Korfball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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. When was Korfball built?1902
2. What is the sport type?Mixed-gender team ball sport
3. What is the country of origin?Netherlands
4. How many boys and girls play on a Korfball team?Each Korfball team has eight players on the court: four boys and four girls. They all work together to score.
5. Why can't players run with the ball in Korfball?Players must pass the ball instead of running with it. This rule keeps the game fast and encourages teamwork and good communication.

Korfball: A team sport characterized by its mixed-gender composition and objective of scoring in a high, netless basket.
Mixed-gender: Designating a team composed of both male and female athletes competing together on equal footing.
Nico Broekhuysen: The Dutch schoolteacher credited with inventing Korfball in 1902 with a focus on gender inclusivity.
Same-gender guarding: A fundamental rule where players are only allowed to defend opponents of the same gender.