Description : In team handball, you only get three seconds to hold the ball and then you have to pass it to your other teammates .
TEAM HANDBALL RULES
History Team Handball originated in Europe in the1900s and recognizes over 140 countries as members of the International
handball Federation (IHF). Handball first appeared in the Olympics in the 1936 Berlin Games as an outdoor sport, with
11 players on a side. It was not played again at the Olympic games until 1972, where it was played indoors with 7
players on each side. Women’s handball was added to the Olympic Games in 1976.
Simplified Rules of the Game
1. Object of the Game
Handball combines the elements of soccer and basketball, as six players move the ball down a floor that is larger than
a basketball court and try to score by throwing the ball past a goalkeeper into the net. A successful scoring attempt
results in the award of a single point. Typical final scores in this action-packed game run in the mid twenties.
A regulation game is played in 30 minute halves with one team timeout per half. A coin toss determines which team
starts the game with a throw-off. The clock stops only for team timeouts, injuries, and at the referee’s discretion.
2. Field of Play
The court is slightly larger than a basketball court. Regulation size is 20x40 meters (65’7” x 131’ 3”). All court lines are
referred to by their measurement in meters.
The most significant line on the court is the 6-meter line or goal area line. Only the goalie is allowed inside the goal
area. Players may jump into the goal area if they release the ball before landing in the area. The 9-meter line, or free
throw line, is used for minor penalties, while the 7-meter line, or penalty line, is used for penalty shots, much like
penalty kicks in soccer.
A versatile game, team handball can be played indoors in the gym, outdoors on the grass, on a paved area or on the
beach.
3. The Goal
An official size goal measures 2 meters high (6’7”) and three meters wide (9’10”). The net is one meter deep at the
base of the goal.
4. The Ball
A handball is made of leather and is about the size of a large cantaloupe. It varies in size and weight according to the
group playing. The ball for men weighs 15-17 oz. and is 23-24" in circumference. Women and juniors use a smaller
ball weighing 12-14 oz. and 21-22" in circumference. Youth use smaller varieties of balls for mini-handball.
5. Teams
A game is played between two teams. Seven players on each team are allowed on the court at the same time (6 court
players and 1 goalie). Unlimited substitution is allowed. Substitutes may enter the game at any time through their own
substitution area as long as the players they are replacing have left the court.
6. Playing the ball
Players are allowed to:
Dribble the ball for an unlimited amount of time
Run with the ball for up to three steps before and after dribbles
Hold the ball without moving for three seconds.
Players are not allowed to:
Endanger an opponent with the ball
Pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent
Contact the ball below the knees
7. Penalties
Free-Throw – for a minor foul or violation, a free throw is awarded to the opponents at the exact spot it took place. If
the foul occurs between the goal area line and the 9 meter line, the throw is taken from the nearest point outside the 9-
meter line. All players on the team taking a free-throw must be outside the 9-meter line. (We do not use a 0-meter line
in P.E. at ONW). Opponents must be 3 meters away from the ball when the throw is taken.
Team Handball
Grade Six
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
.
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution
Grade Seven
1.2 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation in
individual and dual physical activities.
2.2 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
2.3 Use principles of motor learning to establish, monitor, and meet goals for motor skill development.
2.4 Explain and demonstrate spin and rebound principles for performing manipulative skills.
2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller
parts.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and dual physical
activities.
3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and dual physical
activities.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as
they affect participation in physical activity.
5.4 Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical
activity.
5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity.
TEAM HANDBALL RULES
History Team Handball originated in Europe in the1900s and recognizes over 140 countries as members of the International
handball Federation (IHF). Handball first appeared in the Olympics in the 1936 Berlin Games as an outdoor sport, with
11 players on a side. It was not played again at the Olympic games until 1972, where it was played indoors with 7
players on each side. Women’s handball was added to the Olympic Games in 1976.
Simplified Rules of the Game
1. Object of the Game
Handball combines the elements of soccer and basketball, as six players move the ball down a floor that is larger than
a basketball court and try to score by throwing the ball past a goalkeeper into the net. A successful scoring attempt
results in the award of a single point. Typical final scores in this action-packed game run in the mid twenties.
