1. Team Handball

2. Essential Questions
What is the key concept of the game of team handball?
What is the difference between offensive strategies and defensive strategies associated with team handball?
How does the game of team handball compare to the game of hockey?

3. HISTORY
Team handball is an Olympic sport gaining popularity in recreational and school Physical Education classes.
Participants and spectators alike enjoy the fast continuous play, using their natural athletic skills of running, jumping, throwing and catching.
Team Handball had its origins in Europe in the late 1920’s.
A men's team Handball competition was included in the Munich Olympics in 1972, followed by the inclusion of women's competition in the 1976 Games in Montreal.

4. EQUIPMENT Goal Wall mat to make a goal Handball Cones to mark
boundaries
Tape to
mark a goal
Hula Hoops
for goal
Poly Spots

5. SAFETY
Team Handball players need to wear proper athletic shoes and clothing.
Players need to be aware of all surroundings making sure to not come into contact with another player.
Make sure Team Handball court is free of debris.
Practice proper communication and good listening.

6. HOW TO PLAY There are 6 court players and 1 goalie.
Game begins with a center throw-off, aka, throw-on determined by a coin toss.
Regulation game length is 2-30 minute halves.
A player scores by shooting the ball into a goal.
Each goal is worth 1 point.
Change of possession every time a team scores .
Team with the most points wins when time expires.

7. HOW TO PLAY A MODIFIED GAME
Can’t hold ball for more than 10 seconds.
Player can take 3 steps after catching the ball and then must pass to a teammate.
Can’t kick ball with their feet.
Keep arms length distance between you and other team.
Must not go in goal area.

8. TEAM HANDBALL COURT Penalty Shot/Free throw Goal-area line
Free Throw - A throw given to the other team when they are in violation of a rule of the game
Penalty Line - Line for free throw after a major penalty, creates one-on-one with goalie.
Goal Area Line- Arc (usually 6m out) around goal that only the goalie can be in. Players may jump into area to shoot, provided they shoot before landing.

9. TYPES OF PASSES SIDEARM PASS BASEBALL PASSES HANDOFF PASS ROLLER PASS
Ball is thrown from the side to avoid defender
A one armed overhand pass
HANDOFF PASS
ROLLER PASS
Similar to quarterback handing ball off to a running back in football. Receiver forms a pocket for the ball
The ball is simply rolled along the floor to a teammate

10. PASSING CUES Baseball pass-6th grade assessment
Throwing the ball to another player to advance the ball down the court.
Side to the target
Step with opposite foot
Twist
Throw

11. SHOOTING 7TH Grade assessment
DEFENDING
High School assessment
SHOOTING 7TH Grade assessment
A scoring attempt made when a player releases a shot toward the goal.
Trying to stop the other team from scoring using your body.

12. SHOOTING CUES 7th assessment
Grip ball so it rests in palm
Reach back and above shoulder
Snap wrist
Release the shot

13. DEFENDING CUES High School assessment
DEFENDER
Eyes on the ball or the attacker
Hands up
Place body between the attacker and the goal

14. CATCHING 8th grade assessment
Using hands and arms to grab the ball. In handball we pass and catch the ball with teammates to move closer to the goal and score a point.

15. CATCHING CUES 8th grade assessment
Elbows bent
Reach with hands
Eyes track the ball
Grab with hands

16. THROW IN
GOAL
When the ball crosses the goal line inside the goal. A goal may be scored from any throw. All goals are worth one point.
Putting the ball back into play after it has crossed one of the sidelines. Feet must be outside of sideline and one or two hands used to throw.

17. TYPES OF SHOTS POSITIONS SET SHOT GOALIE PENALTY SHOT COURT PLAYER
A simple shot thrown from a standing still
position. This is the type of shot used during penalty shots.
The only player allowed in the goal area. The Goalie may defend in any way.
PENALTY SHOT
One on one with the goalie. The shooter must stand with both feet behind the penalty line and keep one foot stationary during the shot.
COURT PLAYER
Member of the handball team actually playing on the court, except the goalie.

18. COGNITION INFORMATION

19. WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM HANDBALL?
Playing team handball Is good for my cardiovascular health
Playing team handball stimulates my brain
Playing team handball keeps my muscles strong
Team handball allows me to meet new people and play with friends

20. HOW WILL TEAM HANDBALL BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
Playing team handball
Keeps me at a healthy
weight
Playing team handball
helps me stay energized
and keeps me from
being sleepy
Playing team handball is a great way to meet new people and have
fun with friends

21. WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?
Shooting
Catching
Defending
Sidearm pass

22. IDENTIFY THE HANDBALL Handball Football Soccer ball Tennis ball
Basketball

23. TEAM HANDBALL COGNITION ASSESSMENT
What equipment is this? Goal
What skill am I doing? Catching
Why should I play Team Handball?
It’s good for my heart health
How will playing handball help me in my life? It will help me maintain a healthy weight

24. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING HANDBALL
Basketball
Handball
Football
Soccer

25. COGNITION ASSESSMENT TOOLS

26. WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM HANDBALL?

27. HOW WILL TEAM HANDBALL BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

28. WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?

29. IDENTIFY THE HANDBALL

30. TEAM HANDBALL COGNITION ASSESSMENT

31. IDENTIFY THE PERSON PLAYING HANDBALL