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What is 7-metre throw in Handball?

Handball's penalty shot, awarded when a clear scoring chance is illegally destroyed. A single shooter faces the goalkeeper from behind the 7-metre line and must shoot within 3 seconds of the whistle without touching the line.

Example: Pulling the shooting arm of a player about to score in the open earns a 7-metre throw.

Related terms

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