TEAM HANDBALL STUDY GUIDE
History – The modern game grew out of three sports that were developed in three different European countries. The Czech – hazena, the Danish – handhold, the German – torball. Professor Carl Schelenz of The Berlin Physical Education School combined the elements of handhold and torball, and adapted the soccer field to come up with this new game of handball in 1919. Team handball used to be player with 11 players, but it is now played with 7 on a team. In class we often play with larger teams. The sport became popular in the United States around 1930.
The game – Team handball is played with two teams of seven players. While it can be player outdoors, it is most commonly played indoors on the basketball court. The basic skills of running, jumping, catching and throwing are combined into a fast moving game. Elements of basketball, soccer, hockey and water polo can all be seen in this Olympic game. A regulation game is played in two 30-minute halves with a ten-minute intermission between halves. During the game play there are no time-outs. The game is started with both teams on their half of the field. The team that wins the toss starts with a throw in from half court.
Object of the game - The objective of the game is to out-maneuver the opponent by passing the ball quickly not invading the goal area circle, and by throwing the ball past the defenders and goalie to score. A goal counts as one point.
Playing the ball: - A player is allowed to run 3 steps with the ball. - A player may hold the ball for 3 seconds before passing or advancing it. - There is no limit on dribbling the ball; however, a double dribble is not allowed. - A player may take 3 steps, dribble, and take 3 more steps before passing or shooting. - A player may not play the ball below the knees. - A player may not pass the ball to his/herself by throwing it into the air (air dribble) - Players are not allowed to dive to play the ball when it is on the ground. - A goalie may leave the goal area to play the ball but must then abide by all the court rules. *Any violation of the above rules, the opponents receive a free throw.
Defending the opponents: - A player is allowed to use the body to obstruct an opponent either with or without the ball. (This rule is sometimes modified for class). - There is to be no use of the arms or legs to obstruct, push, hold, trip or hit an opponent. - The offensive player may not charge into a defensive player. - A player may steal the ball with one opened hand. *Any violation of the above rules, the opponents receive a free throw.
Out-of-bounds: - If the ball goes out on the sideline a throw in is taken. The opponents must be 10 feet away when the ball is passed in. Player throwing must be behind the line. - If the ball goes out on the goal line last touched by a defensive player (excluding the goalie) a throw in near the nearest corner is taken by the offense. - If the ball goes out on the goal line, last touched by an offensive player, a goal throw by the goalie is taken. - If the ball is touched by the goalie and goes out of bounds on the end line the goalie puts the ball in play by a goal throw (a throw from the goal area).
Goal area: - Only the goalie may stand inside the goal area. - If an offensive player is in the circle or on the line, with or without the ball, the ball is given to the opponent and the goal does not count. A free throw is awarded to the defense. - If the defense gains an advantage by being in the goal area, a penalty throw is awarded the attackers. - A ball inside the goal area belongs to the goalie. - A player entering the goal after the throw is released is permitted.
The goalie: - May defend the goal in any way. - Must follow the rules of the court players if they come out of the goal. - Cannot leave the goal area with the ball. - Cannot touch the ball outside the goal area and bring it into the goal area.
Free throw: - A free throw is taken immediately from the place the violation occurred. The defense must be 10 feet away. The thrower must have one foot in contact with the court and must pass within 3 seconds. - A free throw is taken for any violation not covered by the penalty throw.
Penalty throw: - A penalty throw is given when an offensive player is fouled and the referee feels that the offense had a sure chance to score when fouled. - Taken when defense intentionally enters the goal area for defensive purposes. - Taken when the goalie throws or carries the ball into the goal area. - Intentionally playing the ball into own goal area and it touches the goalie. • The penalty throw is taken from the penalty mark. One foot must remain in contact with the court behind the line until the ball is released. All other players must stand behind the penalty mark until the ball is released. A player has 3 seconds to shoot.
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6 meter – goalie area 7 meter – penalty throw 9 meter – free throw line