Handball

Game idea:
Two teams with several outfield players and a goalkeeper each throw the ball into the opponent's goal through skilful attacking. Good defensive behaviour should prevent the opponent from scoring goals.

Scoring:
A goal is scored when the ball crosses the opponent's goal line in its entirety.

Playing field:
Handball field (20mx45m) with goal circle.

Number of participants:
7 against 7 (6 outfield players plus 1 goalkeeper).

Playing rules:
The game is started by a kick-off by one team in the centre of the field. The ball carrier may take a maximum of three steps with the ball in his hands. In order to move, the ball must therefore be bounced or passed to each other. If a player is in possession of the ball, he may catch the ball a maximum of two times. If the ball is picked up after being bounced, it may not be bounced again. The ball may not be held in the hands for longer than 3 seconds and may not touch the body below the knees ("foot rule").

It is forbidden to snatch or knock away the held ball. It is also prohibited to hold the opponent by the body or clothing. Such fouls result in a free throw at the place of the incident. If the foul occurs between the free-throw line and the goal circle, the free throw is taken from the free-throw line. No attacking player may be between the free-throw line and the goal circle when the free-throw is taken. If the foul prevents a clear scoring opportunity, a 7m throw is awarded (direct goal kick from the 7m line; the front foot must not be moved).

The goal circle may not be entered by the field players. However, jumping into the goal circle is permitted, provided the ball is played/thrown before touching the ground. The goalkeeper may move freely within the goal circle and prevent hits with all limbs.

If the ball leaves the pitch over the touchlines, the ball is returned into play by the opposing team with a throw-in (normal pass with the front foot on the line). If the ball crosses the baseline, a throw-in is taken by the goalkeeper (exception: a defender touches the ball before it leaves the pitch over the baseline; in this case, a throw-in is taken in the respective corner of the pitch by an attacker).

After a goal, the right to attack changes. The kick-off is taken in the centre of the field by the team that scored the goal.