Handball

1. Handball PPL10

2. Purpose • The goal of handball is to throw the ball into the opponents net

3. Court Dimensions

4. Rules • There are five players and one goalie in the game • Each player is only allowed to take three steps with the ball • After they must either pass or shoot the ball • Only the goalie is allowed in the forbidden zone • The goalie is not allowed out of the forbidden zone • There are unlimited passes per team

5. Game Play • The game starts with a pass forward at the halfway line • Similar to soccer • If the ball is knocked out on the sideline the team the team that did not knock out the ball gets to throw in from the sideline • Similar to soccer • If the goalie makes a save and it is knocked out the back line the goalie still gets the ball • If a defensive player steps in the forbidden zone it is penalty shot • From the top of the forbidden zone

6. Game Play • If an offensive player steps inside the forbidden zone then the goalie gets the ball and play continues • Only exception is if they throw the ball before they touch the ground • Players are not allowed to take the ball out of an opposing players hands • To take the ball it must be dropped or intercepted • When a goal is scored the game begins with a forward pass at the halfway line

7. Strategies • Give and go • Pass to a player on your team • Run away from the defender • Catch a pass back from the player • Moving to open space • Move away from other players on the court • Can do this through fakes and speed