Handball is a contact sport. It combines speed with skill, agility, and stamina. It is played on an oval court with a goal at one end. International Handball Federation governs the game. They also organize tournaments and the men’s international championship. Among the 197 member federations of the IHF, the most popular are in East Asia and North Africa. Worldwide, handball is played by a total of 795,000.
The sport is usually played indoors. Each team consists of seven players. The games are ruled by two referees. Each player is issued a yellow ticket. A red card is issued for any infraction that results in a player being sent off. It is against the rules for players to touch or kick the ball.
A 40-by-20-metre court is used for handball. The ball is made from leather and is spherical. It must be handled with one hand. The goals are bolted on to the wall and secured to it. Each team has its own goalkeeper. He stands within a 6-metre zone. Only the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the floor.
Handball can be played by all ages. Clubs are often formed to help organize teams. Play is divided into two 30-minute periods. Two referees are appointed to judge each match. The referee can issue a penalty-throw for any infraction. The referee must have the ability to base his decision upon facts. This can be a hard decision because the rules are strict. A referee may either punish the offender or give a red card (dismissal) depending on the severity of the offense.
Handball requires that the ball be kept within the 6-metre limit. The ball is forfeited to the opponent if a player steps outside the six-metre line. Another rule is that the ball should only be bounced once. The ball must be thrown against the goal of the opposing side.
A player can only make a single goal attempt during a match. The rule is that the player should shoot directly at a defender. If the shot lands on the goal, then the referee lowers their/her hand. The player can then use his/her free hand to score.
If a player jumps into the goal area and the ball is knocked over the goal line, the attacking side takes the corner. Throw-ins are awarded to the throwing team if the ball is kicked over the goal line by the defending side. After a throw-in is granted, the defending team must keep at least 3 metres distance from the person taking the free-throw.
Handball is the fastest-paced Olympics sport and is loved by people from five continents. The sport is now very popular in South America. The sport was originally played on grass but it evolved to indoors. Now, it can also be played on a court. Many of the major leagues in Europe are held, but handball can be played in North America or parts of Africa.
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