Handball Referee Test - Practice Your Rule Knowledge

Defending player B entering the goal area to prevent attacker A from receiving the ball is considered a violation. According to the rules, if a defending player enters the goal area to prevent a clear chance of scoring, a 7-meter throw is awarded to the attacking team. Therefore, the correct decision in this situation would be to award a 7-meter throw for attacker A.

If the playing time is over and there is no signal from the timekeeper, it is the responsibility of one of the referees to end the game. The referees are in charge of ensuring that the game is conducted properly and that all rules are followed. In this situation, since there is no signal from the timekeeper, it falls on one of the referees to make the decision to end the game.

Player B8's action of pushing in the back the jump-shooting opponent to disrupt their body control is a clear foul. This foul denies the opponent a clear chance of scoring. Therefore, the correct decision would be to award a 7-meter throw to Team A. Additionally, Player B8 should be disqualified with a written report as their action is unsportsmanlike. Furthermore, there should be progressive punishment against the responsible team official of Team B for allowing such behavior from their player.

The correct decision is to allow a correction and have a goalkeeper-throw after a whistle signal. This is because when the goalkeeper drops the ball and it crosses the goal-area line into the playing area, it is considered a mistake. The goalkeeper is allowed to retrieve the ball and return to the goal area to repeat the goalkeeper-throw, but this can only be done after a whistle signal from the referee.

During the attack of team A, pivot A7 blocks opponent B4 with his trunk. Since the question states that A7 is not in possession of the ball, it implies that A7's action of blocking B4 with his trunk is legal. In handball, players are allowed to use their bodies to block opponents as long as they do not commit a foul. Therefore, the correct decision is that play continues.

The correct decision is to repeat the goalkeeper-throw. Dropping the ball in a way that it crosses the goal line does not result in a goal or a throw-in for the opposing team. Instead, it is considered an error on the part of the goalkeeper. To maintain fairness and give the goalkeeper another opportunity to launch a counter-attack, the goalkeeper-throw is repeated.

A time-out is obligatory in the situations of a 2-minute suspension and faulty substitution. In a 2-minute suspension, a player is temporarily removed from the game for committing a serious foul or misconduct. During this time, a time-out is necessary to allow for the player's substitution. Similarly, in the case of a faulty substitution, where a player is incorrectly replaced, a time-out is required to rectify the mistake and make the proper substitution.

After the half-time break, the court referee whistles to start the second half. According to the question, 3 seconds after this, the timekeeper blows his whistle and it is discovered that Team A has 7 players on the court. This is a violation of the rules as a team is only allowed to have 6 players on the court at a time. Therefore, the correct decision would be to give a 2-minute suspension to a player of Team A, as stated in option b. Additionally, an additional player should leave the court for 57 seconds, reducing the team by 2 players, as stated in option c.

The goal line must be 8 cm wide between the goal posts.

In handball, if a player intentionally throws the ball directly into the opposing team's goal from a throw-in, it is considered a violation. In this scenario, player B7 recognizes that goalkeeper A12 is standing far in front of his goal and throws the ball directly towards the empty goal. However, player A3 enters the goal area to stop the ball, which is not allowed. As a result, a 7-meter throw is awarded to team B as a penalty for the violation.

When a faulty substitution occurs, it is considered a technical foul. In this situation, the timekeeper whistled precisely when A5 was ready to shoot, indicating that the faulty substitution disrupted the play. According to the rules, the correct decision would be to give a 2-minute suspension to the player guilty of the faulty substitution. Additionally, since A5 had a clear chance of scoring, they should also be awarded a 7-meter throw.

The correct decision is a 7-meter throw for A and progressive punishment against B3. B3 clearly enters his own goal area to stop the ball, which is a violation. This is the second time he has taken this action, indicating a repeated offense. As a result, A should be awarded a 7-meter throw, and B3 should face progressive punishment for his repeated violation.

According to the rules, only the player who is designated to take the throw-off can touch the ball during a throw-off. In this case, A13 took the ball out of the hand of A9, who was supposed to take the throw-off. This is a violation of the rules, and therefore, a free-throw should be awarded to Team B.

The green card is used by the officials to indicate a team time-out request. In this scenario, an official of team B requests a team time-out by placing the green card on the table in front of the timekeeper. The correct decision is for the timekeeper to give the green card back to the official, as this indicates that the team time-out has been acknowledged and will be granted.

The correct decision in this situation is to give a 2-minute suspension to the coach of team B and for team B to continue the game with 1 player less on the court for 2 minutes. This is because the coach of team B already received a warning and it is not permissible for officials of team A and the coach of team B to enter the court during a time-out. The 2-minute suspension serves as a penalty for the coach's actions, and team B playing with 1 player less on the court for 2 minutes ensures that there is a fair disadvantage for team B due to the coach's interference.

