Handball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Handball?Germany, early 20th century, with codified rules emerging around 1919
2. What is the sport classification?Team invasion sport played primarily with the hands
3. What is the olympic status?Full medal sport since the 1972 Munich Games; men's and women's tournaments
4. What is handball and how is it played?Handball is a fast team sport where two teams of seven players try to throw a ball into the opponent's net using their hands. It combines quick movement like basketball with the goal‑scoring excitement of soccer.
5. Why do players have to pass or shoot within three seconds or three steps?The rules limit steps and possession time to keep the game fast and encourage quick passing and shooting, making the play exciting and challenging.

Counter-attack: A rapid offensive play initiated immediately after gaining possession, often catching the opponent off guard.
Line Player: An attacking player who operates near the opponent's goal line, often involved in close-range shots and screens.
Set Play: A pre-designed offensive or defensive strategy executed from a static or semi-static position.
7-meter Throw: A penalty shot awarded for fouls that prevent a clear scoring opportunity, taken from the 7-meter line.