Where is Handball Most Popular?
Handball is only starting to get recognized as a great sport in North America. For decades, it has been one of the most popular sports in the world. It’s played on all continents, it has a world cup, and is an official competition of the Olympic Games. People I play with often ask me, where…
How to Find Handball Courts Near Me?
Handball is fundamentally a team sport. You need a group of people to have a game, host a practice, and most importantly, have fun. There’s nothing like being part of a community or a team that finds pleasure in a common activity. More than ever before, you can find gyms, courts, and community centers equipped…
How Does a Game of Handball Start?
Want to play a game of handball but are unsure about how the game begins? Here is everything you need to know about how to start a game of handball. A handball game starts with a throw-off where a player in the middle of the court passes the ball back to a teammate. A coin…
Equipment Needed to Play Handball
If you’re new to handball, you may be wondering what equipment you need to play the game. Luckily, handball doesn’t require much gear at all. I put together a list of mandatory and optional handball equipment for you to consider. The mandatory list contains the bare necessities anyone needs to play the game. Gear every…
Where Was Handball Invented?
A common question I am asked a lot is, where did handball start? People seem to want to know, who invented handball? The idea of throwing a ball to each other while keeping score has been around for a long time, but the handball’s actual rules had to come from somewhere. Handball was invented in…
What Distance is a Penalty Shot in Handball?
If a player is fouled attempting to score a goal, the referee will almost certainly award a penalty shot. Penalty shots in handball are called only for taking away a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Every player needs to know where a penalty shot is taken from. In handball, a penalty shot is taken from the 7-meter…
