TEAM HANDBALL By Alisha Blackwelder HISTORY Team handball

TEAM HANDBALL By: Alisha Blackwelder

HISTORY Team handball originated in Germany in the 1900’s and became an Olympic sport for men in 1972 in Munich, Germany and the 1976 Summer Olympics for women. Team Handball is an exciting, and intense sport. Players enjoy this sport because it is a fast paced sport. Team Handball is actually the second most popular sport in Europe next to soccer and it is still on the rise in the United States. Teamwork is one of the most important qualities it takes to be successful in Team Handball.

EQUIPMENT -The goal is 2 meters by 3 meters and the net in the goal is 1. 5 meters deep at the base of the goal. -The ball consist of a rubber bladder and white leather cover which varies in size depending on who is participating. Men’s balls: 23 -24 inches and 15 -17 ounces and women’s balls: 21 -22 inches and 12 -14 ounces. -Player numbers are 1 to 20. Uniform shirts and shorts are the same color. The goalkeeper must wear a different color shirt from teammates and opponents.

FACILITY This game would be played in a gym. A regulation team handball court measures 20 meters by 40 meters. The court is similar to a basketball court but larger.

SKILLS Basic skills that are used in this sport are: Running, jumping, dodging, passing, dribbling, catching, and shooting.

B A S I C R U L E S BASIC RULES • The duration of the game is two-30 minute halves and one-10 minute halftime.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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