What is handball?
   
 
What is Handball?
 
 
 
 Manchester Handball Club
 What is handball?
 Training and Objectives
 Competitions
 Season 05/06 schedule
 Women Handball - Youth Handball
 Our little shop
 July 2005 Manchester Tournament
 Handball Tournaments 2006
 Contact for the Club

Handball is a fast and exciting game.
It's easy to learn and fun to play.
 
A team made of 7 players move around bouncing or passing the ball (after up to 3 steps), while the opposite team defend against them, trying to intercept the ball.
 
Players can run anywhere on the court with the ball (as long as they bounce it) or without it, apart from the two 6 meter D shaped goalkeeper areas (See court picture below).
 
Unlike basketball, some physical contact is allowed but this is not Rugby either! (Well...see for yourself from the pictures on the website :))
 
You can shoot from anywhere or while you're jumping above the D.
 
Of course you need to beat the defence first...then see if you can beat the goalkeeper too!!!
 
We welcome everyone regardless of age or ability.
 
If you are tired of going to the gym and want to workout without even realizing you do because you're having so much fun, then get in touch for a great way to get fit and develop stamina and strength.
 
 


Detailed Description of a Handball Court