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Team handball is a fast-paced game played with seven players on a court larger than a basketball court, where the objective is to score more goals than the opponent. The game lasts 60 minutes, divided into two 30-minute halves, and involves specific rules for players, including a maximum of three steps with the ball and various scoring methods. Key aspects include the role of the goalie, the importance of the goal area, and regulations for defending opponents.

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Team handball is a fast-paced game played with seven players on a court larger than a basketball court, where the objective is to score more goals than the opponent. The game lasts 60 minutes, divided into two 30-minute halves, and involves specific rules for players, including a maximum of three steps with the ball and various scoring methods. Key aspects include the role of the goalie, the importance of the goal area, and regulations for defending opponents.

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TEAM HANDBALL

INTRODUCTION:

 Team handball is played with seven players on a hard surface area bigger then a
basketball court.
 The basic skills of running, jumping, catching, and throwing are combined into a fast
moving exciting game.
 The object of the game is to score more goals than your opponents by throwing the ball
into the other teams goal.
 Elements of basketball, soccer, hockey, and water polo can all be seen in this Olympic
Game that has become a very popular game throughout the world.

DURATION OF THE GAME:

 60- minute game with 30-minute halves and a 10-minute halftime.


 No time outs are allowed with the exception of injuries.

PLAYERS:

 Teams are allowed a total of 12 members for a game.


 Playing teams consist of seven active players (6 court players and 1 goalie). Remaining
players are substitutes.
 Goalie specific rules:
o Only player allowed in the goal area.
o May play the ball with any part of their body (including legs and feet).
o Not subject to the 3 step or double dribble rule inside the goal area.

GAME PLAY:

 Players are allowed to take 3 steps with the ball.


 Players may hold the ball for 3 seconds before passing or advancing it in some method.
 Players may dribble the ball (similar to basketball).
 A player may take 3 steps, dribble, and take 3 additional steps before passing or
shooting.
 Violations of the above rules equals the other team receiving the ball.
DEFENDING OPPONENTS:

 Players are allowed to use their body to block an opponent's movement and shots.
 Defending players may not push, hold, trip, or hit an opponent.
 Offensive players may not charge into defensive players.
 Violations of the above rules equals the other team receiving the ball.

SCORING:

 The ball must completely pass the goal line inside the goal to count as a point.
 Goals may be scored from all formal throws (throw-ins, throw-offs, free throws, and
goal throws by the goalie).
 All goals count as 1 point.

GOAL AREA:

 Only the goalie may stand inside the goal area.


 If an offensive player is in the circle or in the line, with or without the ball, the ball is
given to the opponent and a goal cannot be scored. The ball is then given to the
opposing team.
 If he defense gains an "advantage" by being in the goal area, a penalty throw is awarded
to the attackers.
 A ball inside the goal area belongs to the goalie.
 Players are not considered to be in the goal area if they are in the air taking off.

THE COURT:

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