InvincibleJellyfish t1_j6h6za5 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:06 AM

Reply to comment by bdzz in Denmark wins third consecutive world championsship in handball by Kanstrup-

It's like basketball with football contact rules and constant defensive/offensive subs.

And these guys are all 6 ft 5 and +210 lbs.

no_apricots t1_j6hanjg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:58 AM

Yeah, Americans would actually love it. It's basically violent basketball mixed with hockey rules(actual goal, two-minute suspensions).

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thorpie88 t1_j6hjeo8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:03 AM

All that just screams Aussie rules and is partially why the game got a boost during covid

Longhag t1_j6ir3y2 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM

I’m 6’5” and 220 lbs…do I have to start running in a garbage bag so I can join a team? Does look like a fun change from soccer!

InvincibleJellyfish t1_j6isdnh wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Why the garbage bag?

Interval training, squat and benchpress (general strength training), is what most handball players do besides the actual training for the sport.

If you're not used to throwing a ball with one hand, you'll have a very hard time transitioning from soccer, and your forearms especially and hands will be underdeveloped strength wise.