When taking a goalkeeper-throw, it is not considered a violation if the goalkeeper touches the goal-area line with one foot. Therefore, the correct decision is to let the game continue without interruption.

After the end of the playing time, a 7-meter throw is still to be executed. Since the referees are waiting for the immediate result of the throw, it implies that the game is not officially over yet. In this situation, both referees should be involved in making the final decision. Therefore, the correct answer is b) One of the two referees.

The referees decide which goal should be used for a shoot-out through 7-meter throws. This decision is not based on the coin toss or the first-named referee.

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The player has taken only one step. After landing on both feet simultaneously, he lifts his right foot to take a step to the side and drags his left foot up to it. This dragging motion of the left foot is not considered as a step, as it does not involve forward movement. Therefore, the player has taken only one step.

In this scenario, the court referee has already whistled for the match to begin, indicating that the game has officially started. Therefore, any goals scored after the whistle are considered valid. Since player A9 immediately scores a goal after the whistle, it is a correct decision to award a goal to Team A.

The correct decision in this situation is to give a time-out, a 7-meter throw for team A, and to disqualify the official and write a report. This is because the official from team B interfered with the game by running onto the field and causing confusion for player A5, who had a clear chance of scoring. The official did not touch the opponent or the ball, but their actions still disrupted the game and affected the outcome. Therefore, the referee's decision to give a time-out, a 7-meter throw for team A, and to disqualify the official is appropriate.

The game should be continued with a free-throw for team B. The interruption by the court referee indicates that there was a violation or infraction that occurred, even if it was not committed by either team. Since B13 threw the ball towards A2's goal before the interruption, it can be inferred that B13 committed a violation. As a result, the game should resume with a free-throw for team B.

When A10 plays the ball back to his goalkeeper A17, it is considered a pass back to the goalkeeper. According to the rules, if the goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands inside the goal area after a pass back, it is considered a violation. This violation results in a free-throw for the opposing team, in this case, Team B. Therefore, the correct decision is c) Free-throw for B.

The correct decision is a) Free-throw for A. A2's teammate is being held by B5, which is a foul. Since B5 has already received a warning for a previous foul, A2's team is awarded a free-throw. Additionally, the option b) 2-minute suspension for B5 is also correct as B5 has committed a foul and may be penalized with a temporary suspension.

If a player is disqualified before the match begins, it means that they are not allowed to participate in the game at all. This would result in the team being reduced by one player, as the disqualified player cannot be replaced by another player. Therefore, option c) is the correct answer.

When the goalkeeper steps back with one foot into the goal area, it is considered a violation of the rules. According to the rules, the goalkeeper is not allowed to step out of the goal area while in possession of the ball. Therefore, the correct decision in this situation is to award a free-throw to team B.

The correct decision is to award a free-throw for team A. The goalkeeper deliberately stopped the ball from reaching A15 by sliding it with his foot, which is considered illegal. This action is a violation of the rules and warrants a free-throw for team A.

According to the rules of the game, a player is not allowed to catch the ball after bouncing it and then continue to play. In this scenario, A3 bounces the ball once after grabbing it, which is considered a violation. Therefore, the correct decision would be to award a free-throw to team B.

A9's action of pushing B5 in the chest with both hands can be considered as an act of aggression and a violation of the rules. According to the correct decision, A9 should be disqualified from the game. As a result, team A will have to play with only 5 court players for the first two minutes of the second half as per the rules. This decision ensures that there is a consequence for A9's actions and maintains fair play in the game.

When B12 swings back his arm while moving the ball completely outside the sideline during a free-throw, it is considered a legal play. Therefore, the decision is to play on.

Player A7 is disqualified because he has received his third 2-minute suspension. According to the rules, a player who receives three 2-minute suspensions in a game must be disqualified. Since Player A7 did not leave the court and instead argued with the referees, the correct decision is for Team A to play with one player less on the court for 4 minutes.

In handball, the 7-meter shooting is a penalty shot taken by a player against the goalkeeper. When a game is still tied after overtime, certain players are not allowed to participate in the 7-meter shooting. This includes a player who insults the referees just after overtime has finished, a player whose 2-minute suspension had not expired at the end of overtime, and a disqualified player. The goalkeepers, however, are allowed to participate in the 7-meter shooting.

The correct decision is c) The game is over. Since the goalkeeper of team A stops a shot 5 seconds before the end of the game and the ball hits the ceiling above the goal area, this indicates that the game has already reached its final moments. The automatic final signal sounds immediately before the throw-in is executed by team B, confirming that the game has indeed ended. Therefore, the correct decision is that the game is over.

The correct answer is a) The player executing the throw is allowed to stand up to 1 meter behind the 7-meter line. This means that the player can position themselves anywhere between the 7-meter line and 1 meter behind it to take the throw. This gives the player more flexibility in terms of their positioning and allows them to potentially have a better angle or advantage when making the throw.

