Team Handball
Essential Questions
 What is the key concept of the game of team
handball?
 What is the difference between offensive
strategies and defensive strategies associated
with team handball?
 How does the game of team handball
compare to the game of hockey?
HISTORY
• Team handball is an Olympic sport gaining popularity in
recreational and school Physical Education classes.
• Participants and spectators alike enjoy the fast continuous play,
using their natural athletic skills of running, jumping,
throwing and catching.
• Team Handball had its origins in Europe in the late 1920’s.
• A men's team Handball competition was included in the Munich
Olympics in 1972, followed by the inclusion of women's
competition in the 1976 Games in Montreal.
EQUIPMENT
Goal
Cones to mark
boundaries
Wall mat to make
a goal
Tape to
mark a goal
Hula Hoops
for goal
Handball
Poly Spots
SAFETY
• Team Handball players need to wear proper
athletic shoes and clothing.
• Players need to be aware of all
surroundings making sure to not come into
contact with another player.
• Make sure Team Handball court is free of
debris.
• Practice proper communication and
good listening.
HOW TO PLAY
• There are 6 court players and 1 goalie.
• Game begins with a center throw-off, aka, throw-on
determined by a coin toss.
• Regulation game length is 2-30 minute halves.
• A player scores by shooting the ball into a goal.
• Each goal is worth 1 point.
• Change of possession every time a team scores .
• Team with the most points wins when time expires.
HOW TO PLAY A MODIFIED GAME
• Can’t hold ball for more than 10 seconds.
• Player can take 3 steps after catching the ball and then must
pass to a teammate.
• Can’t kick ball with their feet.
• Keep arms length distance between you and other team.
• Must not go in goal area.
TEAM HANDBALL COURT
Penalty Shot/Free throw
Goal-area line
Free Throw - A throw given to the other team when they are in violation of a rule of the game
Penalty Line - Line for free throw after a major penalty, creates one-on-one with goalie.
Goal Area Line- Arc (usually 6m out) around goal that only the goalie can be in. Players may jump into area to shoot,
provided they shoot before landing.
TYPES OF PASSES
BASEBALL PASSES
A one armed overhand pass
HANDOFF PASS
Similar to quarterback handing ball off to a
running back in football. Receiver forms a
pocket for the ball
SIDEARM PASS
Ball is thrown from the side to avoid defender
ROLLER PASS
The ball is simply rolled along the floor to
a teammate
PASSING CUES
Baseball pass-6th grade assessment
Throwing the ball to another player to advance the ball
down the court.
1. Side to the target
2. Step with opposite foot
3. Twist
4. Throw
SHOOTING
DEFENDING
7TH Grade assessment
High School assessment
A scoring attempt made
when a player releases a shot
toward the goal.
Trying to stop the other team
from scoring using your
body.
SHOOTING CUES
7th assessment
1. Grip ball so it rests in palm
2. Reach back and above shoulder
3. Snap wrist
4. Release the shot
DEFENDING CUES
High School assessment
DEFENDER
Eyes on the ball or the attacker
2. Hands up
3. Place body between the attacker and the goal
1.
CATCHING
8th grade assessment
Using hands and arms to grab the ball. In handball we
pass and catch the ball with teammates to move closer to
the goal and score a point.
CATCHING CUES
8th grade assessment
1.
2.
3.
4.
Elbows bent
Reach with hands
Eyes track the ball
Grab with hands
GOAL
When the ball crosses the goal
line inside the goal. A goal may
be scored from any throw. All
goals are worth one point.
THROW IN
Putting the ball back into play
after it has crossed one of the
sidelines. Feet must be outside of
sideline and one or two hands
used to throw.
TYPES OF SHOTS
POSITIONS
SET SHOT
GOALIE
A simple shot thrown from a standing still
position. This is the type of shot used
during penalty shots.
The only player allowed in the goal area. The
Goalie may defend in any way.
PENALTY SHOT
One on one with the goalie. The shooter
must stand with both feet behind the
penalty line and keep one foot
stationary during the shot.
COURT PLAYER
Member of the handball team actually playing
on the court, except the goalie.
COGNITION
INFORMATION
WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM
HANDBALL?
Playing team handball Is good for my cardiovascular
health
Playing team handball stimulates my brain
Playing team handball keeps my muscles strong
Team handball allows me to meet new people and
play with friends
HOW WILL TEAM HANDBALL
BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
Playing team handball
Keeps me at a healthy Playing team handball
weight
helps me stay energized
and keeps me from
being sleepy
Playing team
handball is a great
way to meet new
people and have
fun with friends
WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?
Shooting
Catching
Defending
Sidearm pass
IDENTIFY THE HANDBALL
Handball
Football
Soccer ball
Tennis ball
Basketball
TEAM HANDBALL COGNITION
ASSESSMENT
What equipment is this? Goal
What skill am I doing? Catching
Why should I play Team Handball? How will playing handball help
It’s good for my heart health
me in my life? It will help me
maintain a healthy weight
IDENTIFY THE PERSON
PLAYING HANDBALL
Basketball
Handball
Soccer
Football
COGNITION ASSESSMENT
TOOLS
WHY SHOULD I PLAY TEAM
HANDBALL?
HOW WILL TEAM HANDBALL
BENEFIT ME IN MY LIFE?
WHAT SKILL AM I DOING?
IDENTIFY THE HANDBALL
TEAM HANDBALL COGNITION
ASSESSMENT
IDENTIFY THE PERSON
PLAYING HANDBALL