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What is Goalkeeper throw in Handball?

The restart taken by the goalkeeper from inside the goal area after the ball crosses the outer goal line off an attacker or the goalkeeper, or after the goalkeeper controls the ball in the area. Play resumes when the ball leaves the area.

Related terms

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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