Team Handball

History Team Handball started in Europe in the 1920’s when basketball was starting in the United States. Most countries call it Handball. It is commonly called Team or European Handball in the United States to distinguish it from another game.

Team Handball Court

Team Handball Equipment Ball Pinnies Goals

Goal Area Line Arc that only the Goalie can be in Players may jump into the area to shoot as long as they shoot before landing

7 Meter Line This is the line for a free throw if a major penalty is called It creates a one-on-one with the Goalie Side Line Center Line

9 Meter Line Also a free throw line that is used when an infraction occurs between the 9M line and the Goal line All other free throws occur at the point of the foul

Jump Shot A player may jump from beyond the goal area and is allowed to land inside the goal area, as long as he/she throws the ball before landing

Lob Shot Used when the Goalie is out of the Goal area

Penalty Shot A shot attempted by any offensive player when that player is prevented from making a clear goal scoring chance by a foul or unsportsmanlike conduct from another player. The shooter must stand with both feet behind the penalty line and keep one foot stationary during the shot.

Free Throw A throw awarded to the opposing team when the other team is in violation of certain rules of the game

Throw In & Throw On (Off) Throw In Putting the ball back into play after it has crossed one of the sidelines. Both feet must be touching the surface outside the sideline. The throw may be made by one or two hands in any matter. Throw On (Off) The method of putting the ball in play at the start of the game and after a goal is scored

Passes Chest Pass – Two-handed pass originating from the chest area Bounce Pass – Two-handed pass that bounces before reaching intended recipient Overhead Pass – Two-handed pass that originates over the head, usually done with force

Passes (Continued) Baseball Pass – One armed overhand pass Sidearm Pass – Pass similar to baseball with the release ¾ to the side to avoid a defender

Passes (Continued) Shovel Pass – Underhand pass done with one or two hands Jump Pass – Player jumps over or around defender to throw ball baseball style to another player

Goals When the entire ball crosses the goal line inside the goal All goals are worth 1 point A goal may be scored from any throw – free-throw – throw-in – throw-on(off) – and goal-throw