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B · Beginner · 8 rules · Step 1 of 3

The game

  1. Why can handball players not go inside the semicircle in front of the goal?Because the goal area, inside the 6-metre line, belongs to the goalkeeper alone.
  2. How long is a handball match, and what happens if it is level?Two halves of 30 minutes with a break that is normally 10 minutes.
  3. When does a goal count in handball?When the whole ball has completely crossed the goal line between the posts and under the crossbar, provided the thrower, a team-mate or a team official has not broken a rule.
  4. How many steps can you take in handball, and how long can you hold the ball?Three steps and three seconds.

Restarts

  1. What is a free throw in handball, and where is it taken?The ordinary restart after a foul or violation.
  2. When is a 7-metre throw given in handball?When a clear chance of scoring is destroyed illegally, anywhere on the court.

Fouls and punishments

  1. How much contact is allowed in handball?A good deal, from the front.
  2. What do the yellow card, two minutes and red card mean in handball?Three levels.
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