Physical education

2. CHAPTER TWO

Techniques of Playing Handball

1. Passing:
   • Short Passes: Quick and accurate passes to maintain possession.
   • Long Passes: Used to stretch the opponent’s defense and create scoring opportunities.
   • Bounce Passes: Effective in bypassing defenders who are too close.
2. Dribbling:
   • Controlled Dribble: Maintaining ball control while moving around the court.
   • Change of Pace: Switching between fast and slow dribbles to confuse opponents.
3. Shooting:
   • Throwing Motion: Overhand or underhand, depending on the situation.
   • Positioning: Aiming for the corners of the goal to increase the chances of scoring.
4. Defending:
   • Blocking: Positioning yourself to block the opponent’s shot.
   • Stealing: Interrupting the opponent’s dribbling or passing to gain possession.
5. Team Play:
   • Communication: Constantly communicating with teammates to coordinate movements.
   • Positioning: Ensuring players cover different areas of the field to prevent gaps.
6. Strategies:
   • Pressing: Applying pressure on the opponent immediately after gaining possession.
   • Counter-Attacks: Quickly transitioning from defense to offense after regaining possession.

Field Measurements

1. Dimensions:
   • Length: Typically 40 meters (131.23 feet).
   • Width: Typically 20 meters (65.62 feet).
2. Court Markings:
   • Center Circle: A circle with a radius of 6 meters (19.69 feet) located at the center of the field.
   • Penalty Area: A semi-circular area in front of each goal, with a radius of 6 meters (19.69 feet). The total length of the two penalty areas is 24 meters (78.74 feet).
   • Goal Area: The area directly in front of each goal, marked by a line 6 meters (19.69 feet) from the goal line.
   • Halfway Line: Divides the field into two equal halves, measuring 20 meters (65.62 feet).
3. Other Markings:
   • Substitution Area: Designated area where substitutions can be made.
   • Technical Area: Area where coaches and substitutes can sit and strategize.