The goalposts are joined by a horizontal crossbar. The rear side of the goalposts shall be in line with the rear edge of the goal line. The goalposts and the crossbar must have an 8cm square cross section. On the three sides which are visible from the court, they must be painted in bands of two contrasting colors, which also contrast clearly with the background.
The goals must have a net, that should be attached in such a way that a ball thrown into the goal normally remains in the goal. Activity . What is substitution area and why is it used? Fig.
. : Specifications of goalpost in handball (all dimensions indicated in cm) The Ball Handball is played with a panel leather ball. The ball sizes, to be used by different categories of teams are as follows: Table : Ball Sizes According to Age Group Ball Size Age Group –60cm and –475g (IHF Size ) Men and Male youth of over age –56cm and –375g (IHF Size ) Women, Female youth (over age ), and Male Youth ( – years) –52cm and –330g (IHF Size ) Female youth ( – years) and Male youth of age ( – years) Table : Measurement Specifications Terms Units Size of Playfield