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Handball: History, Techniques & Rules

Handball is a fast-paced team sport with origins in ancient games, modernized in the late 19th century, and included in the Olympics since 1936. The game involves two teams of seven players aiming to score goals through various techniques like passing, dribbling, and shooting, while adhering to specific rules regarding fouls and penalties. It is played internationally in competitions such as the IHF World Championships and promotes teamwork and strategic thinking.

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Handball: History, Techniques & Rules

Handball is a fast-paced team sport with origins in ancient games, modernized in the late 19th century, and included in the Olympics since 1936. The game involves two teams of seven players aiming to score goals through various techniques like passing, dribbling, and shooting, while adhering to specific rules regarding fouls and penalties. It is played internationally in competitions such as the IHF World Championships and promotes teamwork and strategic thinking.

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Handball: History, Basic Techniques, and Rules

A Brief Overview

Presented by: Meylinda Sinta Musir

Date: 10 sept 2025

Introduction to Handball
 Handball is a fast-paced team sport played by two
teams of seven players (six outfield players and one
goalkeeper).
 The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball
into the opposing team's net.
 It combines elements of soccer, basketball, and water
polo.

History of Handball
 Ancient Origins: Games similar to handball were played
in Ancient Greece and Rome.
 Modern Handball: Developed in the late 19th century in
Europe, especially in Denmark and Germany.
 First Rules: Written by Danish gym teacher Holger
Nielsen in 1898.
 Olympics: Men's handball debuted at the 1936 Berlin
Olympics (outdoor); reintroduced as an indoor sport in
1972.

Basic Techniques
1. Passing

 Chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass.

2. Dribbling

 Similar to basketball, used to move while maintaining ball control.

3. Shooting

 Jump shot, standing shot, and diving shot.

4. Catching

 Requires focus and good hand-eye coordination.

5. Defending

 Blocking, positioning, and intercepting passes.

Rules of the Game


 Team Composition: 7 players per team (6 field
players + 1 goalkeeper).
 Match Duration: Two halves of 30 minutes
with a 10-minute break.
 Dribbling Rule: Only 3 steps allowed without
dribbling.
 Goal Area: Only the goalkeeper is allowed
inside the 6-meter area.
 Scoring: A goal is scored when the entire ball
crosses the goal line.

Fouls and Penalties


 Minor Fouls: Pushing, holding, hitting → free
throw.
 Major Fouls: Dangerous play → 2-minute
suspension or disqualification.
 Penalty Throw (7-meter throw): Awarded for
clear goal-scoring chances blocked illegally.

International Competitions
 IHF World Championships (Men and Women)
 Olympic Games
 EHF Champions League (Europe)
 Popular teams: France, Denmark, Norway, Spain,
Germany

Conclusion
 Handball is an exciting, dynamic sport with a rich
history and clear rules.
 It promotes teamwork, agility, and strategic thinking.
 Great for both recreational and competitive play.

❓Q&A
“Any questions?”
(thank you.)

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