in width which is divided by the centre line. The goal area line, or -meter line, is the most important line. No one except the goalkeeper is allowed to stand in the goal area. Opponent players may not jump or enter into the goal area without releasing the ball for goal.
Do You Know? In India, Handball was founded by Jagat Singh Chauhan who was Physical Education teacher and hailed from Haryana. He was the first secretary of Handball Federation of India. Activity .
Make a list of the famous handball players in male and female section. Handball Tournaments and Championships World Championship, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Asian Olympics, Commonwealth Games are the tournaments organised by international sports organisations. Whereas, Handball Federation of India organises Federation Cup, National games and Indian Handball Super League, etc. yds yds yds yds yds yds yds Substitution Fig.
. : Playing area and players, position in handball Fig. . : Specifications and rules regarding handball Number of Players A team consists of players and substitutes in each team.
There are seven playing members on each team (six court players and one goalkeeper). Substitute team member may enter the game at any time repeatedly through the team’s own substitution area as long as the player they are replacing has left the court. Player positions and nomenclature are given in the diagram. Fig.
. : Players’ attacking and defensive positions in handball court Uniform of the Players Player chest numbers range from to . Uniform shirts and shorts are of the same colour. The goalkeeper must wear a different coloured shirt from the teammates and opponents.
No jewellery is allowed. Referees There are two referees, a court referee and a goal line referee. Referees have complete authority and their decisions are final. The referees are assisted by a timekeeper and a scorer.
Duration of the Game The duration of the match for different age groups is allotted as mentioned in the following table: Table : Duration of the game Age Group Playing time with minutes of