1. Team Handball By: Lynsey Rouse

2. History Team handball originated in Europe in the 1920s Team handball originated in Europe in the 1920s The Danish drew up the rules of handball in 1898 The Danish drew up the rules of handball in 1898 The International Handball Federation consist of 136 members and 12 million registered players. The International Handball Federation consist of 136 members and 12 million registered players. Men handball competed in the Munich Olympics in 1972. Men handball competed in the Munich Olympics in 1972. Womens handball competed in the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Womens handball competed in the Montreal Olympics in 1976.

3. Rules 7 players on each side 7 players on each side Two referees Two referees A throw-off is taken by the team that wins the coin toss and chooses to start the game with the ball A throw-off is taken by the team that wins the coin toss and chooses to start the game with the ball

4. Rules Cont….. A player is allowed to run with the ball for 3 steps -To hold the ball for 3 seconds -Unlimited dribble with 3 steps allowed before and after dribbling A player is allowed to run with the ball for 3 steps -To hold the ball for 3 seconds -Unlimited dribble with 3 steps allowed before and after dribbling A player is allowed to use the torso of the body to obstruct an opponent with or without the ball. A player is allowed to use the torso of the body to obstruct an opponent with or without the ball. A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line inside the goal. A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line inside the goal.

5. Rules Cont… Players can use any part of their body except their lower legs and feet to stop, hit, catch, or throw Players can use any part of their body except their lower legs and feet to stop, hit, catch, or throw Two 30 minute halves with 10 minute break Two 30 minute halves with 10 minute break

6. Fouls and Penalties Free throw is awarded for playing the ball illegally Free throw is awarded for playing the ball illegally Free throws are the right to play the ball without interference. Free throws are the right to play the ball without interference. Players may not steal or strike the ball from another player Players may not steal or strike the ball from another player The goal keeper is the only player allowed to defend against the throw The goal keeper is the only player allowed to defend against the throw

7. Equipment Leather ball Leather ball The goal (9 ft 9ins wide and 6ft 6ins tall) The goal (9 ft 9ins wide and 6ft 6ins tall)

8. Skills needed Catching Catching Throwing Throwing Hand eye coordination Hand eye coordination Dribbling Dribbling

9. Additional Info The largest team handball club is in Atlanta, GA The largest team handball club is in Atlanta, GA It is a combination of basketball, soccer, hockey and lacrosse all in one It is a combination of basketball, soccer, hockey and lacrosse all in one

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