How long is a senior handball match?
AnswerTwo halves of 30 minutes
Adult matches are 60 minutes in two halves.
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Handball facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the sport of handball, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How wide is a handball goal?
Answer3 meters
The goal is 3 m wide and 2 m high.
Going deeper
How many steps may a player take while holding the ball?
Answer3
Players may take up to three steps with the ball.
What is the name of the area only the goalkeeper may stand in?
AnswerGoal area
Court players may not land in the 6-meter goal area.
The dashed free-throw line in handball is how far from the goal?
Answer9 meters
Free throws near goal are taken from the 9-meter line.
Expert level
Women's handball was added to the Olympics in which year?
Answer1976
Women's handball debuted at Montreal 1976.
What is the standard length of a handball court?
Answer40 meters
The court is 40 m long and 20 m wide.
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