Townsville South State School Handball Rules

 If you are out you go to the end of the line no matter what square you are in.  The person at the end of the line is the umpire. If the umpire is unsure they can call a vote of the people who are lining up (not the players).  The Ace serves (There are no faults).  The Ace can serve to any player.  The Ace should only serve when all players are ready.  You can only use your hand to hit the ball.  Each player moves up to the next square when someone is out.  If there is interference (eg someone walking through the court) replay the point.  If the ball lands on the borderline this counts on in  If the ball lands on the internal lines continue playing or replay the point.  Only one person per square.  You can not let anyone in front of you or behind you when you are lining up.  Handball can only be played in the marked courts.  Play fairly and be a good sport.  Made up rules can’t be used only the school rules for handball.

You are out if:  The ball bounces twice in your court before or after you hit the ball.  You hit the ball into another court on the full.  You hit the ball twice (double hit) before another person hits it.  If you hit the ball and it goes out of court.  The ball hits any part of your body besides your hand.  You roll the ball.  You grab the ball.  It you hit the roof with the ball.

4 Player Handball  If you get out you go to last square and all other players move up one square. This rule only applies if there are just four players.  You are out if you go into another player’s square.