Modern version of a typical Irish sport introduced into the United States by Irish immigrants in the 19th century.
Handball may be played by 2, 3 or 4 players. It is played outdoors (one-wall and three-wall versions) as well as indoors in a four-wall court. Handball players wear form-fitting gloves, usually made of soft leather.
The purpose of the game is to hit the ball against a wall with either hand in such a way that the opponent or opponents cannot return the ball?that is, drive the ball back against a wall, before it has hit the floor twice. The open palm or the clenched fist may be used in hitting the ball. Server is a awarded a point if the ball is missed by the receiver. If during the volley the server misses a return, the opponent, becomes the server. The achievement of 21 points wins a game. Usually the best of three games wins a match.
Handball should not be confused with the Olympic sport called "Team Handball", although it is very common in international circles to call Team Handball just Handball.
Contains club and player registries, tournament calendar,entry forms, and results. Additional player and club registry world wide. www.oregonhandball.org
Slovenian Handball Federation (RZS) was chosen by the EHF Congress for the organization of EURO 2004, which will be taking place from January 22nd to February 2nd, 2004 in four Slovenian cities: Ljubljana, Celje, Koper, and Velenje. www.euro2004.si
Details of results, fixtures, rules of wall-handball in the USA with pictures of players, on-line shopping for handball gear. Links to other handball sites around the world ushandball.org
The goal is to encourage and support the growth and development for handball throughout the Alaskan community, and to introduce handball to the youngest generation. www.ashandball.com
The council is the principle body promoting 1-wall, 3-wall and 4 wall handball within the country. Rules, resources, and information. www.handballaustralia.org.au
Enthusiastic handball players in BC who provide coaching, training and playing opportunities to the public, as well as a beach handball program in the summer. Information about the league, training, and events. www.vancouverhandball.ca
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