Handball was originated in the 1900’s

Scandinavian Countries

To score goals by shooting the ball into the goal. *Basic skills include passing, catching, and shooting

Team- *2 teams of 7 players; winner- team who scores the most points; *time-2,30 minute halves; start game with a throw off (and after every goal) with each team in its half of the court; offense- spread out and pass the ball or take a shot on the goal; Offense- motion (get open) and screen/pick; *3 rules- 1. Hold ball up to three seconds 2. Run with ball up to three steps 3. Make at least 3 passes prior to scoring; defense- guard man to man; foul- pushing, tripping, kicking, body checking; *Free Throw- In any foul; jump ball- simultaneous possession; only goal keeper in goal area; turnover- ball touches ground, dropped ball, interception; Batted ball-offensive possession; boundaries- stand anywhere between the sidelines and the end lines; out of bounds- throw in

Goal=1 point!

Unsportsmanlike conduct! Automatic point for the other team! Etiquette: Call score, call fouls, compliment play

Backline, centerline, corner throw, court player, free throw line, goal area, goal line, goal throw, goal keeper, jump ball, line player, penalty line, penalty shoot out, penalty throw, pivot, play maker, running shot,

Thrown balls, eyes on the ball, watch for the other people!

Facilities: Size of the basketball or football field Indoors/outdoors? Either one Equipment: Court, goals with nets, ball Olympic sport: Yes! 1972 Special Notes: First called Harpaston