WPH Press, 9/23/20 Handball players make an average of 120 swings in a singles game to 21. That means close to 250 swings in a match, more than 300 swings in a three-game match. That means a handball player could make 1,200 swings in a weekend tournament, closer to 2,000 if going deep in the singles and doubles draw. You’ll need not only the cardiovascular and anaerobic conditioning, but strong and conditioned shoulder muscles to sustain the rigors of competitive handball. According to Suzanne McGee of ACTIVE (HERE), the shoulder ligaments alone...

WPH Press, 9/16/20 We all know the feeling – you’re down 0-6 before you’ve served 45 seconds into the match. Maybe you call a timeout. That won’t help. Unless you are completely overmatched, the problem is that you are likely not properly physically or mentally warmed up. We all want to start fast in our matches. How can we start the match with the same intensity and concentration we have midway through the first game? Stretching? NO! Stretching has been shown to have no benefits and to exhaust your muscles and make you more susceptible...

Brought to you by Patreon supporters of the WPH The WPH is thrilled to present “WPH Memory Mondays” during the ongoing #HandballAtHome quarantine . . .  featuring your favorite Race 4 Eight and outdoor pros discussing their favorite handball memories, who inspired them to become a Race 4 Eight player, their favorite tournament and the best player they’ve ever played. You won’t dread Monday mornings any longer! Joe Delsardo has been a longtime supporter of the WPH and has worked his way into a viable threat on the handball court after...

We just want to thank everyone who has worked tirelessly through these difficult times and those that continue to do so. Although we might be a part right now, the WPH is always together with you in spirit. Together we are fighters; together we are a community; and together we are strong. We are a strong nation. . . we are the World Players of Handball. Thank you to our supporters, and they thank you …for fighting COVID-19 on our behalf. We will see you all on the courts soon. Stay safe and stay healthy.  #HandballAtHome #QuarantineWithWPH ...

Staying home? No problem. Try some of these exercises that can help improve your handball game!   Send us your HD workout videos through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or info@wphlive.tv.  Make sure your video is in High Def and tell us what your exercise is and as much info about your workout, as we get thru COVID-19 together! Former WPH Sr 40+ Semifinalist, Raul Jasso does some upper-body at home during the pandemic and claims he “…won’t miss a beat,” once he gets back on the court. and by the looks of...