Handball in Europe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
team sport played with a thrown ball and goals
About Handball in Europe
Handball is known throughout continental Europe for its fast pace and high scores. Results like 24:22 are very common and a good goalkeeper is able to block about half the shots. In addition to good hand-eye-coordination, handball requires speed and strength as rapid "counterattacks" are crucial elements in a successful offense. While several varieties of handball have been popular, the dominance of Nordic teams with their faster pace has made the indoor variety that can be played year round regardless of weather the dominant form of the game, and the only one to be played professionally since at least the 1970s. The sport has many superficial similarities to soccer but also has elements of basketball. Limiting turnovers is another crucial element in winning games as the success rate of we
Handball in Europe Travel Guide Sections
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