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Handball

Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeTeam Sports

Handball is a fast-paced team sport that combines features of football and basketball. Throwing power, sprinting capacity and team coordination are the most critical skills. In Turkey, it is part of the school sports program.

Benefits
  • Throwing power
  • Sprint capacity
  • Team coordination
  • Speed
  • Tactical thinking
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsLegsCore

Supporting Muscles

ChestBackCalves

Fitness Components

speedstrengthcoordinationagility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
High
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Tall
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

Mini handball, small goal, play-based

13

Up to age 13

Basic techniques, club training

16

Up to age 16

Official league, position-specific training

A Family Sports Background Helps
Handball: Throwing technique and tactical knowledge are passed on

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,200 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
Indoor Court Shoes₺400–1,500
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Jersey + Shorts₺300–700
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Gloves (Goalkeeper)₺200–600
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Hentbol Federasyonu

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Leading Clubs in Türkiye
1
Beşiktaş Hentbolİstanbul
2
Fenerbahçe Hentbolİstanbul
3
Galatasaray Hentbolİstanbul
4
Ankara BBSK HentbolAnkara
5
Kastamonu Belediyesi SK HentbolKastamonu

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Handball Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Handball? How It's Played and the Rules

The basic rules of handball, court dimensions and how the game is played

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What Is Handball? What Are the Rules?

A PE lesson: the full rules of handball and its technical details

Handball Schools

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Samsun Hentbol Spor Kulübü

Samsun · Atakum

₺300–700/month

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