Team Handball
Team Handball originated in Europe in the 1900’s. Team Handball is a fairly simple game which makes it possible to enjoy playing fairly soon. The game combines basic skills of running, jumping, catching, and throwing, goal tending and strategies into a continuous, fast moving sport which makes it a good activity for cardiovascular fitness. The game combines skills from soccer, basketball, and hockey.
Basic Rules
· The objective of the game is to score a goal by passing the ball quickly and throwing the ball past the defense and goalie and into the goal.
· Each successful goal is worth 1 point.
· The game is started with a center throwoff (This is a pass to a teammate, like a kickoff in soccer).
· Teams consist of 7 players (6 field players and one goalkeeper):
Terminology
Throw off – the method of putting the ball into play at the beginning of the game and after a goal is scored. The throw is made from center court.
Free throw – a throw awarded to the opposing team when the other team violates the rules.
Corner throw – a throw taken by the offensive team player after a ball crossed over the goal line after being touched by a defender other than the goalie.
Throw in – the method of putting the ball back into play after it has crossed one of the sidelines.
Throw out – the method a goalie uses to put a ball back into play after he or she blocks or catches a shot that does not cross the goal line.
Penalty throw – a throw awarded to the offensive player when fouled attempting a shot at the goal, and goalie infractions.
Basic Rules
· The objective of the game is to score a goal by passing the ball quickly and throwing the ball past the defense and goalie and into the goal.
· Each successful goal is worth 1 point.
· The game is started with a center throwoff (This is a pass to a teammate, like a kickoff in soccer).
· Teams consist of 7 players (6 field players and one goalkeeper):
Terminology
Throw off – the method of putting the ball into play at the beginning of the game and after a goal is scored. The throw is made from center court.
Free throw – a throw awarded to the opposing team when the other team violates the rules.
Corner throw – a throw taken by the offensive team player after a ball crossed over the goal line after being touched by a defender other than the goalie.
Throw in – the method of putting the ball back into play after it has crossed one of the sidelines.
Throw out – the method a goalie uses to put a ball back into play after he or she blocks or catches a shot that does not cross the goal line.
Penalty throw – a throw awarded to the offensive player when fouled attempting a shot at the goal, and goalie infractions.
COURT PLAYERS
are allowed to: 1. Hold the ball without moving for three seconds 2. Run with the ball for up to three steps before or after dribbles. 3. Dribble the ball for an unlimited amount of time 4. Pass and shoot are NOT allowed to: 1. Kick the ball 2. Contact the ball below the knees. 3. Double Dribble (dribble, stop, dribble again) 4. Endanger an opponent with the ball 5. Pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent 6. Step on or across the goal area line GOALIES are allowed to: 1. Defend the goal using hands, feet and body. 2. Move outside the goal area and throw for a goal, but must abide by the same rules as court players. 3. Take more than 3 steps when carrying the ball 4. Hold the ball longer than 3 seconds. are not allowed to: 1. Leave the goal area while in possession of the ball 2. Pick up a ball outside the goal area. GOAL AREA RULES 1. Only the goalie is allowed inside the goal area and there must be a goalkeeper at all times. 2. Players may jump into the goal area if they release the ball before landing in the area. 3. A ball in the goal area belongs to the goalie unless it is in the air. |
Team Handball Skills
Chest Pass:
1. Grip the ball with 2 hands just below chest height 2. Step toward your target 3. Extend your arms towards the target area and release the ball. Catching: 1. Athletic Stance 2. Arms out in front of your chest 3. Form a diamond with your hands 4. Cushion the ball by bending your arms in Dribbling: 1. Use finger tips 2. Bounce ball hip height 3. Guard the ball off arm 4. Eyes and head up Shooting: 1. Grip the ball with hand 2. Bring ball high above the head with elbow above shoulder 3. Lead with your elbow, keeping the ball high 4. Release ball with pal rotating toward the ground 5. Transfer weight from back to front foot |