A regulation game is played in 30 minute halves with one team timeout per half. A coin toss determines which team
starts the game with a throw-off. The clock stops only for team timeouts, injuries, and at the referee’s discretion.
2. Field of Play
The court is slightly larger than a basketball court. Regulation size is 20x40 meters (65’7” x 131’ 3”). All court lines are
referred to by their measurement in meters.
The most significant line on the court is the 6-meter line or goal area line. Only the goalie is allowed inside the goal
area. Players may jump into the goal area if they release the ball before landing in the area. The 9-meter line, or free
throw line, is used for minor penalties, while the 7-meter line, or penalty line, is used for penalty shots, much like
penalty kicks in soccer.
A versatile game, team handball can be played indoors in the gym, outdoors on the grass, on a paved area or on the
beach.
3. The Goal
An official size goal measures 2 meters high (6’7”) and three meters wide (9’10”). The net is one meter deep at the
base of the goal.
4. The Ball
A handball is made of leather and is about the size of a large cantaloupe. It varies in size and weight according to the
group playing. The ball for men weighs 15-17 oz. and is 23-24" in circumference. Women and juniors use a smaller
ball weighing 12-14 oz. and 21-22" in circumference. Youth use smaller varieties of balls for mini-handball.
5. Teams
A game is played between two teams. Seven players on each team are allowed on the court at the same time (6 court
players and 1 goalie). Unlimited substitution is allowed. Substitutes may enter the game at any time through their own
substitution area as long as the players they are replacing have left the court.
6. Playing the ball
Players are allowed to:
Dribble the ball for an unlimited amount of time
Run with the ball for up to three steps before and after dribbles
Hold the ball without moving for three seconds.
Players are not allowed to:
Endanger an opponent with the ball
Pull, hit, or punch the ball out of the hands of an opponent
Contact the ball below the knees
7. Penalties
Free-Throw – for a minor foul or violation, a free throw is awarded to the opponents at the exact spot it took place. If
the foul occurs between the goal area line and the 9 meter line, the throw is taken from the nearest point outside the 9-
meter line. All players on the team taking a free-throw must be outside the 9-meter line. (We do not use a 0-meter line
in P.E. at ONW). Opponents must be 3 meters away from the ball when the throw is taken.
Team Handball
Grade Six
1.5 Dribble and pass a ball to a partner while being guarded
2.1 Explain how to increase force based on the principles of biomechanics.
2.2 Explain how impact force is reduced by increasing the duration of impact.
2.3 Analyze and correct errors in movement patterns.
2.5 Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in physical activities
.
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week.
5.1 Participate productively in group physical activities.
5.2 Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts.
5.3 Identify and define the role of each participant in a cooperative physical activity.
5.4 Identify and agree on a common goal when participating in a cooperative physical activity.
5.5 Analyze possible solutions to a movement problem in a cooperative physical activity and come to a
consensus on the best solution
Grade Seven
1.2 Demonstrate mature techniques for the following patterns: overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
1.3 Combine manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills into movement patterns.
1.4 Demonstrate body management and object-manipulation skills needed for successful participation in
individual and dual physical activities.
2.2 Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of overhand, sidearm, and underhand
throwing; catching; kicking/punting; striking; trapping; dribbling (hand and foot); and volleying.
2.2 Analyze movement patterns and correct errors.
2.3 Use principles of motor learning to establish, monitor, and meet goals for motor skill development.
2.4 Explain and demonstrate spin and rebound principles for performing manipulative skills.
2.5 Compare and contrast the effectiveness of practicing skills as a whole and practicing skills in smaller
parts.
2.6 Diagram and demonstrate basic offensive and defensive strategies for individual and dual physical
activities.
3.5 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days each week
5.1 Identify appropriate and inappropriate risks involved in adventure, individual, and dual physical
activities.
5.2 Accept responsibility for individual improvement.
5.3 Demonstrate an acceptance of differences in physical development and personal preferences as
they affect participation in physical activity.
5.4 Evaluate the effect of expressing encouragement to others while participating in a group physical
activity.
5.5 Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity.