Handball and Volleyball Rules: Key Facts and Techniques
Handball
Handball Origins and Basics
Who invented handball between 1917 and 1919?
Karl and Karl Diem Schelenz
Physical Skills in Handball
What are the physical-motor skills needed in handball?
Execution and reaction speed, skill, explosive strength, endurance
The Handball Pitch
The pitch is:
Rectangular, 40 m long and 20 m wide
Penalty Throws
In launching a penalty:
It is made from 7m. The fenders are located at 3m from the penalty line.
Throw-in Location
From where is the throw taken?
Dashed line.
Corner Calls
When is a corner deemed by the referee?
When the ball goes to defense, rejected by a baseline.
Match Duration
What is the duration of a match?
2 halves of 30 minutes, with a 10-minute break.
Goal Area Access
Which player(s) may be in the goal area?
Only the goalkeeper.
Steps Allowed
How many steps can be taken after holding the ball?
3 steps.
Unnecessary Actions
Of the following, what is not considered necessary?
Removing the ball from the opponent’s hands with an open hand.
Prohibited Actions
Which of the following is prohibited?
Taking possession, motionless, for 5 seconds.
Team Composition
How many players make up a team?
12 players entered in the minutes, 6 field players, and 1 goalkeeper.
Exclusion Rules
For how long, and when does exclusion occur?
It is reiterated in unsportsmanlike conduct, expulsion from the field for 2 minutes.
Goalkeeper Skills
Which of the following physical characteristics are not essential in a goalkeeper?
To have a fast race.
Handball Throws
How are the pitches in handball?
With one hand in jump or suspension.
Offensive Strategies
Among these actions: What is best placed against a defense?
Attracting the barrier into an area and then passing the ball to another area.
Retreat Purpose
The retreat aims to:
Avoid the opposing team scoring a goal on the counterattack.
Individual Ball Control
How is the individual technique of the boats?
Progress with the ball for an unlimited number of steps and protection of the same.
Basic Possession
How to perform basic possession?
With increased stability and body control.
Individual Locking Tactic
The tactic of locking individual must:
Preventing the ball after a pitch to reach the goal.
Counterattack Intent
With a counterattack intended:
Anticipating the defense to gain an advantage and score.
Goalkeeper Stance
The position of the goalkeeper must be a stand:
Balanced and alert.
Definition of Block
Definition of Block:
Offensive form of collective game where an attacker interrupts the movement of the opponent to allow your partner to achieve a superior position.
Passing Techniques
How are passes given in handball?
With your right hand or left.
Volleyball
Volleyball Origins
Who was the inventor of volleyball?
Tsherkoissow
Year of Invention
What year was volleyball invented?
1895
Team Composition
How many players make up a team?
6 field players and 6 alternates.
Game Format
The games are played at:
3 sets won by 25 points.
Team Touches
The players of the same team can provide:
3 touches and one block.
Player Positioning
At the beginning of each point, how are the players divided on the field?
3 forwards and 3 backs.
Court Dimensions
How wide is the track?
18 x 9.
Ball Specifications
What material is right for the ball, and what are its weights and measures?
Leather, 270 gr, and 66 cm in circumference.
Pass Before the Attack
What type of pass usually precedes the auction?
Finger pass.
Point Initiation
What starts moving each point?
The serve.
Modern Serve
What is the most modern type of serve that has a higher difficulty?
Jump serve.
Blocking Players
How many players can block?
Three.
Purpose of the Block
The block is used to:
Defend.
Good Reception Elements
What three items are correct for a good reception?
Lock elbows – rotate your forearms out – have forearms close together.
Touch Order
What is the most frequent touch order to receive the ball?
Forearms, fingers, and attack.