Intro to Handball

When did team handball undergo a significant transformation, transitioning into an indoor sport?

• Early 1900s

• Late 1920s

• 1950s

• 
  1972

How many players are there on each team in team handball?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

What is the key element in the catching technique in team handball?

• Elbow extension

• Thumbs and fingers forming a triangle

• Catching with one hand

• Knees fully extended

What is the consequence of a defensive player in the goal area in team handball?

• Goal is awarded

• Penalty throw for the defensive team

• Possession given to the opponent

• Free throw for the offensive team

How many steps are players allowed to take before dribbling, passing or shooting in team handball?

• two

• three

• one

• four

The 1950s marked the inclusion of team handball in the Olympic Games.

• true

• false

A player is allowed unlimited steps before dribbling, passing, or shooting.

• true

• false

Which type of throw is used to restart play after the ball has gone out of bounds.

• throw-in

• free throw

• Referee's throw

• Penalty throw

Which type of throw is initiated by the referee to resume play after a temporary stoppage for an infringement or injury?

• Referee's throw

• Throw in

• Free throw

• Penalty throw

Which type of throw is awarded after a major penalty, with the player taking the throw from the 7-meter line?

• Throw-in

• Referee's throw

• Penalty throw

• Free throw