The Rules of Handball (Team Handball or Olympic Handball) - EXPLAINED!

Summary

Ninh Ly's video script offers a comprehensive overview of Handball, a sport blending elements of basketball, soccer, and ice hockey. Played by two teams of seven on a 40m x 20m court, the objective is to score by throwing a ball into a 3m wide x 2m high goal. Key rules include a three-second ball hold limit, no more than three steps without dribbling, and the prohibition of stepping into the 6m goal crease. The game is divided into two 30-minute halves, with potential overtime and penalty shootouts for ties. Additional rules cover goalkeeper privileges, seven-meter throws for fouls, dribble faults, progressive punishment for fouls, and unlimited substitutions. The script also touches on the sport's popularity in Europe and its similarities to football and basketball.

Takeaways

• 🏀 Handball is a sport that combines elements of basketball, soccer, and ice hockey.
• 👥 Each team consists of 14 players, with 7 on the court including a goalkeeper and 6 field players.
• 🎯 The game's objective is to score more goals than the opposing team by throwing the ball into a 3m wide x 2m high goal.
• 🚫 Players must not hold the ball for more than three seconds or take more than three steps without dribbling or passing.
• 🚫 Dribbling violations, similar to a double dribble in basketball, result in a turnover to the opposing team.
• ⚽ The court dimensions are 40m by 20m, with a 6m radius goal crease and a 9m radius free throw line.
• 🔄 Unlimited substitutions are allowed in Handball, and players must cross the substitution line to enter or leave the court.
• 🛑 'Passive play' occurs when a team makes no attempt to shoot, resulting in the ball being awarded to the opposing team.
• 🛡 Defenders can block the ball with their hands and arms, but cannot pull the ball from an attacker's hands or push/jump into them.
• ⏱ The game is played in two 30-minute halves, with potential 5-minute overtime periods and a penalty shootout if necessary.
• 📜 Progressive punishment includes yellow cards for initial fouls, two-minute suspensions for repeated fouls, and red cards for serious offenses or multiple fouls.

Q & A

What is Handball also known as?

Handball is also known as Team Handball or Olympic Handball.

How many players are there in a Handball team and how many can be on the court at one time?

A Handball team consists of 14 players, with 7 players, including one goalkeeper and 6 field players, on the court at any one time.

What is the main objective of Handball?

The main objective of Handball is for your team to score more goals than the opposing team.

What are the dimensions of a Handball goal?

A Handball goal is 3 meters wide by 2 meters high.

What is the rule regarding the goal crease and how does it affect a goal attempt?

The goal crease is a 6-meter radius around the goal, and a goal is disallowed if the shooting player steps into the crease.

How large is the court in Handball and what are the dimensions?

The Handball court is 40 meters by 20 meters.

How is the possession of the ball started in a Handball game?

The game starts with a throw off by the team that wins the coin toss.

What is the rule about holding the ball and taking steps while in possession?

A player must not hold onto the ball for more than three seconds or take more than three steps while in possession.

What is considered 'passive play' in Handball and what happens when it occurs?

Passive play occurs when the team with the ball makes no attempt to shoot, resulting in the ball being awarded to the other team.

What are the consequences of a defender pulling the ball out of an attacking player's hands or pushing them?

These actions result in a free throw being awarded to the opposing team.

How is the game duration structured in Handball and what happens in case of a tie?

The game is played in 2 x 30-minute halves, totaling 60 minutes. If the game ends in a tie, up to two 5-minute overtime periods are played, and if still tied, it goes to a penalty shootout.

What is the 'Seven Metre Throw' in Handball and when is it awarded?

The 'Seven Metre Throw' is awarded when a defender steps into the goal crease to prevent a shot or has prevented a legitimate chance to score, and it is similar to a penalty kick in soccer.

What is a 'Dribble Fault' in Handball and what happens when it occurs?

A 'Dribble Fault' is similar to a double dribble violation in basketball, where a player cannot dribble, stop, and then proceed to dribble again. It results in the possession of the ball being awarded to the other team.

Can you explain the 'Progressive Punishment' system in Handball?

The 'Progressive Punishment' system starts with a yellow card for the first foul, followed by two-minute suspensions for subsequent fouls, and a red card for the fourth foul, ejecting the player from the game.

Are there any restrictions on substitutions in Handball?

There are unlimited substitutions in Handball, and all substitutes must cross over on the substitution line.