Handball Chapter 7

Handball: Introduction

• Handball is a team sport played by two teams of seven players each, with the objective of throwing the ball into the opponent's goal. • A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team with the most goals wins.

History of Handball

• Handball has its roots in ancient civilizations, with records of handball-style games dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. • The modern version of handball emerged in the late 19th century in Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. • The founding fathers of field handball were German physical education experts who recognized the sport as a separate entity at the turn of the century. • The International Handball Federation (IHF) was established in 1946, and the first women's competition was held at the Montreal 1976 Games.

Handball in Africa

• The African Handball Confederation (CAHB) was founded in 1973, representing national handball associations in Africa under the supervision of the IHF. • The CAHB has its headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and its motto is "Let's build African handball together."

Handball in Ethiopia

• Handball was introduced in Ethiopia in 1960 by Addis Ababa University instructors. • The Ethiopian Handball Federation (EHF) was established in 1962, and Ethiopia became a member of the IHF in 1964. • Handball gained popularity in Ethiopian society in the late 1960s, with consecutive courses for handball coaches and teachers of physical education.

Rules of Handball

• The playing court is a 40m x 20m rectangle. • The playing time is divided into two periods, with different age groups having different playing times. • The overtime period consists of two halves of 5 minutes, with a 1-minute half-time break. • The ball is made of leather or synthetic material, and its size and weight vary depending on the category of teams.

The Team

• A team consists of up to 14 players, with no more than 7 players on the court at the same time. • Substitutes can enter the court at any time, without notifying the timekeeper/scorekeeper. • All players in the goalkeeper position must wear the same color, distinguishing them from the court players and the opposing team's goalkeeper.

Equipment and Player Injuries

• Players must wear visible numbers, sports shoes, and uniforms that meet specific requirements. • Players who are bleeding or have blood on their body or uniform must leave the court and not return until the bleeding is stopped and the wound is covered.

Fouls

• Fouls include pulling or hitting the ball out of an opponent's hands, blocking or displacing an opponent, holding an opponent, and running into or jumping into an opponent. • Fouls aimed at the opponent's body must lead to a personal punishment.