HANDBALL

HISTORY OF HANDBALL

• Handball was created in the 19th century
• Was first played in Europe primarily in Denmark, Germany. Norway, and Sweden
• The first rule book was published in 1917
• The first international game was played in 1925 between Germany and Belgium
• Men's handball was added to the 1936 Olympics
• Women's handball was added to the 1972 Olympics

HANDBALL RULES

• There are two teams with 7 players (including goalkeeper)
• When they player receives the ball they have the option to keep it, pass it, or shoot it
• If you possess it you can dribble it like a basketball or you can take three steps
• They play two periods with 30 minutes
• Each team gets one timeout per period

TYPE OF BALL USED

• The ball is spherical
• It must either be made of leather or synthetic material
• The ball is intended to be used by a single hand
• It's size varies depending on age and gender
• Some players use resin a product that helps them manipulate the ball better but is sometimes prohibited

HANDBALL COURT

• Handball can either be played on an indoor or outdoor court
• It is played on a court 40 by 20 meters with a goal in the center of each end
• With a goal in the center of each end
• When played outdoors it is played in a grassy area or a beach