Handball Coloring Book

If you went or still go to school then you probably had the opportunity to play this game in the gym at your school. It is a sport in which there are two teams. Just like in soccer, you have to hit the opposing team's goal, but here instead of kicking with your feet you have to throw the ball with your hands. In this sport you need to have very good reflexes and move quickly and efficiently on the field.

Information

1. Purpose of the Game: The goal of handball is to score more goals from the opponent by putting the ball in the opponent's goal. It is played in two teams, consisting of seven players on the field, including the goalkeeper.
2. The pitch: The handball court has standard dimensions of about 40 meters long and 20 meters wide. The court includes goal areas, free throws and other essential elements.
3. Game Time: A handball match usually lasts 60 minutes, divided into two halves of 30 minutes each. If the score is tied, there may be overtime or penalty kicks.
4. Player Positions: The team has seven players on the field, including the goalkeeper. Player positions include defenders, playmakers, wingers and wheelmen.
5. Ball Movement: Handball requires intense ball movement between players. Players can run, bat the ball, and make shots on goal.
6. Throws at the Goal: Throws at the goal can be taken from different distances. Throws from 9 meters from the goal are called penalty kicks, and throws from further away are free kicks.
7. Defensive Rules: In handball, there are specific rules for defense, including restrictions on contact with the opponent and defining a goal area where only the goalkeeper can touch the ball.
8. Popularity: Handball is particularly popular in Europe, where there are numerous league games and international tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championships.
9. International Tournaments: National teams compete in prestigious tournaments such as the World Cup and European Championships. These events attract the attention of sports fans from around the world.
10. Development of Girls and Boys: Handball is played by both men and women. Many countries are investing in the development of young talent to promote the sport among young people.

Trivia

1. Beginnings at the Beach: The first forms of handball could be observed on beaches in Europe during the summer vacations. There, people began to spontaneously play a game similar to soccer, but with the use of hands.
2. Combination of Principles: Handball was created in the mid-19th century by combining the rules of soccer and basketball. The first official rules of the game were written down in 1917 in Germany.
3. Two Variants: In handball, there are two main variants of the game: handball on grass and handball indoors. The latter is more popular and recognized in international arenas.
4. Played at Seventeen World Championships: The first World Indoor Handball Championships were held in 1938. Since then, until my last point of knowledge in September 2021, there have been 17 editions of this competition.
5. Number of Players on the Field: In indoor play, each team consists of seven players on the field, including a goalkeeper. For grass competition, it is usually eleven, with a goalkeeper.
6. First Summer Olympics: Handball was presented as a demonstration sport at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The German and Austrian teams competed in the Olympic hall.
7. Wingers and Wheelers: In a handball team, wingers and wheelmen play a key role. Wingers are responsible for attacks from the side, while wheelmen fight for position in the defensive field and attack near the goal.
8. Number of Movements with the Ball: Players can take three steps with the ball in their hands, after which they must bounce it or give it to another player. This is a rule that affects the pace and dynamics of the game.
9. The wingman is a Sixer: The winger's position on the field is called "six-handed" because he can throw the ball with both his right and left hands.
10. First Olympic Game: The first full-fledged handball competition at the Summer Olympics took place in 1972 in Munich. Both men's and women's tournaments were played.