Handball is a timeless game for which, as you can imagine from the name, you only need two things: a wall and a ball. Although there are many variations on the regulation, the most important thing to remember is safety; look for an insulated wall and ask the owner of the house or building for permission. The number of players or the rules you set are not the most important thing, your priority is to have fun safely.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Knowing the Game Mode
Step 1. Throw the ball into the wall
Find a large flat wall with no windows and decide who starts the game. Establish the parameters of the playing field by drawing lines or using natural boundaries, such as hedges or concrete sections. The game begins when the first player serves the ball, that is, throws it towards the wall; make sure the ball bounces off the ground before touching the wall.
- You can play with two or more participants. Decide the sequence in which people intervene on the ball to maintain order of play. Based on the size of the court and the rules you have established, players must maintain a certain distance from the wall before serving; for example, some regulations state that everyone must stay behind the shooting line before the first serve, at the same height as the thrower, while other regulations state that only the serving player must respect this distance.
- Do not choose a wall that you can damage or close to fragile objects, such as windows or cars; the ideal would also be a terrain with a slight slope towards the players.
Step 2. Let the next player receive the ball
He must wait for the ball to bounce once after hitting the wall and throw it back towards the wall; he can do this by hitting it with one hand, so that it goes directly to the wall without bouncing off the ground.
Respect the established order. If you are the first, it means that you are serving and must therefore throw the ball; if your turn is the second, third or fourth but you intervene out of order, you are disqualified
Step 3. Play until the ball comes out
This means it bounces off the line or outside the perimeter of the court, hits the ground before reaching the wall, or bounces off the ground twice before the player can throw it back.
Step 4. Eject the catcher who loses the ball
If a player "misses" the ball in an attempt to return it to the wall, he must run to the wall. Another participant can then try to hit the ball, so that it reaches the wall before the "messy" opponent does; if the latter does not touch the wall before the ball does, he is disqualified from the game.
- If the receiver touches the wall before the ball, he is safe and can continue the game.
- If the player is safe, he is the next to serve; if disqualified, the participant who follows him in order of reception takes his place and serves to resume the game.
Step 5. Continue the game after a player is disqualified
According to the established rules, the participants can be eliminated in different ways and the game always continues in compliance with the shared rules. Here are some examples:
- If the player is sent off because an opponent has captured his ball, the game continues with the opponent taking the place of the sent off and going to serve.
- If the player is disqualified because he missed the ball and someone has eliminated him before he has had a chance to touch the wall, the game continues with the opponent "responsible" for the elimination, who goes to serve and takes the place of the sent off..
- If a person who is not the thrower tries to catch the ball but loses it, he must try to reach the wall before someone eliminates it; if disqualified, she continues to serve the same pitcher at all times.
- For younger or less experienced players, the game continues in compliance with the reception order established at the beginning; in this way, everyone has the opportunity to shoot.
Method 2 of 3: Variants
Step 1. Use the rules of baseball to give each player three chances
When a catcher loses the ball, he must touch the wall before another player can throw the ball to the wall; however, if he fails, he is penalized with a "strike" and continues to play until the third "strike" is awarded. If you play until there is only one winner left, this rule allows the game to last longer.
Step 2. Incorporate other rules to those of baseball
When a player receives a strike, you can further penalize him by having his hands rest against the wall, while the other players take turns throwing the ball onto his butt. Allow only one throw per person and allow only the butt to be hit, as it is unlikely that the penalized participant will be able to continue the game if he is injured.
Step 3. Establish throwing rules
Experienced players can follow a system of bonus and penalty points for gestures such as one-handed grappling, one-foot grabbing, using the left (or otherwise non-dominant) hand for throwing and grabbing, and so on. If a rule is broken, the person can be penalized or the player who performed a complex stunt can be rewarded.
For example, you can establish that it can only be received with the left hand; if the opponent uses the right hand, he is penalized with a strike or a series of throws on the butt
Step 4. Override the bounce
Speed up the game by making bouncing "illegal"; players need to get close to the wall and be ready to quickly run back and forth. Remember that such a fast game can be dangerous as the players move around the pitch.
Method 3 of 3: Developing Strategies
Step 1. Intimidate opponents
Find strategies to eliminate other players, for example by applying the dodgeball rules and allowing the ball to be thrown not only towards the wall, but also towards people; if they drop it, they are disqualified. You can also distract opponents before they receive the ball, so that they lose it and are penalized.
- You can throw at players who are notoriously scared of the ball to make them nervous and increase the likelihood of their mistake.
- Challenge a bad pitcher to shoot in your direction if you know you can catch the ball on the fly by eliminating him.
Step 2. Think about how to quickly penalize others with strikes
Use the rules to your advantage; for example, if you have decided to use your left hand, aim for the opponent's right hand to complicate his grip.
You can also throw near the baseline, which will force the opponent out of the perimeter in an attempt to receive
Step 3. Play as the pitcher
This player automatically has an advantage because he is the only one who knows the direction of the ball. If you have good aim and timing, you can extend your turn as a pitcher to take out the others; however, it is not easy if you are not the first to serve. Try to catch the ball in case the server misses it or take advantage of similar opportunities to acquire the right to serve.
Advice
- Establish new rules based on terrain and wall. For example, when the ball hits the wall and falls directly to the ground near the base of the wall, you can declare a "waterfall". Many players use this term because the ball behaves just like water in a waterfall; some rules state that the "cascade" automatically eliminates the player.
- You and the other players must be careful not to hit the windows on the wall you are using.
- A dodgeball is perfect for an entry level game; as you become more experienced you can move on to a tennis ball.
Warnings
- Be careful not to hit or bump into spectators or passers-by; It is not easy to find an isolated wall to play against, so you must always be attentive to the environment around you.
- If you are playing against the wall of a house or building, remember to ask the owner for permission before starting.
- If someone falls while trying to hit the ball towards the wall, stop the game and help them out by making sure they are okay; call medical help for serious injuries.
- Don't play too rough! The competitive spirit can easily degenerate into aggression.
- Always remember that injuries are as real a risk as in any other game; wear suitable shoes and stretch before the game.
