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What is Back player in Handball?

One of the three attackers (left back, centre back, right back) arrayed around the 9-metre arc. Backs are usually the tallest players and take the long-range jump shots over the defensive wall.

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Goal area (6-metre zone)7-metre throwFree throw (9-metre throw)Three-step ruleDouble dribble2-minute suspensionRed card (disqualification)Blue card
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