Handball Quiz

Where did team handball originate?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

In what year was men's handball first included in the Olympics?

• 1968

• 1972

• 1980

• 1976

How many players are on each side in a handball game?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What two sports does handball combine elements of?

• Soccer and tennis

• Basketball and volleyball

• Soccer and basketball

• Tennis and volleyball

How long is a regulation handball game?

• Two 20 minute halves

• Two 25 minute halves

• Two 30 minute halves

• Two 35 minute halves

Where can team handball be played?

• Only indoors

• Only on grass

• Indoors and outdoors

• Only on sand

What is the size of a regulation handball compared to?

• A basketball

• A cantaloupe

• A soccer ball

• A tennis ball

How many players are allowed on the court for each team in a regulation game?

• Five players

• Six players

• Seven players

• Eight players

What is the maximum number of steps a player can take with the ball before and after dribbles?

• Two steps

• Three steps

• Four steps

• Five steps

For how long can a player hold the ball without moving?

• Two seconds

• Three seconds

• Four seconds

• Five seconds