Team Handball Study Guide



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 
The ball is played primarily with the hands; however, any portion of the body can be used to play the ball.
 

2. 
The offensive and defensive strategies are similar to court or field games such as basketball, soccer, and hockey.
 

3. 
The ball may be continuously rolled on the ground with one hand.
 

4. 
A throw-on can score a goal.
 

5. 
The goalkeeper is not allowed to kick the ball.
 

6. 
When on offense, players may be designated as back court players, wings and circle runners.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

7. 
Which of the following is a basic skill employed in team handball?
A.
passing
B.
catching
C.
dribbling
D.
all answers are correct
 

8. 
The player positions are designated as:
A.
goalie; left and right guards; left and right insides; left and right wings
B.
goalie: left and right centers; left and right wings; left and right guards
C.
goalie; left and right backs; center half; center forward; left and right wings
D.
none of the answers are correct
 

9. 
The penalty for holding the ball for more than three seconds without moving is
A.
free throw
B.
throw-on
C.
penalty throw
D.
jump ball
 

10. 
Which of the following statements defines player position in the goal area?
A.
Only defensive players are allowed in the area.
B.
The goalkeeper and one defender are allowed in the area.
C.
No player other than the goalie is allowed to touch a ball in the area.
D.
An offensive player can be in the area as long as one foot is outside the area.
 

11. 
How many total players are allowed on a team?
A.
11 (7 court players, 1 goalie and 3 substitutes)
B.
12 (6 court players, 1 goalie and 5 substitutes)
C.
14 (6 court players, 1 goalie and 7 substitutes)
D.
13 (7 court players, 1 goalie and 5 substitutes)
 

12. 
How many players may be present within the boundary lines at the same time?
A.
8 players (7 court players, 1 goalkeeper)
B.
7 players (6 court players, 1 goalkeeper)
C.
6 players (5 court players, 1 goalkeeper)
D.
9 players (8 court players, 1 goalkeeper)
 

13. 
Which of the following is incorrect handling of the ball?
A.
while holding the ball, take 3 steps, hold the ball again for 3 seconds, dribble 3 Helvetica, take 3 steps and pass or shoot
B.
dive to retrieve the ball and then pass it to a teammate
C.
dribble (as much as you want), take 3 steps, then pass or shoot
D.
gain control of a loose ball by rolling the ball away from your opponent and advancing it up the court with one hand
 

14. 
When making a shot on goal which area has the greatest scoring percentage?
A.
low corners
B.
high corners
C.
low at goalie’s feet area
D.
high at goalie’s head area
 

15. 
Which of the following rules govern goalkeeping?
A.
The goalie may not hold the ball more than three seconds.
B.
The goalie may not take more than three steps with the ball.
C.
The goalie may not become a court player.
D.
The goalie can hold the ball indefinitely in the goal area.
 

16. 
How is a free-throw violation put back in play?
A.
corner throw at the corner nearest the foul
B.
penalty throw on the penalty throw line
C.
a throw at the point of the violation unless the violation is between the free-throw line and the goal-area line
D.
a throw at the point of the violation unless the violation is for kicking the ball
 

17. 
Which defense has the same concept as the box and 1 defense in basketball?
A.
6-1
B.
1-6
C.
1-5
D.
5-1
 

18. 
The basic rule for player-to-player defensive play is to
A.
stay in front of the opponent
B.
stay between the opponent and the goal
C.
stay three feet away from the opponent
D.
stay no more than one foot from the opponent
 

19. 
Who is the most important defensive player?
A.
wing
B.
circle runner
C.
center
D.
goalie
 

20. 
If any defensive player except the goalkeeper touches the ball last and ball continues over the end line, what throw should be executed by the offense?
A.
free throw
B.
corner throw
C.
penalty throw
D.
throw-on
 

21. 
Which of the following is the most frequently used offensive formation?
A.
3-3 attack
B.
2-4 attack
C.
5-1 attack
 

22. 
Which of the following is not an effective offensive strategy?
A.
dribble as much as possible
B.
upon receiving a pass, make a threatening motion to score
C.
maintain good spacing between teammates
D.
screen for team mates and cut toward the goal
 

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