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What is Empty-goal tactic (7-on-6) in Handball?

Replacing the goalkeeper with a seventh court player to attack with a numerical advantage, permitted under modern substitution rules. The risk is conceding a long-range goal into the unguarded net the moment possession is lost.

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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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