1. Team Handball

2. History Developed in Denmark The game was first created early 1900’s
Started out as an outdoor sport, with 11 players on a side
Olympic games in Berlin 1936 (males) 1976 first women’s handball in the Olympic Games

3. Object of the Game
Handball combines the elements of soccer & basketball
Team consist of 7 players: 6 on the court & 1 goalie
Score by throwing the ball past a goalkeeper into a net
30 minutes halves – 1 timeout per half
A coin toss determines the start of the game
Clock stops only: timeouts, injuries, referee’s discretion

4. Field of Play: Field of Play 20m X 40 M Net is 2m X 3m
Goal Area or the 6m line (NO ONE except the goalie is allowed to stand in the goal area)
7m Line: where penalty throws are taken
9m Line: called the free-throw line (most shots are taken from this line from a penalty)

5. The Ball
An official ball : 32 panel leather ball

6. The Game:
Players are allowed 3 steps before and 3 steps after dribbling the ball
Players can dribble the ball for an unlimited amount of time (dribbling slows down the game)
Double dribble is a violation
Players can hold the ball for only 3 seconds before passing, dribbling, or shooting or it is a violation
Only the goalie is allowed to contact the ball with the foot.

7. Players are not allowed to:
Rules and Violations
Players are not allowed to:
Endanger an opponent with the ball
Pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent
Violations:
3 seconds, double dribble, traveling
Progressive Punishments:
Actions consist of reaching around, holding, pushing, hitting, tripping, or jumping into opponent.
Yellow card - 2 min. suspension
Red card - Disqualification

8. Types of Passes: Team handball is a PASSING GAME - Chest - Bounce
- Overhead
- Baseball
- Sidearm
- Shovel
- Handoff
- Roller
- Jump
- Behind the back

9. When to take a Penalty Shot:
Free-throw (9m Line) penalty shot:
Minor foul or violation
Shot is taken at the exact spot it took place
Opponent must be 3m away from the ball
7m penalty shot:
All major fouls (all clear chance to score)
The goalie carries the ball back into the goalie area
A court player intentionally passes the ball to his/her own goalie