Players
How many players are on a handball team?
7 Players
How many steps can you take without dribbling?
3
How many teams play in a match?
2
How many halves are in a handball game?
2
What is it called when a player dribbles the ball?
Bouncing the ball
Who is the only player allowed in the goal area?
The goal keeper
How long can you hold the ball?
3 seconds
How many players are on the field from each team?
7 players
How long is each half in adult handball?
30 minutes
What is a “free throw”?
A throw after a small foul
Name one position on the field
Left wing / Right wing / Pivot / Back player
Can you push, hit, or hold other players?
no
Can teams have more than one goalkeeper on the field?
No
How long is the handball court?
40 meters
What is the 6-meter line called?
Goal area
How many goalkeepers are there on a team?
Where can field players not go when shooting?
Inside the goal area
What color shirt does the goalkeeper usually wear?
Different from the team (any color)
How wide is the handball goal?
3 meters
What do you call it when a player breaks the rules?
A foul
What does a field player do with the ball?
Pass, dribble, or shoot
What do you get for a serious foul that stops a scoring chance?
A 7-meter throw
How do teams win the game?
Score more goals than the other team
What happens if the ball crosses the goal line?
It is a goal
Name one way a team can score a point.
Throw the ball into the goal