New
New
Lesson 1 of 6
Review basic skills, rules and tactics of handball
I can move with the ball and abide by the basic rules of handball.
Lesson 1 of 6
New
New
Review basic skills, rules and tactics of handball
I can move with the ball and abide by the basic rules of handball.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: taking three steps with the ball in hand enables the creation of space to pass or shoot.
- Move: dribbling low and close using fingertips helps to stay in control and quickly change direction or speed.
- Think: players can dribble the ball but can only hold it for a maximum of three seconds before passing or shooting.
- Feel: adapting to rules that allow three steps whilst carrying the ball takes time to reset the muscle memory.
- Connect: supporting less confident classmates shows kindness.
Keywords
Invasion game - a team sport where players try to move into the other team’s area to score points or goals while defending their own
Dribble - repeatedly bounce the ball while moving
3 steps - a player can take up to 3 steps whilst holding the ball
Common misconception
Pupils think that to take 3 steps with the ball, you have to be dribbling.
You only need to dribble if you want to take more than 3 steps. Once you catch the ball, you're allowed 3 steps without dribbling.
Handballs 3 per 4 pupils, 30 + cone and 8 sets of 4 bibs.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Prior knowledge starter quiz
Download quiz pdf
4 Questions
Q1.What type of game is handball?
What type of game is handball?
individual game
net/wall game
Q2.Which is not an example of an invasion game?
Which is not an example of an invasion game?
netball
basketball
Q3.How long can you hold the ball for in netball and handball?
How long can you hold the ball for in netball and handball?
1 second
5 seconds
Q4.On what type of surface do you play invasion games like handball or basketball?
On what type of surface do you play invasion games like handball or basketball?
a pitch
a track
Assessment exit quiz
Download quiz pdf
4 Questions
Q1.What is the maximum number of steps you can take with the ball in handball?
What is the maximum number of steps you can take with the ball in handball?
1
2
Q2.What happens in handball if you take too many steps with the ball?
What happens in handball if you take too many steps with the ball?
you're sent off
lose a point
Q3.Which part of the hands should you use to dribble the ball?
Which part of the hands should you use to dribble the ball?
palm
wrist
Q4.Handball is different to basketball because you can move with the ball without doing what?
Handball is different to basketball because you can move with the ball without doing what?
shooting
passing