In handball, each team is allowed to have a maximum of 7 players on the court at any given time, including the goalkeeper.

A handball match consists of two halves, each lasting 30 minutes. There is a 10-minute break between the two halves.

A player can take a maximum of 3 steps while dribbling the ball. After taking 3 steps, the player must either pass the ball to a teammate or shoot at the goal.

The penalty for a player who commits a foul is a free throw. The free throw is taken from the spot where the foul was committed.

A player who receives a second yellow card is shown a red card and is sent off the court.

The primary role of the goalkeeper in handball is to defend the goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Each team is allowed to make a maximum of 6 substitutions during a handball match.

The minimum age requirement for players to participate in handball competitions is 12 years.

The maximum size of the handball court is 40 x 20 meters.

The weight of the handball is 400-450 grams.

The circumference of the handball is 58-60 centimeters.

The material of the handball is synthetic.

The color of the handball is red.

The name of the international handball federation is the International Handball Federation (IHF).

The name of the handball competition that is held every four years is the World Handball Championship.