Handball

Handball is the most exciting, high scoring, action-packed team sport that can be played anywhere by anyone.

New Sport

Handball is a young sport in this country. It is catching on fast as more-and-more people try the sport for the first time and learn how to play the game together.

Fitness and Skills

Handball is fast-paced so great for fitness. It also helps improve skills such as throwing and jumping.

Social

Being a team sport means handball is social and a good way of meeting new friends.

No Hassle

Handball is traditionally played on a 40mx20m court. However, a great thing about handball is, like a football kickabout, you only need space and a ball to play. You could play with your family in the garden during lockdown, and with your friends when lockdown is lifted.

Main Rules of Handball

There are seven players on the pitch at a time, six outfield players and one goalkeeper.
A full-size handball court is 40m long and 20m wide. A handball court for junior players may be smaller.
There is a six-metre semi-circle at each end around the goal. Only the goalkeeper is allowed in this area.
Penalties are taken from a 7m mark.
There is a 9m freethrow line. If an attacking player is fouled within that line the game resumes from the 9m line.
Each match consists of two halves of 30 minutes (This time period is often less for younger players, depending on the age group).
A player can touch the ball with any part of their body above their knees.
A player with the ball can dribble it, pass or shoot, or take three steps without dribbling, passing or shooting.
A goalkeeper can come out of the area but must follow outfield player rules.