Handball and Swimming: Key Terms and Rules

Handball: Essential Concepts

Crossovers

A crossover is a maneuver in which a dribbling player rapidly switches the ball from one side to the other in order to move around a defender.

Communication

Communication is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas, and symbols. It requires a sender, a message, and an intended receiver. Communication involves the activity of conveying information or meaning. Effective communication requires a common language (which may be written, spoken, or non-verbal).

Function

Function: To work or operate in a proper or particular way.

Interaction

Interaction: Communication or direct involvement with someone or something.

Defense

The defense back's task is to cover the attacking back and prevent shooting, breaking through on both sides, and passing to the pivot.

Court

The playing court is 40m long and 20m wide, with two goal areas and a playing area. The longer boundary lines are called side lines, and the shorter ones are called goal lines (between the goalposts) or outer goal lines (on either side of the goal).

Teams

Teams consist of 2 wings, 2 full-backs, a goalkeeper, and the center or pivot.

Feints

Feints include starting, passing, shooting, and others.

Statement of Inquiry

Function and interaction improve communication: Through the function, we respect the rules and the functioning of the game, interacting with others, in addition to the handball environment, a team game where we work on these aspects to improve communication.

Handball: Description and Rules

Description

Handball is a ball sport in which two teams face each other. It is characterized by carrying the ball with the hands. The team that scores the most goals at the end of the game, which consists of two thirty-minute parts, is the one that wins.

Rules

• 7 players play on each team.
• You can make all the changes that are required.
• The game will last for 2 parts of 30 minutes each.
• You cannot take more than 3 steps with the ball without making a bounce.
• You cannot step on the area line.

Materials

Handball balls, handball goals, handball accessories, handball courts, etc.

Swimming: Strokes and Equipment

Swimming Strokes

• Butterfly
• Dolphin
• Front stroke
• Breaststroke
• Backstroke

Swimming Equipment

• Tower
• Goggles
• Swimsuit
• Flip flops
• Float
• Hat

Goggles

Goggles are a material used in swimming that provide protection against bacteria and algae found in freshwaters that can often cause eye infection and blurred vision.