Department of Physical Education Handball
1º E.S.O. 2017-2018
HANDBALL
1. HISTORY
Handball was born in Berlin (Germany) in 1919.
At the beginning, there were 11 players per team and the goal-area line was 11
meters from the goal. Currently there are only seven players on each team.
Handball, as an indoor sport, became an Olympic sport in Munich 1972. Yugoslavia
won the first Olympic gold medal. Women's handball became an Olympic sport in
Montreal 1976. The USSR won the gold medal.
2- WHERE TO PLAY?
The handball court
measures 20 meters
wide by 40 meters long
PLAYERS
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3. HANDBALL PLAYERS POSITIONS AND THEIR ROLES
There are seven players on each team (six court players and one goalkeeper).
THE GOALKEEPER
The goalkeeper may use any part of his/her body to block a shot. There is no
"corner" when the goalkeeper blocks a shot and it crosses the outer goal line.
- Role: the goalkeeper has to block the shots from the other team in order to
keep his goal with the least possible goals.
LEFT AND RIGHT WING
The player occupying the left wing (normally right-handed) covers the left hand
side of the court. Whereas the right wing player will usually be left-handed,
covering the right hand side of the court.
- Role: These players stand on the far left and right side of the defense while
the team is defending and they initiate counter-attacks along the lines when
the team attacks.
LEFT AND RIGHT BACK
The left and right backcourt players form a large part of the back line and stand
to the left and right of the center back.
- Role: When defending, they try to block shots and cover the goal, and in attack
they have the skills to shoot from large distances.
CENTER BACK
Often referred to as the center-back or center-half, this player occupies the
middle of the court as a rule.
- Role: Center players occupy the creative handball positions of playmaker, who
typically directs play in defense and attack.
PIVOT
He generally plays in front of his defense.
- Role: He tries to intercept the ball or prevent his opponents from passing, but
when they are attacking he is also required to shoot and often has to do so
while unbalanced or in the air.
DEFFENSE
2- Right Wing 2 7
3- Right Back
3 6
4- Center Back 4
5- Pivot
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6- Left Back
7- Left Wing
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ATTACK 7 2
2- Right Wing
3- Right Back 5
6 3
4- Center Back
5- Pivot 4
6- Left Back
7- Left Wing
4. HOW LONG IS A HANDBALL MATCH?
60 minutes (2 halves of 30 minutes each).
5. BASIC RULES
A PLAYER IS ALLOWED TO… A PLAYER IS NOT ALLOWED TO…
• To run with the ball for 3 steps. • To step on the goal area.
• To hold the ball for 3 seconds. • To take more than 3 steps without
• To dribble the ball. bouncing the ball (travelling).
• To bounce the ball, then stop bouncing
and begin to bounce the ball again
(double dribble).
• To keep the ball without bouncing,
passing or shooting for more than 3
seconds (3 seconds).
• To touch the ball with the foot or leg.
THROWS AWARDED DUE TO FAULTS
For a minor foul or violation, a free-throw is awarded to the
opponent at the exact spot it took place. If the foul occurs
Free-throw between the goal area line and the 9-meter line, the throw
is taken from the nearest spot outside the 9-meter line.
The thrower can pass or shoot.
The 7-meter throw is awarded when:
7-meter throw A foul destroys a clear chance to score.
A defensive player enters his or her goal area to gain an
advantage over an attacking player in possession of the ball.
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PENALTIES
Yellow card: A yellow card is a warning. The referee will show a yellow card for
an illegal action.
Two-minute suspension: When a player has committed a dangerous foul, like
striking the opponent in the head.
Red card: The referee will show a red card after a very rough foul or after the
third time a player receives a two-minute suspension.
6. BASIC SKILLS
Jump pass Bounce pass
Jump shot Shot in place
Hip pass Overhead pass
