Question

where did team handball originate? ______
how many points is a goal? ______
handball is a combination of soccer, basketball and ______?
how many steps can you take with the ball before and after dribbling? ______
how long can you hold the ball? ______
how many passes before shooting the ball? ______
who can be in the goalie crease? ______
it is a ______ if a player is fouled while trying to pass to a teammate.
a penalty shot is taken from the ______ line.
can a defensive player block a throw or pass? ______
circle the type of pass that is least effective? • overhand • push • two handed • side arm

history of the game
team handball originated in europe in the early 1900’s. the game itself is a combination of soccer, basketball and hockey. even though it is not well known to americans, it has been an olympic event since 1972.

object of the game
players will move the ball down the court and try to score by throwing the ball past the goalkeeper into the net. each goal is worth 1 point. team handball is a fast paced action packed game and typical scores run in the mid twenties.

basic rules

• start game or after a goal with a “throw off”. all players must be on their side of the ball and the pass must be a lateral or backward pass.
• offensive players may
• take 0 steps with the ball before dribbling.
• hold the ball for 5 seconds while not dribbling.
• take 0 steps with the ball after dribbling.
• no one can be in the goal area except goalie.
• defense cannot grab or knock the ball from opponents hands. they can steal balls that are being dribbled and block shots and/or passes..
• players are not allowed to kick the ball (goalies may use feet).
• offensive players may not enter the goalie crease at anytime. follow through steps after shots will not count.
• defensive players may not go into crease.
• pe rule: must make three passes before shooting. goalie pass counts as one.
• offensive team may not pass back to the goalie.

penalties

• a free throw is given for a foul (hitting the ball or arm of the offensive player) or rule violation (double dribble, traveling, goalie pass back, etc.) at the exact spot it took place. the exception would be if the foul occurred inside the 9 meter arc, then the offense must take the free throw outside the 9 meter arc. defense must be 3 meters away (4 large steps) and thrower may make a pass or shot on goal.
• a penalty shot is given for a foul that occurs during the act of shooting. any foul/violation that destroys the chance of the player scoring. this may be fouling/hitting the shooter or stepping into the goalie crease to defend the shooter. the penalty shot is taken at the penalty line.

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we refer to the provided text about team handball:

1. Where did team handball originate?

From the "History of the Game" section: "Team handball originated in Europe in the early 1900’s."

Answer:

Europe (in the early 1900’s)

2. How many points is a goal?

From the "Object of the Game" section: "Each goal is worth 1 point."