Handball
Year 1

           Court and Goals:

• Handball is played on a rectangular court with a goal at each end.
• The standard court size is 40 metres long and 20 metres wide.
• The goal is 3 metres wide and 2 metres high.

         Duration:

• A standard handball match consists of two halves, each lasting 30 minutes.
• There is a halftime break of 10-15 minutes.
• In some competitions, such as international matches, the game may be divided into four quarters.

         Players:

• Each team consists of seven players, including one goalkeeper.
• Teams can have a maximum of seven substitutes, and players can be substituted freely during the game.

         Starting the Game:

• The game begins with a throw-off, where one team starts with the ball from the centre of the court.
• After each goal, the team that conceded the goal restarts the game with a throw-off.

         Movement and Dribbling:

• Players can move the ball by passing, dribbling (bouncing the ball), or taking up to three steps without dribbling.
• Dribbling is not allowed after taking more than three steps.

         Fouls and Penalties:

• Physical contact is permitted, but excessive force and dangerous play are penalised.
• Fouls can result in penalties, free throws, or suspensions depending on the severity.
• A player receiving three suspensions during a match is disqualified.

         Scoring:

• The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball into the opponent's net.
• A goal is scored when the entire ball passes the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar.

         Handball Violations:

• Certain actions result in turnovers or free throws for the opposing team.
• Some common violations include stepping into the goal area, holding the ball for more than three seconds without moving, and catching or throwing the ball with legs or feet.

         Goalkeeper Rules:

• The goalkeeper has additional privileges and restrictions.
• The goalkeeper can touch the ball with any part of their body within the goal area.
• They can participate in the game outside the goal area, but certain restrictions apply.

 

In Key Stage One Handball, children should improve their ability to move fluently changing speed and direction.  They should continue to develop key fundamental movement skills, both with and without a ball, moving in a safe way. Our Year 1 Handball lesson plans help children develop basic ball control, experiment with different types of sending and receiving, and show some success when aiming at a target.

Handball lessons play an important role in primary school PE.  They provide opportunities for children to master basic movements and develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching, and developing balance, agility and coordination.  Handball lessons also give children a chance to participate in team games, using simple tactics and forming simple plans to achieve success. Primary School Handball is also great for promoting values such as respect and for helping children become physically confident and competent to support their health and fitness.

All PE Planning lesson plans are created by PE Specialists and include all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work.  Each lesson plan includes full guidance, including illustrations, and you can choose to download either a quick reference plan or a full lesson plan. Our Year 1 Handball lesson plans follow the National Curriculum and allow you to deliver fun, engaging and rewarding Handball lessons to your Year 1 pupils.  Best of all, our Handball plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!