SGL Leutershausen falls again after a defensive debacle!
On November 9th, 2025, Erlangen-Bruck dominated the game against SGL with a strong offensive and questioned the hosts' defense.

SGL Leutershausen falls again after a defensive debacle!
Today, November 9th, 2025, an insightful handball game took place in the Heinrich-Beck-Halle in Leutershausen. SG Leutershausen (SGL) played against TV Erlangen-Bruck, and the game revealed some weak points in the hosts' defense. How Handball World Reportedly, the guests from Erlangen-Bruck had an easy game and repeatedly used the gaps in the SGL defense to dominate the game.
The SGL scored a total of 36 goals, but again couldn't win a home game. A highlight of the game was the goalkeeper duel, which clearly went in favor of Erlangen. What particularly caught the eye was the outstanding Jonas Poser, who contributed significantly to the visitors' victory with 13 goals. The SGL offensive, led by player Stefan Salger with 8 goals, Jakob Leun and Lucas Bauer, who both scored 6 goals, could not compensate for the clear weakness of the defense.
The coach criticizes internal blame
After the game, SGL coach Taafel expressed his dissatisfaction with the blame within the team. He urged players to question their own performance rather than shirking responsibility. This reflects a common problem that occurs in many teams: the need to face challenges together and act as a unit.
TVE coach Moritz Sokol was equally surprised about the victory in Leutershausen. He praised the atmosphere in the hall and confirmed that the team had worked well together. The fact that the SGL was unable to improve its defensive performance despite an appealing offense is an issue that is becoming increasingly important, not least in the context of strategy development in handball.
The role of defense in handball
Handball is a complex sport characterized by individual performance, tactical components and team interactions. Defense plays a crucial role: it's about preventing the opponent from scoring, which not only requires good technical skills but also promotes team cohesion and communication. Studies show that success in handball depends heavily on the social factors and individual mental abilities of the players.
Performance in team handball is determined by constant changes in intensity, technical skills and physical confrontations. Coordinated movements for running, jumping, passing and blocking are essential to achieve optimal throwing positions. A high aerobic capacity is essential in order to remain efficient throughout the entire playing time.
In conclusion, it can be said that the SGL urgently needs to work on its defensive strategy in order to continue to be successful in the future. The obvious weaknesses in defense must be addressed so that the team can perform convincingly not only in attack but also in defense.