• Handball was originated in the 1900’s
• Scandinavian Countries
• To score goals by shooting the ball into
the goal
• For our purposes – Score by throwing and
catching to a teammate across the end
line (modified games: throwing and
catching in endzone)
• Team- 2 teams of 7 players
• Winner- team who scores the
most points
• Time-2 to 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; 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!
• This is non-contact
Facilities:
• Size of the basketball or football field
Indoors/outdoors?
• Either one
Equipment:
• Court, goals with nets (or lines on
field), ball
Olympic sport:
• Yes! 1972
Special Notes:
• First called Harpaston