HOLY CROSS COLLEGE OF CALINAN, INC.
Davao-Bukidnon National Highway, Calinan, Davao City
NARRATIVE REPORT
PE 115:
Team Sports
BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
3nd YEAR
Submitted by:
Rachel Anne G. Argao
Marlie A. Dagansan
Marc Leonel Banajera
Submitted to:
Mr. Christian Joy J. Lerog
Instructor
March 12 , 2025
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HANDBALL
What is Handball?
Handball is a fast-paced involving two teams of seven players who pass, catch,
throw and dribble a small ball with their hands while trying to score goals.
A team with the most goals wins the game. A game consists of two 30-minute
halves with 10- minutes half time break.
Background:
Handball is one of the most popular sports in Europe (after soccer and basketball)
and is one of the fastest growing sports in Northern Asia and Africa.
In the Americas it is becoming organized with national and continental champions.
The modern game of Handball was developed by Danish teacher Holger Nielsen in
the late 19th century.
Handball originated in Northern Europe, specifically Denmark, at the end of the 19th
century
History:
Origins and Evolution: Handball’s roots can be traced back to ancient civilizations, but its modern
form was shaped in 19th-century Scandinavia and Germany. The International Amateur Handball
Federation (IAHF), formed in 1928, helped standardize rules and promote the sport globally.
Modern handball began to take shape in the late 1800s with the founding of the Danish and
German Gymnastics Associations. In 1898, the Danish schoolteacher Holger Nielsen developed
indoor handball’s fundamental rules, while German sports teacher Max Heiser formulated key
aspects for outdoor handball in 1915.
Timeline:
• 1928 -the International Amateur Handball Federation (IAHF) was
established.
• 1936- Field handball debuted as an official sport at the Berlin
Olympics
• 1946 -The International Handball Federation (IHF) was
reestablished, taking over from the IAHF, with 11 founding
member countries aiming to develop the sport worldwide.
• 1972 -Indoor handball made its Olympic debut at the Munich
games, replacing field handball as the official handball
discipline.
• 1992 - Women’s handball made its Olympic debut at the
Barcelona games, highlighting the sport’s growing appeal
to both male and female athletes.
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• 21ST Century -handball has spread to new territories, with clubs and leagues emerging
across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Handball Rules and Gameplay
The teams:
Handball teams start the game with 7 players on the court, 1 goalkeeper, and 6 outfield players.
Each team can have up to 7 reserve players on the bench.
The positions are called:
• Goalkeeper
• Left Back
• Center Back or Center
• Right Back
• Left Winger
• Center Forward or Pivot, also knows as Circle Runner
• Right Winger
Handball Gameplay and Rules:
• Players holding the ball can take 3 steps before they must pass or shoot the ball.
• Taking more than 3 steps results in a turnover.
• Players without the ball can move around freely without having to count their steps.
• Players can hold the ball for a maximum of 3 seconds before they must shoot, pass, or
dribble.
• Holding the ball for longer than 3 seconds results in a turnover. Players can dribble (bounce
the ball) once to reset the 3-second to take 3 more steps, shoot, or pass.
• A match consists of two periods of 30 minutes each.
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• Each team consists of 7 players; a goalkeeper and 6 outfield players.
• Outfield players can touch the ball with any part of their body that is above the knee.
• Once a player receives possession, they can pass, hold possession or shoot.
• If a player holds possession, they can dribble or take three steps for up to three seconds
without dribbling.
• Only the goalkeeper is allowed to come into contact with the floor of the goal area.
• Goalkeepers are allowed out of the goal area but must not retain possession if they are
outside the goal area
Handball Fouls;
• Yellow cards are a warning often awarded to players who have kicked the ball or
inadvertently charged into an opponent.
• Red cards are given to players for severe fouls such as tripping or unnecessary outbursts
of violent physicality. A player or a coach receiving a red card is disqualified from the game.
• Players or coaches shown a blue card are disqualified and suspended for multiple
subsequent games. Blue cards are mostly only awarded for fighting or verbally assaulting a
referee. Blue cards are only common in professional leagues and the Olympic Games.
Handball Penalty Shots:
• The shooter stands at the 7-meter line to take the penalty shot.
• The shooter’s feet cannot cross or touch the line until the ball leaves their hand.
• During a penalty shot, one of the shooter’s feet needs to be planted on the floor the entire
time. Jumping is not allowed.
