Handball+Rules

 7 v 7 players, including 1 goalie per side. (Can be adjusted according to numbers).  The umpires whistle will indicate the start and end of play.  No player except the goal keeper is allowed to enter the goal area.  The ball is played with the hand, but may also touch any other part of the body except the feet. If the ball touches a player’s foot (in any circumstance) results in a free-throw for the other team from the point of infraction.  Cannot dive for the ball on the ground, it must be picked up otherwise this results in a free throw for the other team from the point of infraction.  To score a goal the offensive team must shoot from outside the goal area, however they may jump into the goal area and shoot as long as the ball is released before they touch the ground (If the ball is saved the shooter that jumped inside the area is not allowed to interfere with play until they are out of the goal area).  No player is allowed in the goal area, with the exception of the goalie and an offense player landing from a shot. If a defensive play enters the defensive area and interferes with play, a penalty is awarded to the attacking side. If an offensive player enters the circle at any time (apart from landing from a shot), a goalies ball will be awarded.  After a goal is scored a throw-on is taken by the goalie of the team scored upon. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">The goalie throw-on also occurs at the beginning of the game and half time. The goalie can throw the ball to anywhere on the court, off the throw-on. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">3 steps isthe farthest that can be travelled, then a pass or shot must be taken. (Umpires remember that player must be in possession of the ball before you start counting steps). If a player takes possession of the ball then deliberately bounces/drops it out in front to run onto, the steps without the ball still count. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">The ball is out of play when a player’s foot touches the outside of the court while in possession of the ball, or if the ball touches the ground out of play. A free-throw is awarded against the last person to touch the ball. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">If an offensive player's shot hits the goalie or goal posts, or cross bar and comes out of the goal area, the ball is still in play. If it goes out of play it is a goalie's ball even it if deflects off the goalie first. However if the ball goes off of any other defending court player and hits the wall, it becomes a comer throw-on for the offensive team, (similar to corner kick in soccer). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Defenders must attempt to keep a distance of 1 metre when defending (similar to netball).If defender makes contact with the attacker them a free-throw is awarded. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">If opposition players make contact going for the ball at the same time then a drop ball will occur (same as netball drop ball). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">A player may stand his ground to prevent an attacker from breaking through the defence, if the attacker runs into them then a free-throw in awarded (same as a charge in basketball). If the defender moves into the attacker then a free-throw is awarded to the attacker (Same as a blocking foul in basketball). If the attacker is fouled when they have a clear chance of scoring, they are awarded a penalty throw, from the penalty spot (Any team member may take the penalty, goalie must stay the same). When taking a penalty the shooter is only allowed to take one step and must shoot from behind the penalty cone/spot. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">To score a goal the attacking team must pass the ball 3 times before scoring a goal (when officiating count the passes aloud so the players can hear you), if the team in offence shoots and then retrieves the ball they must repeat the 3 passes. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">A player may not strike a ball from another player's hands, if this occurs a free throw is award against the offender. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Umpires remember to bring a whistle.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">RULES OF BSOR HANDBALL **