HANDBALL

Gianna Resso

WHAT IS HANDBALL?

Handball is generally referred to as a

combination of basketball, soccer, and netball.

First introduced as an outdoor sport during the

1939 Summer Olympics, but has been an indoor

sport since the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Handball is played on a court the size of two

basketball courts.

At each end of the court is a net sized 9 feet

wide by 6.5 feet high.

There are typically 6 courts players and 1 goalie

per team.

POPULAR?

Handball is played throughout five continents by

over 180 countries and 19 million participants of all

ages.

Although handball is a minor sport in the United

States, it is most popularly played in Europe, with

Scandinavia, the Balkan countries, Russia,

Germany, France, and Spain holding the greatest

appreciation.

TYPES OF HANDBALL

Indoor Handball: Most commonly played.

Beach Handball: Known as the “new kid on the

block” was recognized in 1994.

Mini Handball: Is a less competitive version of

handball for kids in order to practice healthy

lifestyles, teamwork, make friends, and acquire

skills.

Street Handball: Is the newest addition of handball,

introduced in Denmark in 1997. This version is

played in both parks and streets, with minimal

requirements and equipment.

LEAGUES

Northeast Team Handball League

Formed in 2009 containing 20 clubs.

Includes two men’s divisions and one women’s division.

Commissioner: Jan O’Shea

USA Handball

LEAGUES

Western Team Handball League

Mission: To bring world class team handball to the

Western United States.

USA Handball

INTERNATIONAL HANDBALL FEDERATION

Formed in 1946 and currently consists of 174

confederations.

Headquarters: IHF Location

Peter Merian-Strasse 23

4052 Basle Switzerland

Website: http://www.ihf.info

President/Commissioner:

Dr. Hassan Moustafa

From Egypt

2015 MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

o January 15 – March 1

o 24th Annual Championship

2015 IHF WORLD MEN’S HANDBALL

CHAMPION

France is the double reigning Olympic Champions,

World Champions, and European Champions.

DANNY CAPARELLI

From Floral Park, NY

Located in the Borough

of Queens

Currently plays for both

the New York Athletic

Club and Team USA

Position: Goalkeeper

MEASUREMENT OF TALENT IN TEAM

HANDBALL

Testing for selection is one of the most important

fundamentals in any sport program.

Coaches assess motor, physical, and technical skills

on a regular basis and in the early stages of

development.

A study was taken from 405 players to undergo a

series of tests prior to their selection.

Tests included: Physical measurements, power tests,

speed tests, and a slalom dribbling test.

Comparisons between the players determined their

selection.

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FACTS

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Careers

ROC NATION SPORTS

A division of Roc Nation, which launched in the

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Focuses on elevating athletes’ career on a global

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HEADQUARTERS

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LINKED IN

SOURCES

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Team-Handball

http://www.westernteamhandballleague.org

http://www.teamhandballnews.com/wordpress/hand

ball-faq/

http://www.nothingbuthandball.com

http://www.rocnation.com/contact/

http://www.indeed.com/q-Roc-Nation-jobs.html