Defensive actions in the goal
area, 7m or not ?
5th EHF Referee Candidates‘
Course (5-9 March 09), Veria/GRE
Henrik La Cour Laursen
Defender’s position necessary to
accent his main attention
• Before 6-m line
• On 6-m line
• Behind 6-m line
ok
ok
no
no
ok
In goal
area
Willful entry of goal area
• In case of repeated willful entry of
the goal area, progressive
punishment is necessary
Unintentional entry of the goal area
• With inertia
• After collision with partner or
opponent
Infringement of the goal area for
changing the position on the court
• Reducing the way/distance for
getting into a profitable position
• Tactics of protection
7
3
2
3
5
5
Inside
goal area
Uses goal
area
After use of
goal area
Infringement of goal area
caused by attackers
• Pushed by partner of attacker
• Pushed by attacker
Blocking dash using goal area
• Tactics of protection
7
2
5
Inside
goal
area
Blocking dash above the goal area
• Against wing and line player
• Necessary to encourage correct
actions of defenders