Knowledge Organiser - Handball
Rules
Scoring System
Game Length
- 7 players on court on each team at any one
time.
- Two ‘30 minute’ halves
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Rule 1 - Shooting
Can’t shoot inside the ‘D’
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Rule 2 - Steps
Rule 3 – Holding the ball
3 steps with the ball (No more)
3 seconds only holding the ball (No more)
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Rule 4 – Goalkeeper
Rule 5 - Dribbling
Goalie is allowed outside the area
Only allowed to dribble in a straight line.
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1 Court Size (40 x 20m)
Players
Tactic 1
Teams attack and defend together.
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Tactic 2
Scoring percentages are high.
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Tactic 3
Tactic 4
Goalkeeper
Left Back
Right Back
Centre
Left Wing
Right Wing
Pivot
- No off sides
- Small version of a football goal.
The ball is thrown into the goal and
must be passed the line in order for
the goal to count.
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Passing
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Shooting
One handed, ideally with a jump at the edge of the D to shoot
from closer. Bottom corners ideally!
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Dribbling
Not used very often in handball. Only used if no defenders are
in front of you. One handed, continual bounce.
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Defensive
Positioning
Zonal defense used to prevent attackers getting close to the D.
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Attacking
Movement
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Goalkeeping
No set style. You want deception to outwit your opponent.
Common pass is one handed flat, fast pass in counter attacks.
4 types of Pass – High, Low, Chest and Bounce passes
Use width as much as possible.
Shoot bottom corners away from keeper’s hands.
Player Positions
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- Fouls lead to Sin bins
Handball Skills & Techniques
Tactics
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Prevent the other team from scoring
Imposing big player backcourt on the left side
Imposing big player backcourt on the right side
Playmaker
Right handed attacking player covering left side of
court providing counter attacks down the left
- Left handed attacking player covering right side of
court providing counter attacks down the right
- Normally tall (Plays at the top of the D)
Teams attack as a full 6. Normally one ball carrier and the others
fan out round the opposition’s D. Try to spread them out as
much as possible!
Goalies need to come off their line quickly, distribute the ball
well and have good shot stopping ability.