Handball

What is the objective of Handball?

• To run with the ball across the field

• To catch the ball

• To prevent the other team from scoring

• To score more goals than the opposing team

How many players from each team are on the court at any one time?

• 8 players

• 7 players

• 5 players

• 6 players

What is the size of the Handball court?

• 40m x 20m

• 60m x 30m

• 50m x 25m

• 30m x 15m

What happens if a game of Handball ends in a tie?

• A coin toss decides the winner

• The team with the most shots wins

• Up to 2 x 5 minute overtime periods are played

• The game is declared a draw

What is not allowed by a defender in Handball?

• Forming walls with teammates

• Blocking the ball with their hands

• Pulling the ball out of the attacking player's hands

• Making frontal body contact

What is the consequence of committing a dribble fault?

• A free throw is awarded to the opposing team

• A 7 metre throw is awarded to the opposing team

• Possession of the ball is awarded to the other team

• The player is given a yellow card

What is the maximum number of steps a player can take without dribbling the ball?

• Two steps

• Four steps

• Three steps

• Five steps

What is awarded if an attacking player steps into the goal crease and scores a goal?

• The goal counts

• A free throw for the defending team

• A 7 metre throw for the attacking team

• The goal is disallowed

What is the first level of punishment for committing fouls in Handball?

• A penalty throw

• A red card

• A two minute suspension

• A yellow card

How are substitutions made in Handball?

• At halftime

• Only three substitutions allowed per game

• Only during timeouts

• There are unlimited substitutions, crossing over on the substitution line