Team HandballTeam Handball

By Jonathan Hudson By Jonathan Hudson

Origin Origin

Handball originated in Europe.Handball originated in Europe.The sport was an Olympic The sport was an Olympic demonstration sport in 1936 and demonstration sport in 1936 and 1952.1952.Became an official Olympic sport in Became an official Olympic sport in 1972 1972

PlayersPlayers

7 players are allowed on court for 7 players are allowed on court for each side 6 plus a goalie.each side 6 plus a goalie.12 players are allowed to dress out 12 players are allowed to dress out and play for the team.and play for the team. Substitutions are allowed but player Substitutions are allowed but player you are subbing for must be off the you are subbing for must be off the court first.court first.

RulesRules No stalling on possession No stalling on possession No taking more than 3 steps No taking more than 3 steps Referee throw is basically a jump ball Referee throw is basically a jump ball A free throw is when a player is awarded A free throw is when a player is awarded the ball where the foul takes place shooter the ball where the foul takes place shooter has to keep 1 foot on court and can pass has to keep 1 foot on court and can pass or shoot.or shoot. On defense you can use your torso to On defense you can use your torso to obstruct.obstruct.

EquipmentEquipmentThe ball is like a The ball is like a miniature rubber miniature rubber volleyball.volleyball.It can hurt a It can hurt a goalies hand so goalies hand so bad they are bad they are required to wear required to wear goalie gloves like in goalie gloves like in soccer but with soccer but with more padding.more padding.

Winning at Team HandballWinning at Team Handball

You score by throwing the ball into You score by throwing the ball into the net on your sidethe net on your sideEach goal is worth 1 pointEach goal is worth 1 pointThe game consists of two halvesThe game consists of two halvesAn average score is 26-21An average score is 26-21

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