Test Your Handball Knowledge

A player can hold the ball for up to 3 seconds before passing it. True or False?

• False

• A player can hold the ball for up to 2 seconds before passing it.

• A player can hold the ball indefinitely before passing it.

• A player can hold the ball for up to 5 seconds before passing it.

In handball, a goal is worth 2 points. True or False?

• A goal is worth 1 point.

• A goal is worth 5 points.

• False

• A goal is worth 3 points.

The goalkeeper is the only player allowed to use their feet to block shots. True or False?

• The goalkeeper can only use their body to block shots.

• False

• All players can use their feet to block shots.

• Only the goalkeeper can use their hands to block shots.

A team consists of 7 players on the court during a match. True or False?

• False

• A team consists of 5 players on the court during a match.

• A team consists of 6 players on the court during a match.

• A team consists of 8 players on the court during a match.

The game of handball originated in Europe. True or False?

• It originated in Asia

• It is a variation of basketball

• False

• It was invented in America

• True

Players can score from anywhere on the court. True or False?

• True

• Only within the paint

• Only from the free-throw line

• Only from the three-point line

A player can be substituted at any time during the game. True or False?

• False

• Substitutions are unlimited during the game.

• A player can only be substituted at halftime.

• A player can be substituted only if they are injured.

The objective of handball is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. True or False?

• To defend the goal from the opponent's shots

• True

• To pass the ball to teammates only

• To keep the ball away from the opponent's goal

There are no timeouts allowed during a handball match. True or False?

• Timeouts are allowed only in the first half

• Each team gets one timeout per match

• False

• Timeouts can be called at any time during play

The first official handball rules were established in 1917. True or False?

• The first official handball rules were established in 1920.

• True

• The first official handball rules were established in 1900.

• The first official handball rules were established in 1930.