How exactly do you play handball?

I know it is a little like football, but just a little different.


give rules and regulations.|||Number of Players


Teams shall consist of five (5) players. At least three (3) players must be on the court at all times. Game time is forfeit time.











Equipment


The intramural supervisor will provide the game ball. An official team handball weighs 15-17 ounces, and is 23-24 inches in circumference.











Game Time





The game shall consist of two twenty-minute halves, running time. If a tie game, penalty throws will be taken to decide the outcome of the game. Each team selects three players to attempt the penalty throws that will be taken alternately by the teams. The team with the most goals after the shoot-out will be declared the winner. All rules of penalty throws apply. If still tied, a sudden death shoot-out will determine the winner.











Scoring





All goals will count one point. A goal is scored when the entire ball has passed over the goal line, between the goal posts and under the crossbar, provided it has been thrown, carried or propelled by hand or arms of a member on the attacking team.





There will be a 30 second shot clock.











Substitution


Only the team that possesses the ball may call for substitution. However, should the offensive team elect to substitute; the defense will also be entitled to substitute. Following the above guidelines, substitutions will only be allowed:





1. On a penalty throw





2. On a corner throw





3. On a throw-in





4. After a goal (both teams)





5. If a play is stopped due to injury (both teams)











Court





All court lines are referred to by their measurement in meters. The most significant line on the court is the six-meter line, or the goal area, or the circle. Only the goalie is allowed inside the goal area. The only exception when another player is allowed in the goal area is when they take off from outside the goal area, and shoot the ball toward the goal before landing. To avoid interference with other players, the player must then exit the goal area as soon as possible. The nine-meter line, or the free-throw line, is used for minor penalties. The seven-meter line, or the penalty line, is used for major penalties. The goal line, even with the goal at each end of the court, serves as out of bounds. Only the goalie is allowed inside the goal area. If an offensive player is in the circle or on the line, the ball is given to the opponent. A goal does not count if the offensive player releases the ball before landing in the goal area. If the defense gains an advantage by being in the circle, a penalty throw is awarded. A ball inside the goal area belongs to the goalie. A ball in the air, however, is not considered to be in the goal area.











Starting The Game


Play is initiated by a throw-on at mid court. After each score, the opposing team will receive the ball at mid court.











Playing the Ball





A player is allowed to run three steps with the ball, or hold it for three seconds. A player is not allowed to play the ball with their legs below the knee. There is no limit on dribbling the ball. A double dribble, however, results in a free throw for the opponent. A player may not pass the ball in the air with the intention of catching it him or herself. This is an air dribble. Players are not permitted to dive on the floor to play the ball.











Defending The Opponent


Defensive players are allowed to use their body to obstruct an opponent either with or without the ball. Using the arms or legs to push, hold, trip or hit, however, is a violation. Offensive players are not allowed to charge into player, or a free throw is awarded.











Throw-ins


A throw-in is awarded to an opponent when one team loses the ball out-of-bounds on a sideline. The defense must be three meters away when the ball is thrown in.





The player must have both feet touching the court during the throw-in.











Corner Throws


A corner throw is awarded to the offense when a defensive player is the last person to touch the ball as it goes out-of-bounds over the goal line (excluding the goalie).











Penalties





A free throw is given for the minor infringements of the rules. The free throw is taken immediately, without the referee handling the ball, from the place the violation occurred. The defense must remain three meters away. The thrower must have one foot continuously in contact with the court, and must make a throw or pass within three seconds. A goal must be scored directly from a free throw. If a minor foul occurs between the goal line and the free throw line, the free throw is taken from the free throw line just opposite from where the foul took place. A penalty throw is given for personal fouls of a more serious nature. The majority of penalty throws are given when an offensive player is fouled when shooting. A penalty throw is not awarded, however, unless the referee feels that the offense had a sure chance to score when fouled.





The officials follow the "advantage" rule: If a team fouled against is able to gain the advantage, play continues without a penalty.





When the penalty throw is taken, one foot must remain in contact with the floor behind the seven-meter line until the ball is released. All the other players must stand beyond the nine-meter line and the opposing players must remain three meters from the thrower.





***NEW RULE***





Any player committing 5 fouls in a single game will foul out.











Suspension





Un-sportsman like conduct, unusually rough play or intentionally repeating three (3) personal fouls results in a free throw for the opponents and the player will have a two minute suspension from the game. During a suspension, the suspended player's team must play with one less player.











GAME DISRUPTION





Any one, who in the judgment of the Recreation and Wellness staff, is ejected for disrupting a contest, will be ejected for the entire season. If Campus Police is summoned for a disruption involving players or spectators, that game will end immediately and the team or teams causing the problem will forfeit.











OFFICIALS





When necessary, the winning team will be required to provide one official for the following game. A team that fails to do so will forfeit their victory.|||Put your hands in your pockets, and then you wiggle 'em around. Handball at its best.|||Well Spud said it but in copy and paste form.|||um... there are many rules of handball, and a lot of different tyoes if handball|||THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO PLAY HANDBALL. THERE TEAM VERSIONS AND 1 ON 1 VERSIONS. THE ONE ON ONE VERSION IS JUST LIKE RAQUETBALL.|||idk|||There a few different games with a varying amount of players.What exactly are you looking for. Team Handball?|||Better question: Why is handball a category?|||hey Whats her face you can play handball with me anytime ;) lol but yea its like basketball but instead there are nets and goalies and a small palm sized ball|||hit ball with hand towards a wall|||with your hands