• The shot needs to be taken within 3 seconds after the referee’s whistle.
• The defending team can choose to substitute the goalkeeper for a penalty shot.
Handball Basic Skills
Throwing: Precision in Motion:
• Throwing is arguably the most essential skill in handball, as it determines a player’s ability
to score and create opportunities for their team. The art of throwing encompasses both
accuracy and power, demanding a player’s complete command over their body’s
mechanics.
Catching: Securing Possession:
• Catching is the counterpart to throwing and is equally crucial in handball. A successful
catch not only maintains possession but also facilitates quick transitions from defense to
offense. Players must develop keen hand-eye coordination to track the ball’s trajectory and
execute precise catches, often in fast-paced and pressured situations.
Dribbling: Maneuvering with Finesse:
Dribbling in handball shares similarities with dribbling in basketball, although the larger, heavier ball
in handball adds its own challenges. Dribbling enables players to advance with the ball while
evading defenders, creating openings in the opposition’s defensive lines.
Passing: Collaborative Gameplay:
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• Effective passing not only maintains ball movement but also confounds the defense by
quickly changing the angle of attack. Players must exhibit excellent communication,
anticipation, and timing to deliver accurate passes to their teammates. Different types of
passes, such as overhead passes, bounce passes, and spin passes, offer various
options depending on the situation.
Shooting: The Art of Scoring:
• Shooting is the culmination of all the previous skills and is the ultimate objective in handball
– putting the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net. A successful shot requires a
combination of accuracy, power, and strategy.
Handball Court Dimension
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Handball Hand Signals
Different types of throw
Free Throw
• Free throws are a result of a foul or a rule violation.
• Often called a 3-meter throw because the opposing team players must be at least 3 meters
from where the free throw is taken from.
• Free throws are taken from where the foul or violation happened.
• Free throws can not be taken from the goal zone.
• Simple fouls, too many steps, kick-ball, and passive play result in a free throw.
Throw-In
• Throw-ins take place when the ball goes out of play on the sideline.
• The ball is awarded to the team that didn’t touch the ball last.
• A player throwing the ball back into play must keep at least one foot on the sideline while
attempting to pass to a teammate or shoot a goal.
• Deflections, blocked shots, and bad passes are the most common reasons for a throw-in.
Goal Throw
• Made by the goalkeeper standing in their goal zone to a player outside of it.
• Goal throws resume the game when the ball goes out of play behind a goalkeeper’s net.
• If an attacking player enters the goal zone, their team forfeits possession, and the game
restarts with a goal throw.
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Handball Equipment
Handball:
• Handball are made of leather are about the size of melon. How ever the size and weight of
the ball will vary depending on the group playing.
• The ball for men’s is 15-17 ounces and 23-24 inches in circumference.
• Women and juniors use a smaller ball, weighing 12-14 ounces and 21-22 inches in
circumference
Handball Court
• Handball Court are indoor, hard surface courts.
• The court is 44 yds long, 22 yds wide, and marked with various lines that indicate
boundaries.
• The longer outer boundaries are called sidelines or touchlines, and the shorter
boundaries are called goal lines and end lines.
Handball Goal keeper pants:
• Most players wear shorts, goalkeeper wear long pants. One of the main reason why they
wear pants is because it makes it easier for them to slide on the floor to dive for the bail.
Handball Jersey
• Hand ball jersey are soft, lightweight , short –sleeved shirt that are worn by both teams.
Each teams will wear different colored jersey, and they must stay on for the entire match.
Goal keepers wear a different color jersey than the rest of the team to distinguish
themselves.
Handball shoes
• Just like many sport around the world, handball has shoes that are specially designed for
the sports. There are shoes designed for both indoor and poutdoor games, and the main
differences between them is the slow. Indoor court are typilcally more slippery, so a better
grip is required.
Handball shorts
• Part of a handball team’s uniform is shorts. The shorts that they wear are athletic shorts
and are designed specially for the game activity.
Handball knee pads
• Knee pads are used to protect a player’s knee from injury while playing.
Handball Cones
• Cones are used in practice by every team to conduct drills. Cones are useful because they
can be spread out and used for many different purposes.
Handball Whistle
• Whistle are worn by coaches in practice and referees during games. Coaches will wear
them in practice to run drills and to get their player’s attentions.
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Thank you..
