Handball Rules & Expectations​
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First game will be starting at 7:45.
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The second game will start at 8:00.
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The games will be played 6 on 6. That means there are 6 people on the floor for each team, PLUS 1 goalie per team.
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The goalie must stay the same for the duration of the game - NO SWITCHING GOALIES.
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With the ball;
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3 steps allowed
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3 seconds to get rid of the ball
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Hands-off defence;
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No grabbing, only shielding with body, 2 steps off the ball
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If an offensive player steps inside goalie crease, goalie ball
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If a defensive player, other than the goalie, steps inside the crease to stop a shot, a penalty shot is awarded to the offensive team
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After a goal, the other team starts with a pass out from the goalie, other team must give them half court.
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The whistle will blow every 2 minutes and substitute players will switch with someone on their team. Play will quickly resume with a free pass and the team that had possession of the ball at the time of the whistle starts
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At the end of the game players from both teams will meet in the middle and give high fives to everyone on the other team regardless of the outcome of the game
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EVERYONE MUST SUB OFF AND ENSURE ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE GETTING THE SAME AMOUNT OF PLAYING TIME.
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Referees have full authority. Any arguing a call or whining will result in an immediate
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