Handball - rules and regs

Rules and Regulations of a team sport

Team Sport one: Handball

	Description of Rule/Regulation	Example Situations
Scoring Systems	A goal is scored when it passes completely over the back goal line within the goal. Play resumes with the team in control of the ball from the goal keeper. When a team scores it can ONLY count as 1 point at any one time (no matter what the situation).	Example 1. – When a player shoots in open play and the ball crosses the line to score. Example 2. – When a player shoots from a 7 meter throw in closed play and the ball crosses the line to score. Example 3. – When a player shoots from a 9 meter throw in closed play and the ball crosses the goal line to score.
Starting play	In handball you start the game with what is called a throw-off and this is taken by the team that wins the coin toss and elects to start with the ball in its possession. The throw-off is taken in any direction from the centre of the court. It is preceded by a whistle, following which it must be taken within 3 seconds.  The player taking the throw-off must take a position with at least 1 foot on the centre line, and the other foot on or behind the line, and remains in this position until the ball has left his hand. The teammates of the thrower are not allowed to cross the centre line prior to the whistle.	Example 1. – When the game is started during the first half, play is restarted. Example 2. – When the game is started during the second half, Example 3. – When the game is started during one of the halves of extra time.
Officials	There are 2 referees, both a goal line referee and court referee. Their decisions cannot be challenged by anyone as they are of complete authority. However they are assisted by a timer and a scorer.	Example 1. – A referee may take action when a court referee makes a decision to give a foul. Example 2. – A referee may take action when a goal line referee when a goal line referee awards a goal because they have seen that the ball has crossed the line. Example 3. – A referee may take action when a court referee start.
Conduct	Do not use inappropriate language. Respect the rights, dignity and worthy of others. Promote the reputation of the sport (do not cause fights). Have an EHA qualification (where required). Make sure all required precautions Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of each participant are covered and above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Unwritten rules of etiquette	If you hit someone when blocking, (with your hands or arms). Then traditionally you allow them a free pass after this. If
Players and support	There are 12 players on each team, 2 goalkeepers and 10 field players. There is one goalkeeper and a maximum of 6 field players on court at a time. Substitution can occur at any time so long as the player is brought off before the player is then subbed on. positions include; Right wing, Left wing, Pivot, Left back, Center back, Right back.
Challenges and fouls	If someone commits an indecent foul then the opposition (who committed the foul) will usually allow a ‘first pass free’ rule when play is restarted.
Playing surface and dimensions	The court is 40m x 20m (two basketball courts) and features 2m x 3m goals at each end. Each Goal is surrounded by a 6m goal area (2 6m radius arcs with (center = goal post) joined by a tangent in the middle. Another arc, 9m from the posts, lies outside the goal line. This is the free throw line and it is usually dashed. A 1m long penalty throw line lies 7m in front of the goals and a small dash 4m in front of the goals. There is also a halfway line with a centre dot for the restart.
Equipment	A handball (regulation size) A court (regulation size) Bibs (not always required)