HANDBALL
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Introduction: The game of Handball is played between two teams of seven players each. The basic skills of running, jumping, catching and throwing are combined into a fast moving exciting game. Object of the game is to score more goals than opponents by throwing the ball into their netted goal. Elements of basketball, soccer, hockey and water polo can all be seen in this Olympic Game that has become one of the popular games in the world.
History:
Handball is believed to be one of the oldest games of humanity. There are strong evidences stating that the ancient Greeks and Romans played games similar to modern handball.
Handball was discovered by picking selected components of games that were in existence in northern Europe during late 19th century. The first written set of team handball rules was published in 1906 by Dane Holger Nielsen, The modern set of rules was published by Max Heiser, Karl Schelenz and Erich Konigh from Germany.
The International Amateur Handball Federation was established by 1lcountries during the summer Olympic Games in 1928. It was replaced in 1946 by the International Handball Federation (IHF) which is still in instence.
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In the early part of 20th century, Handball was an eleven-a side game played outdoors on a soccer playfield. Its popularity spread throughout Europe. Major modifications were considered essential in northern Europe due to extreme climatic conditions.
The need for indoor handball became apparent. Handball became faster and more exciting since it became an indoor game and gained rapid popularity throughout Europe.
An exhibition match was organized as part of demonstration at Berlin Olympics in 1936. In spite of German team showing noticeable performance in the match, the game was not included in the following Olympic games. Team handball for men was formally included in the Munich Olympics during 1972 and for
women it was introduced in 1976 Montreal Olympics.
Initially World HandballChampionship was organized once in every 3 or four years. Presently it is organized once in every two
years for both men and women. IHF has been organizing World Championships for even junior boys and girls. As of July 2009 IHF report, that there are approximately 7,95,000 teams from
166 member federations and a total of 19 Million players.
Court description: The Handball game is played in a rectangular court measuring 40m. length and 20m. width. The goal post is placed at the centre of the either ends. The goals are surrounded by a near semi circle line 6m. away from the goal. There is also a dash near semi circular line 9m away from the goal. Other than these, a court consists of a goal line, 7 m line, a center line, lines to mark substitution zones. The goal line between the two goal posts are 8 cms wide and all other lines are 5 cms in width.
Equipments description:
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The ball used in the game of handball is smaller than a football
in order to be able to hold and handle it with single hand. The ball consists of 32 panels over it and its size varies for men and women as follows.
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Goal Post:
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Goal Post |
The goal posts are firmly fixed at the centre of both ends measuring 3 meters in width and 2 meters in height. The width of the post at the front is 8 cms and is painted with two contrasting colours. The rare sides of the goals are fastened by nets.
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General Rules: The hand ball game is played by two teams of 7 players including a goal keeper. The objective of the game is to put the ball into opponent's goal while defending their c own goal from attack. The duration of a regulation game is 30 minutes 10 minutes rest interval + 30 minutes. For players between the ages of 12 to 16 vears the time duration is 25 minutes 10 minutes rest interval+ 25 minutes. If the match ends in a tie after he stipulated time, an extra period of 5 minutes 1 minute rest interval 5 minutes is given for play after a rest of 5 minutes. If the tie further continues after he end of extra time, another extra period of 5 minutes + 1 minute rest interval + 5 minutes is given.
If the tie is still not broken the organizer of the tournament decide the winner of the match suitably. There is a provision for time-out of 1 minute in each half to both the teams. The match starts with a the decides the team to perform the throw off and begin the match.
The game proceeds undisturbed except in case of injuries, tea time-outs and at the discretion of referee. Team succeeding in putting the ball into the opponent's goal is awarded one point.
Toss in the beginning of the match Goal area is marked by a near semicircle at a distance of 6 meters from each goal. Although contact with opponents is allowed in handball but one cannot make use of his hands and legs. Pushing, Holding or endangering a player is forbidden.
Players involved in rough play will be penalized with 2 minutes suspension. Passing is the primary way to move the ball in attack. A player may take three steps with the ball before and after dribbling. Ball can be held y for not more than three seconds. The attacking player's task is to find a way over, around or through the defensive, wall for scoring points. after a goal is scored, the team conceding the goal restarts the game from the center line after the signal from referee. All the players of that team must remain behind the center line on their own half.
Players are not allowed to enter the goal area except the goal keeper of defending team. However, the players can attempt to play the ball if it is in the air within the goal area. I a defender interferes with an attacker while in the act of shooting, their team is penalized with penalty shoot. During this, only one attacker behind seven meter line and the defending goal keeper shall be involved. The ball possession is given to the opponents for free throw in all other situations including rough play. If such behaviour is continued or intensity of rough play is increased the punishment is progressively increased. Such situations are dealt either by showing yellow card for 2 minutes suspension or red card. Penalizing should be based on IHF regulations. The coach is also brought under the purview of such panalty
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