Handball

A handball game consists of 2 x ...................... minutes halves.

How many steps are you allowed to take when holding the ball in your hand?

How many officials are there in a game of handball?

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• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of these courts is a handball court?

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Answer explanation

A handball court is divided into two halves. The outer white semi-circle is the 'free throw line'. Free-throw line (9 m) – this dashed 'D' shaped line is 9 metres from the outer goal line. The line is used to resume play if an attacking player is fouled within the area.

A goalkeeper is allowed inside the goal area, but is not allowed anywhere else on the court.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A player may take a maximum of 3 consecutive steps and may bounce the ball as much as desired. If the player catches the ball, they can not bounce it again and must take a maximum 3 further steps, pass or shoot.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You can travel whilst bouncing the ball in one hand in handball. This is called

When a goal is scored, how does the game restart?

• Goalkeeper starts with the ball

• A throw-off from the centre circle

• A corner throw

How many substitutions can be made during a game of handball?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• Any

How many players are in a handball team (including the goalkeeper)?

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• 6

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• 8