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title: "Handball Court Markings - Free PDF Resource"
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description: "Our free handball court marketing guide shows you the markings used on handball courts. Free downloadable PDF resource."
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# Handball Court Markings

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This handy guide covers key handball court markings and handball court measurements. Also known as a handball pitch, correct measurements and markings on the pitch are key to ensure the game is played correctly.

## Key features of handball court markings

- **Court dimensions** - 40 meters long and 20 meters wide. Adapt the court size for your hall or playing area.
- **Goal area** - A semicircular line **6 meters** from the goal, only the goalkeeper can go in. Adapt the circle to the size of the court.
- **7 Metre throw line** - used for free throws.  Adapt to the size of your playing area
- **Centre Line** - Divides the court into two equal halves.
- **Sidelines and Goal Lines -** Define the court's length.  Goal lines are at the ends, between the goalposts.
- **Corner Area -** Where the sideline and goal line intersect, used for corner throws.

![Girls playing handball in primary school PE](https://media-prod.pehub.eject.pro/Girls playing handball in primary school PE.png)

Every sport has its unique court, pitch or field markings.  Even though modified versions of games are usually played in primary school, it is still possible to replicate the markings of the playing area.

### Other Resources You May Find Helpful

- [Netball positions and court markings](https://thepehub.co.uk/free-content/resources/netball-positions-court-markings-1235/)
- [Year 5 Handball Knowledge Card](https://thepehub.co.uk/free-content/resources/year-5-handball-knowledge-card-700/)

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