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What is Free throw (9-metre throw) in Handball?

The standard restart after a foul or minor violation, taken from where the offence occurred, or moved out to the dashed 9-metre line if the offence was closer to goal. Defenders must stand 3 metres away, and teams run set plays from it late in halves.

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Goal area (6-metre zone)7-metre throwThree-step ruleDouble dribble2-minute suspensionRed card (disqualification)Blue cardYellow card
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