(not to be confused with HANDBALL) TEAM HANDBALL (not to be confused with HANDBALL)

HISTORY Began in 1919 by a German gymnastics instructor, Carl Schelenz who developed the structure and rules of the game. Combination of soccer, basketball, and ice hockey The modern game actually grew out of three sports that were developed, independently, in three different European countries: The Czech hazena (1892), the Danish handbold (1898), and the German Torball (1915). Originally began in Europe(2nd most popular sport in Europe today) and was introduced to the U.S. in 1930’s Became an Olympic sport at the 1936 Games in Berlin Women’s Team Handball was introduced at the 1976 Games in Montreal Indoor(7 players) Outdoor (11 players)

EQUIPMENT Court: 40 m (131.2 ft) long and 20 m (65.6 ft) wide(larger than a basketball court) The most significant line on the court is the 6-meter line or goal area line, The 9-meter line, or free throw line, and 7-meter line, or penalty line. Goals: (at each end of the field or court) about eight feet wide, or 2 meters by 3 meters Ball:32- inflated panel leather ball Men’s: circumference =22.8-23.6 in. Weight=15-16.9 oz. Women’s: circumference=21.3-22.1 in. Weight=11.5-14.1 oz. Uniforms: shirts and shorts are the same color, but the goalkeepers must wear different colors from both their teammates and opponents

EQUIPMENT

SKILLS Basic skills that are used in this sport are: Running, jumping, dodging, passing, dribbling, catching, and shooting.

SKILLS Basic catching technique: - The thumbs and fingers should form the shape of a triangle. - Both hands form a "bowl/basket", enabling to catch the ball more effectively. - Arms should be bent at the elbow & fully extended in order to catch the ball. - When catching the ball, players should move hands toward the ball. - Always catch the ball with two hands. - The "target" should be at shoulder height and on the dominant arm side. - The knees are flexed and the feet are shoulder width apart. - The head is up and forward and the eyes are focused in on the ball.

RULES The object of the game is for a team to score by throwing the ball past the opposing goalkeeper into the goal. Players may advance the ball by throwing, passing, and dribbling; they may also stop, throw, catch, bounce, or strike the ball with their hands, arms, head, body, thighs, or knees. Players can hold the ball for a maximum of three seconds and may take a maximum of three steps and three dribbles (no double dribbling) while holding it. Defensive players cannot endanger an opponent with the ball, nor can they pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent. Contact with the ball below the knee is also not allowed, and players cannot dive on the floor for a rolling or stationary ball. Balls that go out of bounds are thrown in from the sideline or corner of the endline. A throw-in is awarded when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline or when the ball is last touched by a defensive player (excluding the goalie) and goes over the endline. For a minor foul or violation, a free throw is awarded to the opponent at the exact spot the foul or violation occurred. The thrower must keep one foot in contact with the floor when passing or shooting. The referee will give only one warning to a player for rule violations and a total of three to a team. Exceeding these limits results in a 2-minute suspension during which the penalized team must play shorthanded. Three 2-minute suspensions result in a disqualification. A disqualified player must leave the court and bench, but can be replaced after the 2-minute suspension expires.

BASIC STRATEGY: Offense: Attempt to out-maneuver your opponents with quick passing & deception Take shots "flying in" from outside the goal area circle Use set "plays" that employ picks & screens to beat the defense & goalie Defense: Set up as a base on the perimeter of the goal area Always make the offense shoot over defensive players Never let an offensive player shoot uncontested at your goalie Concentrate on stopping the opponents top scorers Teams play both "Man-to-Man" and Zone defenses

WHY HANDBALL? An inexpensive activity that can easily be incorporated into your program. It promotes team work, co-operation and friendships It develops the basic athletic skills used in all other sports. It’s easily modified to fit your space, time and number of participants It can be played by people of all sizes, ages and genders. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You can play in either men's, women's teams or at mini and recreational level mixed teams. It is easy to learn and a great way to get in shape