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Unit 4: Fundamental Skills of Handball – Class 6 Physical Education Chapter 4 Notes & NCERT PDF

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Unit 4: Fundamental Skills of Handball

Introduction

Handball is a fast-paced invasive team sport played with a ball. Players pass, dribble and shoot to score; defenders intercept passes and block shots.

In this unit we will:

  • Learn and Play – learn handball through interactive games and exercises.
  • Better coordination, strength and endurance – handball improves all three.
  • Team spirit – work together, involve everyone and support each other.

    • Key Ideas — the 13 sessions (FSB-1 to FSB-13)

    FSB-1 Passing

  • Stance: feet shoulder-width apart; the non-throwing arm is often extended for balance and to protect the ball.
  • Grip: ball in one hand, slightly above the head, fingers spread around it.
  • Target: aim the pass at your teammate's torso.
  • Execution: bring the throwing arm back behind the head with the elbow bent at 90 degrees; stretch the arm up and forward and release at the highest point, snapping the wrist forward for accuracy.
  • Follow-through: the arm moves forward and down, the hand pointing at the target.
  • Lead-up Monkey in the Middle: a "monkey" inside the circle tries to intercept; whoever makes the unsuccessful pass becomes the new monkey.

    • FSB-2 Catching

  • Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, leaning slightly forward.
  • Hands in front of the torso with fingers spread wide, elbows slightly bent, eyes on the ball.
  • Catch with a loose wrist, firm fingers and the pad of the palm.
  • Follow-through: step towards the ball, bend the elbows and bring the ball back towards the body to absorb its force and stop it bouncing out.
  • Lead-up Say and Catch: call a player's name as you throw; whoever drops the ball is out.

    • FSB-3 10-pass

  • The team with the ball tries to complete ten consecutive passes while the other team tries to intercept. If the ball is intercepted or dropped, possession changes.
  • Lead-up Pass and Chase: two lines running in parallel at least 5 metres apart, passing across.

    • FSB-4 Dribbling

  • Control the ball with fingertips, not the palm; fingers spread, wrist and forearm in line, hand on top of the ball.
  • Knees bent, body low, head up and back straight to see the court.
  • Keep the dribble low, generally below waist level, so defenders find it hard to steal.
  • Practise with both hands; take longer strides for distance without losing control.

    • FSB-5 Obstacle Dribbling

  • Dribble through cones set in zig-zags, loops and sudden turns with few or no fumbles in the shortest time.
  • Lead-up Sadhu and Shaitan: four dribbling players (sadhu) relay the ball between cones about 4 metres apart, while two players (shaitan) try to block it.

    • FSB-6 Shoot the Ball (jump shot)

  • Grip firmly with fingers spread; feet shoulder-width apart, body sideways with the non-throwing shoulder towards the target; bend the knees and prepare for a high jump.
  • Raise the throwing arm with the shoulder at roughly 90° behind the head; point at the target with the non-throwing arm.
  • At the peak of the jump, release the ball forcefully downward towards the goal, in front of your forehead; follow through with your arm.
  • Lead-up Blindfolded Shooter: an instructor guides a blindfolded shooter by voice; switch after five goals.
    • Did you know? Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their feet.

    FSB-7 Dodge Ball

  • One team forms a circle and tags players inside with a soft ball, aiming only below the waist with overhead throws.

    • FSB-8 Dribble and Shoot

  • Dribble along a path towards goal, pick the best shooting technique, then return.
  • Lead-up Shark Tank: "minnows" dribble across the court while "sharks" try to steal the ball.
    • Did you know? Players may not pull, hit or punch the ball out of an opponent's hands.

    FSB-9 Pass and Shoot

  • Five players stand on a semicircle of radius 9 metres from the goalpost and decide whether to shoot or pass to a teammate with a better angle.
    • The importance of 3 in handball: a player can run with the ball for a maximum of three steps and hold the ball for up to 3 seconds.

    FSB-10 Shootout Tournament

  • Teams take turns shooting past the goalkeeper; each goal earns one point.
  • Lead-up Hit the Target: three to five throws per round aimed at the goal corners.

    • FSB-11 Goalkeeper's Defensive Skills

  • Stand at the centre of the goal, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms up, fingers spread.
  • Read the shooter's body language and arm; move laterally with short, rapid steps, ready to dive or leap.
  • After blocking, absorb the force, secure the ball or divert it away from goal.
  • Lead-up Battle of Balloons: two poles 2 metres high, 3 metres apart, with balloons at top and bottom (RT, RB, LT, LB); students start 6 metres away and get ten chances.

