Physical education

3. CHAPTER THREE

Common Faults in Handball

1. Double Dribble:
   • Description: Dribbling the ball with both hands simultaneously or switching from one hand to the other without passing or receiving.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
2. Carrying or Palming:
   • Description: Holding the ball with your hands while running or moving.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
3. Throwing the Ball:
   • Description: Throwing the ball with one or both hands while it is in your possession.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
4. Offside Position:
   • Description: A player is considered offside if they are positioned closer to the opponent’s goal line than the ball and the last opponent.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
5. Passing the Ball:
   • Description: Passing the ball to a teammate who is in an offside position.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
6. Obstruction:
   • Description: Blocking or obstructing an opponent who is clearly playing the ball.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
7. Fouls and Physical Contact:
   • Description: Any form of physical contact that is considered unfair or dangerous, such as pushing, holding, or tripping.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team, and the player who committed the foul may be given a yellow or red card depending on the severity.
8. Goaltending:
   • Description: Interfering with an opponent’s attempt to play the ball towards the goal.
   • Penalty: Free throw for the opposing team.
9. Out of Court:
   • Description: The ball is played out of the designated playing area.
   • Penalty: The ball is thrown back into play from the point where it crossed the boundary.
10. Substitution Rules:
    • Description: Substitutions can only be made from the designated substitution area and during stoppages in play.
    • Penalty: If a player substitutes illegally, it may result in a penalty for the team.
11. Ball Contact:
    • Description: The ball touches the ground or any object outside the playing area.
    • Penalty: The ball is thrown back into play from the point where it crossed the boundary.
12. Misuse of Time:
    • Description: Exceeding the allotted time for a throw-in, free throw, or other restarts.
    • Penalty: The opposing team is awarded possession of the ball.