HSG Schwanewede: Defeat in the opening game against Habenhausen – what now?

HSG Schwanewede: Defeat in the opening game against Habenhausen – what now?

HSG Schwanewede/Neuenkirchen's season opener was anything but successful. The team suffered a clear defeat against ATSV Habenhausen II with 27:37. At the beginning of the game, the HSG showed promising approaches, fought their way to 8:9, but quickly lost touch and were already behind 12:19 at halftime. After the game, HSG coach Thorben Kruse expressed concern about his team's defensive performance, which had shown a noticeable dip in performance in the run-up to the season. The new, more offensive tactics in the form of a 3:2:1 coverage proved to be a challenge as crucial spaces could not be defended. Kruse sees Habenhausen as a clear favorite and championship contender after they were runners-up last season and only narrowly failed in the league relegation. Weser courier reports that in addition to the injured Tammo Thalmann, the team was also able to rely on veteran Niklas Mechau, who was active for the first time in the season after his shoulder operation.

Particularly noteworthy was the performance of Arne Thalmann, who was able to set positive accents in the attack, but was slowed down by technical errors and missed throws. Kruse is demanding more aggressiveness from his team and recognizes that a longer adaptation process is necessary in order to be successful with the new tactical orientation.

Club presentation and outlook

HSG Schwanewede/Neuenkirchen, founded in 1990, not only fights for performance on the field, but also for the further development of the club. The club structure is currently looking for a change in personnel, especially in defense. These changes are part of a long-term strategy to keep pace with the sporting environment. The association is led by Iris Pomorski, who can be reached at any time for contact inquiries.

Exciting games are on the agenda for the coming match days. The HSG will be back in action on September 17, 2025, when it meets the HSG Lesum/St. Magnus Meye scores. The HSG has scheduled some youth games that are intended to help the club promote young talent and further integrate them into the team. hvnb handball.

Science and handball

Another topic that is becoming increasingly important in the handball world is the connection between science and sports practice. The German Handball Federation (DHB) has introduced Research Profile 2.0 to develop sustainable solutions to challenges in handball. This profile is intended to optimize the interface between science and practical application so that current findings can be better integrated into training and game practice. The professional examination of the requirements of handball is becoming increasingly important in order to be able to react to the changes in the sport. DHB relies on increased networking so that knowledge from research actually finds its way into the halls.