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What are the Main Differences Between Football, Basketball, and Handball Rules for Beginners?

Football (Soccer)

  • Players: 11 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by kicking the ball into the other team's goal
  • Game Length: 90 minutes, split into 2 halves of 45 minutes each
  • Important Rule: The offside rule means players can’t be closer to the other team’s goal than the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is passed.

Basketball

  • Players: 5 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by shooting the ball through the hoop of the other team
  • Game Length: 48 minutes, divided into 4 quarters of 12 minutes each (like in the NBA)
  • Important Rule: Players must dribble the ball (bounce it while running). If they take too many steps without dribbling, it’s called traveling and it’s a foul.

Handball

  • Players: 7 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by throwing the ball into the other team’s goal
  • Game Length: 60 minutes, split into 2 halves of 30 minutes each
  • Important Rule: Players can only hold the ball for 3 seconds. After that, they have to pass or dribble.

Knowing these rules helps everyone work together better and come up with smart plans in each sport.

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What are the Main Differences Between Football, Basketball, and Handball Rules for Beginners?

Football (Soccer)

  • Players: 11 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by kicking the ball into the other team's goal
  • Game Length: 90 minutes, split into 2 halves of 45 minutes each
  • Important Rule: The offside rule means players can’t be closer to the other team’s goal than the ball and the second-to-last opponent when the ball is passed.

Basketball

  • Players: 5 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by shooting the ball through the hoop of the other team
  • Game Length: 48 minutes, divided into 4 quarters of 12 minutes each (like in the NBA)
  • Important Rule: Players must dribble the ball (bounce it while running). If they take too many steps without dribbling, it’s called traveling and it’s a foul.

Handball

  • Players: 7 players on each team
  • Goal: The aim is to score by throwing the ball into the other team’s goal
  • Game Length: 60 minutes, split into 2 halves of 30 minutes each
  • Important Rule: Players can only hold the ball for 3 seconds. After that, they have to pass or dribble.

Knowing these rules helps everyone work together better and come up with smart plans in each sport.

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