Korfball lesson for your child? Why not? At a birthday, my girl next door told me that she plays korfball for children and likes it so much. I asked her what exactly was so nice about it and got such an enthusiastic story! I would like to share this accessible sport for children and all the ins and outs with you.
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You may remember it from your primary or secondary school period, the korfball lessons that were given. In short, it means that in every team both boys and girls play. It is a mixed sport and that in itself is a bit special as a team sport. It also creates a nice dynamic.
The playing field in korfball is divided into 2 sections , also in the children's version. Play in any trade 2 girls and 2 boys from one team to another team. Boys play against boys and girls play against girls † Everyone has an own opponent † A very clear sport, everyone knows his or her task and can focus on it.
There are attackers and defenders † If you're a defender, raise one or two hands for the opponent you're defending. In this way, the child tries to prevent the other child from being able to pass the ball to an attacker of his own team and that a goal is scored in the basket. Korfball is continuous playing together. You are not allowed to run with the ball so that you are very focused on your team members.
After a certain time or after 2 goals, the area changes and you must therefore try to shoot into the other basket.
According to my girl next door, there are no disadvantages to korfball 😉 .
The advantages of korfball are in the first place that it is a team sport is. These teams are close and there are activities that go beyond just the korfball field. My girl next door's team regularly goes to the movies together and they sometimes meet at each other's home after a game to recover or celebrate the victory. By the small teams and the clear division of roles In korfball it comes down to playing together , you try to clear or defend the ball in such a way that your team can shoot into the basket.
Compared to other sports, Korfball is a lot cheaper † In addition to the contribution, there are some things to purchase, such as the outfit and shoes and a competition bag for when there is a competition, but luckily these are still within an affordable budget.
At various clubs they already offer korfball for toddlers, in order to familiarize themselves with the ball in a playful way and to stimulate teamwork. It often happens that the children of an entire family play korfball and because of the toddler korfball you can train at your own level and in your own team. Children aged 4 and 5 train with all kinds of balls and mainly work on throwing and catching the ball.
Korfball is a clear sport. You know your position, you know who you are going to defend and also that after a few minutes or goals you change areas. The rules are also clear from the sport, this gives children a lot of safety.
Some korfball rules:
You can train with korfball all year round, including your children. From 7 years old this is once a week. Children are classified according to level and age.
This is not a disadvantage for the child, but as a parent it is your turn to drive regularly. There are weekly matches on Saturdays and they are often 'off'. This club also often runs on volunteers, which makes it very pleasant if you want to work a bar service or even want to be a trainer or referee on a structural basis.
For my girl next door the contribution is € 7,- per month now that she is 8 years old. Their parents pay € 5.80 per month for her 5 year old brother.
In addition, buy your shoes , if your child trains on the field, buy shoes with studs (similar to football) and if they train indoors in the hall you buy special indoor shoes at. When training, children wear a shirt, short or long pants or skirt made of flexible material.
Is a social sport with a lot of teamwork and clear rules something for your child? And is it not a problem for you as a parent to invest time in this yourself by driving to competitions and possibly doing voluntary work at the association? Then definitely take a look at korfball!
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