This page draws together handball-related information for all of
Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will
help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to
Special Olympics. Handball is a physical and fast sport of
intense physical contact, with shots being thrown at speeds
approaching 100km per hour. It is played indoors on a 40m X 20m
court with seven players (one goalkeeper + six court), which
speeds up thegame even more. The object is to score more goals
than the opponents by throwing the ball into a D-shaped net.
Handball athletes are known for their speed, agility, physical
strength and stamina. The Handball Coaching Guide Special
Olympics coaching guides are the key source of coaching
information for our volunteer coaches worldwide. The guides are
written by experts in the sport who understand that people with
intellectual disabilities need extra time and attention to
master new skills. The guides are helpful to anyone teaching a
sport but are especially valuable when coac