    • FSB-12 Blocking

  • Always position yourself between the goal and your opponent.
  • Raise both arms to divert the ball and block the shooter's view; time your jump with the release; use your body (not fouls) to block the route.
  • Lead-up Rapid Fire: a defender blocks rapid shots for 1–2 minutes.
    • Did you know? Officials use 17 hand signals to communicate decisions.

    FSB-13 Assimilation

  • Small-sided games using all the skills learnt; the winning team stays on to become "King of the Court".

    • Safety First

  • Warm up and cool down every session.
  • In Dodge Ball, aim only below the waist.
  • Never pull, hit or punch the ball from an opponent's hands; block with your body position, not by fouling.
  • Goalkeepers should practise diving on safe surfaces.

    • Key Terms

  • Invasive sport – teams enter each other's area to score (आक्रमणकारी खेल)
  • Passing – throwing the ball to a teammate (पास देना)
  • Catching – receiving the ball safely (कैच करना)
  • Dribbling – bouncing the ball while moving (ड्रिबलिंग)
  • Jump shot – shooting at the peak of a jump (जंप शॉट)
  • Follow-through – continuing the movement after release (फॉलो-थ्रू)
  • Interception – stealing a pass (बीच में रोकना)
  • Blocking – stopping a shot or pass (रोकना / ब्लॉक करना)
  • Goalkeeper – player who guards the goal (गोलरक्षक)
  • Torso – the trunk of the body (धड़)
  • Possession – control of the ball (कब्ज़ा)
  • Foul – breaking a rule (नियम भंग)

    • Fun Facts

  • Rule of 3: maximum three steps with the ball and 3 seconds holding it.
  • Officials have 17 hand signals.
  • The shooting semicircle used in FSB-9 has a 9-metre radius.

    • Common Mistakes

  • Dribbling with the palm instead of the fingertips, or bouncing the ball too high.
  • Releasing the pass or shot too early instead of at the highest point / peak of the jump.
  • Stiff wrists while catching, so the ball bounces out.
  • Taking more than three steps or holding the ball longer than 3 seconds.
  • Touching the ball with the feet.

    • Check Yourself

  • Describe the grip, execution and follow-through of a pass.
  • How do you absorb the ball's force when catching?
  • State the "rule of 3".
  • How should a goalkeeper stand and move?
  • Why should a defender stand between the goal and the opponent?

    • 💡 Key Learning Points

    • ✓Handball is a fast-paced invasive team sport of passing, dribbling, shooting, intercepting and blocking.
    • ✓Pass with the elbow bent at 90°, release at the highest point and follow through towards the target.
    • ✓Dribble low with the fingertips, head up, using both hands.
    • ✓Rule of 3: at most three steps with the ball and up to 3 seconds holding it; feet may not touch the ball.
    • ✓Goalkeepers and blockers read the shooter, stay between goal and opponent and move with short rapid steps.

    👨‍🏫 Teaching Tips

    • →Break the pass into stance, grip, target, execution and follow-through, practising each part.
    • →Use Say and Catch to build eye-hand coordination and learn names.
    • →Set up obstacle courses with cones in zig-zags and loops for dribbling practice.
    • →Mark a 9-metre semicircle with chalk for the Pass and Shoot session.
    • →Teach the rule of 3 early and call it out during games.
    • →Use Battle of Balloons to make goalkeeper reaction training fun.
    • →End the unit with the Assimilation 'King of the Court' games.

    📋 Assessment Questions

    1. Can the student pass with correct grip, 90° elbow and follow-through?
    2. Can they catch with spread fingers and absorb the ball's force?
    3. Can they dribble low with both hands while keeping their head up?
    4. Can they state the rule of 3 and the no-feet rule?
    5. Can they take a correct goalkeeper stance and blocking position?

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    All chapters in Khel Yatra - Physical Education and Well-being Class 6

    1. 1. Unit 1: Importance of Physical Education and Well-being
    2. 2. Unit 2: Motor Fitness
    3. 3. Unit 3: Fundamental Skills of Kho-Kho
    4. 4. Unit 4: Fundamental Skills of Handball
    5. 5. Unit 5: Yoga