them get you down.
ReadingEncouraging instead of complaining: How team communication really helps
What you say on the court can make your team stronger – or drag them down. Simple rules that work.
ReadingWhy you get nervous before games – and why that’s okay
Cold hands, churning stomach, pulse racing at 120 during warm-up. What's happening in your body and how to use it.
ReadingBuild yourself a routine that works even in unfamiliar sports halls
Pre-Performance Routines aren't superstition. They're a blueprint for the last 30 minutes.
ReadingOne mistake is one mistake. Three are a habit.
Why mistakes come in a series and how a 3-second routine breaks the chain.
ReadingLittle game time – and how you can get back in the game
Being on the bench doesn't mean you're bad. But uncertainty can be demoralising. Here's how to get clarity.
ReadingAfter the final whistle, the game continues – in your head
Why the match stays on your mind long after the final whistle – and how to draw a line under it.
ReadingSelf-confidence is a collection of evidence
Not "believe in yourself", but: gather evidence your brain can't argue away.
ReadingWhose expectation are you actually carrying?
Pressure from coach, parents, team, yourself – sorting it out helps more than enduring it.
ReadingCriticism from the coach: separate the tone from the content
Some coaches are loud. That doesn't make the information wrong – and the tone isn't okay.
ReadingAnger is energy. Rarely well-directed.
A two-minute suspension instead of the equaliser – keep that energy in your system without it costing you.
ReadingFocus is about direction, not effort
Why 'concentrate!' doesn't work and what does instead.
ReadingCan't be bothered – or burnt out?
Two very different states that feel similar from the inside.
ReadingInjured: Your body heals, your mind needs a plan
Rehab isn't just physio. Belonging, structure, and perspective are part of it.
ReadingMental routines belong in training, not in the game
What you want to do in the game, you need to have practised on a Tuesday at 6 PM.
ReadingThe drive home after the game
For many, it's the toughest part of game day. Here's how it can change – for everyone involved.
ReadingA bad day is a bad day
How to stop a single day from becoming a story about you.
ReadingThese contents are knowledge and training offerings from sport psychology. They do not replace psychotherapy, medical treatment, or professional sport psychological support.