Handball
Team Handball |
Positions |
*Forwards (offense) *Cetner (offense & defense) *Defenders (defense) *Goalie -Forwards, Center, and Defenders will be spread out evenly in the gym, and must stay in their lanes throughout the game. |
Rules |
-Absolutely no contact is allowed at anytime during the game. -Once a player catches the ball, he or she must stop immediately and throw the ball to a teammate or try to score a goal. -When a player catches the ball and stops, he or she is allowed to pivot on one foot. -Once stopped, players are only allowed 3 seconds to throw the ball to another teammate (this includes the goalies) -Only Goalies are allowed in the goalie box. -Players may only try and score a goal if they are on the forwards' side of the gym. -Once the goalie has the ball, he/she must throw the ball to a Defender or the Center first and the throw must be on his/her side of the gym. -Players are not allowed to use their feet in Handball. -If the ball is on the ground, the first person to touch the ball gains possession. -Defense is emphasized in handball. However, defenders may not rip, slap, or strip the ball out of an offensive player's hands. -Rotating is as follows: Goalie to Left Defender, Left Defender to Center, Center to Left Forward, Left Forward to Middle Forward, Middle Forward to Right Forward, Right Forward to Right Defender, Right Defender to Goalie |