TEAM HANDBALL

HISTORY Team handball originated in Germany in the 1900’s and became an Olympic sport for men in 1972 in Munich, Germany and the 1976 Summer Olympics for women. Team Handball is an exciting, and intense sport. Players enjoy this sport because it is a fast paced sport. Team Handball is actually the second most popular sport in Europe next to soccer and it is still on the rise in the United States. Teamwork is one of the most important qualities it takes to be successful in Team Handball.

EQUIPMENT Court: 40 m (131.2 ft) long and 20 m (65.6 ft) wide(larger than a basketball court) The most significant line on the court is the 6-meter line or goal area line, The 9-meter line, or free throw line, and 7-meter line, or penalty line. Goals: (at each end of the field or court) about eight feet wide, or 2 meters by 3 meters Ball:32- inflated panel leather ball Men’s: circumference = in. Weight= oz. Women’s: circumference= in. Weight= oz. Uniforms: shirts and shorts are the same color, but the goalkeepers must wear different colors from both their teammates and opponents

This game would be played in a gym. A regulation team handball court measures 20 meters by 40 meters. The court is similar to a basketball court but larger. FACILITY

SKILLS Basic skills that are used in this sport are: Running, jumping, dodging, passing, dribbling, catching, and shooting.

BASIC RULES The object of the game is for a team to score by throwing the ball past the opposing goalkeeper into the goal. Players may advance the ball by throwing, passing, and dribbling; they may also stop, throw, catch, bounce, or strike the ball with their hands, arms, head, body, thighs, or knees. Players can hold the ball for a maximum of three seconds and may take a maximum of three steps while holding it.

BASIC RULES Unlimited dribbling allowed with three steps permissible both before and after dribbling.(no double dribbling) Defensive players cannot endanger an opponent with the ball, nor can they pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent. Contact with the ball below the knee is also not allowed Players cannot dive on the floor for a rolling or stationary ball.

BASIC RULES Balls that go out of bounds are thrown in from the sideline or corner of the endline. A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline or when the ball is last touched by a defensive player (excluding the goalie) and goes over the endline. For a minor foul or violation, a free throw is awarded to the opponent at the exact spot the foul or violation occurred. The thrower must keep one foot in contact with the floor when passing or shooting. The duration of the game is two 30 minute halves and one 10 minute halftime.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Handball? It promotes team work, co-operation and friendships It develops the basic athletic skills used in all other sports. It can be played by people of all sizes, ages and genders. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You can play in either men's, women's teams or at mini and recreational level mixed teams. It is easy to learn and a great way to get in shape