THE RULES OF HANDBALL
The rules of handball are pretty simple
and are aimed at ensuring the game flows freely. We've compiled a list
of some of the basic handball rules to help you get a handle on this
fast-moving sport.
Basic handball rules
The six metre line
No handball player (other than the goalkeeper) is allowed in the goal
area (inside the 6m line). Exceptions are after a shot on goal, when
the player jumps into the area and shoots the ball before landing in the
goal area.
‘Walking’
If a handball player takes more than three steps without dribbling
(bouncing the ball) or holds the ball for more than 3 seconds without
bouncing it, shooting or passing, then that is deemed ‘
walking’ and possession is lost.
'Double dribble’
Handball players cannot receive the ball and bounce it, then hold the
ball, and bounce it again. This is termed ‘double dribble’ and is
against the rules.
‘Kicking’
Handball players (other than the goalkeeper) must not kick the ball.
If the ball touches the foot, then possession is awarded to the
opposition.
Handball fouls
No tripping, pushing, hitting, clinching, charging or holding is allowed in handball.
Free-throws in handball
These are awarded for slight infringements of the rules. All
defenders are required to stay 3m (9.84ft) away from the person taking
the free-throw.
Penalty-throws in handball
These are awarded when denying a clear scoring opportunity with an infringement.
Handball sanctions
Depending on the seriousness of the offenses, the referee can award
players with either a yellow card (warning), suspension (2 minutes
sitting out), or a red card (dismissal).
Throw-ins in handball
These are awarded after the ball has crossed a side line. It is taken
by the side who did not touch it last, with the player putting one foot
on the line where ball went out and passing it back into the court.
Corners in handball
A corner is taken by the attacking side when a defender has knocked the
ball over the goal
line (other than in the goal). The player puts one foot on the corner
of the side line and the goal line and passes the ball in.
Goal-throws in handball
This occurs when the ball comes off a goalkeeper and crosses the goal
line. The goalkeeper then takes the throw from within their own area.
these are the rules of handball
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