Team Handball

HISTORY• Team handball is an Olympic sport gaining popularity in

recreational and school Physical Education classes.• Participants and spectators alike enjoy the fast

continuous play, using their natural athletic skills of running, jumping, throwing and catching.

• Team Handball had its origins in Europe in the late 1920’s.

• A men's team Handball competition was included in the Munich Olympics in 1972, followed by the inclusion of women's competition in the 1976 Games in Montreal.

EQUIPMENT

Goal Wall mat to make a goal

Handball

Cones to mark

boundaries

Hula Hoops for goal

Poly SpotsTape to mark a goal

SAFETY• Team Handball players need to wear

proper athletic shoes and clothing.

• Players need to be aware of all surroundings making sure to not come into contact with another player.

• Make sure Team Handball court is free of debris.

• Practice proper communication and good listening.

HOW TO PLAY

• There are 6 court players and 1 goalie.• Game begins with a center throw-off, aka, throw-on

determined by a coin toss.• Regulation game length is 2-30 minute halves.

• A player scores by shooting the ball into a goal.• Each goal is worth 1 point.• Change of possession every time a team scores .• Team with the most points wins when time expires.• 3-3-3 Rule- 3 steps with ball, 3 dribbles, 3 seconds

holding the ball

TEAM HANDBALL COURT

Penalty Shot/Free throw

Goal-area line

Free Throw - A throw given to the other team when they are in violation of a rule of the game

Penalty Line - Line for free throw after a major penalty, creates one-on-one with goalie.

Goal Area Line- Arc (usually 6m out) around goal that only the goalie can be in. Players may jump into area to shoot, provided they shoot before landing.

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PASSING CUESThrowing the ball to another player to advance the ball down the court.

1. Side to the target2. Step with opposite foot3. Twist4. Throw

SHOOTINGA scoring attempt made when a player releases a

shot toward the goal.

DEFENDINGTrying to stop the other team from scoring using

your body.

SHOOTING CUES

1. Grip ball so it rests in palm2. Reach back and above shoulder3. Snap wrist4. Release the shot

DEFENDING CUES

1. Eyes on the ball or the attacker2. Hands up3. Place body between the attacker and the

goal

DEFENDER

CATCHING8th grade assessment

Using hands and arms to grab the ball. In handball we pass and catch the ball with teammates to move closer to the

goal and score a point.

GOALWhen the ball crosses the goal line inside the goal. A goal may be scored from any throw. All goals are

worth one point.

Putting the ball back into play after it has crossed one of the

sidelines. Feet must be outside of sideline and one or

two hands used to throw.

THROW IN

TYPES OF SHOTS POSITIONSGOALIE

COURT PLAYER

SET SHOTA simple shot thrown from a standing

still position. This is the type of shot used

during penalty shots.

PENALTY SHOTOne on one with the goalie. The

shooter must stand with both feet behind the penalty line and keep one

foot stationary during the shot.Member of the handball team actually playing on the court, except the goalie.

The only player allowed in the goal area. The Goalie may defend in any

way.

HOW WILL TEAM HANDBALL BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?

Playing team handballKeeps me at a healthy weight

Playing team handballhelps me stay energizedand keeps me frombeing sleepy

Playing team handball is a great way to meet new people and have fun with friends