The correct answer is d) After the whistle for the throw-off is blown by the court referee. This is because in sports such as handball, the match officially begins with a throw-off. The throw-off is initiated by the court referee blowing the whistle, indicating that the game is starting. Therefore, the match begins after this specific action takes place.

The correct decision is goal because the ball has crossed the goal line and entered the goal. The fact that it bounced off the defender's back does not change the fact that it went into the goal.

The correct decision is goal. In soccer, if a player is standing outside the goal-area line, they are considered to be in play and can legally gain possession of the ball. Therefore, if the player from team B successfully gained possession and scored a goal, it is a valid goal.

The correct decision is to repeat the free-throw after a whistle signal. Player B8 was in an incorrect position between the free-throw line and the goal-area line, which should have been noticed by the referee. Allowing B8 to receive the ball and score would be unfair, so the free-throw should be repeated.

During the half-time break, A7 assaults goalkeeper B on the court. This behavior is a serious violation of the rules and sportsmanship. Assaulting another player is not acceptable and goes against the spirit of fair play. Therefore, the correct decision would be to disqualify A7 from the match and file a written report to document the incident. This ensures that appropriate actions are taken against A7 and serves as a record of the incident for future reference.

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The correct decision is a) Goal for B. According to the rules, when the ball goes into the goal without being touched by the goalkeeper and the attacking team has crossed the center-line before the ball was played, it is considered a goal for the opposing team. Therefore, in this scenario, the goal for Team B is the correct decision.

The correct decision in this scenario would be a time-out, as the timekeeper has blown the whistle for a faulty substitution by team A while the goalkeeper still has the ball under control in his goal area. A time-out is typically called to stop the game temporarily and allow the team to regroup or strategize. Additionally, a goalkeeper-throw for team A would also be the correct decision, as the goalkeeper is still in possession of the ball. However, a 2-minute suspension against team A would not be applicable in this situation, as it is not related to the goalkeeper's actions.

The minimum number of players that must be present on the court at the beginning of the game and entered in the match report is 5 players. This means that there must be 5 players from the team on the court when the game starts, and their names must be recorded in the match report.

The correct decision is to have a repetition of the free-throw for team B with a whistle signal. This is because the automatic final signal sounded just before the ball entered the goal, indicating that the shot was taken after the end of the match. Therefore, the goal should not count and the free-throw should be repeated with a whistle signal to ensure fair play.

A player intentionally rolling the ball into their own goal area is considered a violation, as it is seen as an attempt to gain an unfair advantage. In this scenario, since the goalkeeper does not pick up the ball, it is not considered a goalkeeper violation. Instead, it is a free-throw for the opposing team, B.

A5 fumbled the ball initially but was able to regain control. He then took three steps, bounced the ball once, and took another three steps before scoring a goal. This sequence of actions suggests that A5 had possession and control of the ball throughout the play, making the goal a correct decision.

B3's action of pulling down A4 in a way that he loses the ball is a clear violation of the rules. This act is considered as unsportsmanlike conduct and warrants a direct 2-minute suspension for B3. Additionally, since A4 was in a scoring position and was prevented from attempting to score due to B3's foul, team A should be awarded a 7-meter throw to compensate for the lost opportunity.

In this situation, Team A has won the coin toss and wants to change ends. However, Team B wants Team A to take the throw-off. The correct decision would be for Team B to change ends and take the throw-off. This is because the team that wins the coin toss typically has the option to choose which end to start from or to take the throw-off. Since Team A wants to change ends, Team B should have the opportunity to take the throw-off.

A free-throw is awarded against A4, who then takes the ball, crosses the goal area and puts the ball down. The correct decision is a) 2-minute suspension for A4 and d) Free-throw for B. A4's actions of crossing the goal area and putting the ball down after the free-throw was awarded against them are not allowed according to the rules. This behavior is considered unsportsmanlike and warrants a 2-minute suspension. Additionally, since A4's actions were incorrect, a free-throw is awarded to the opposing team, B.

When the referees award team A a throw-in, the responsible team official of team A requests a team time-out. In this situation, the timekeeper whistles, stops the clock, and shows Hand Signal No. 15. The referees then confirm the team time-out for team A. Additionally, the scorekeeper enters the team time-out in the score sheet. This means that options b), c), and d) are correct. Option a) is incorrect because a team time-out can still be requested even if the ball is not in play.

The correct decision is a) Goalkeeper-throw after whistle signal. In handball, the goalkeeper is allowed to throw the ball back into play after it has crossed the outer goal-line. However, the goalkeeper must wait for the whistle signal from the referee before taking the throw. In this scenario, B16 took the throw without waiting for the whistle signal, which is against the rules. Therefore, the correct decision is to award a goalkeeper-throw after the whistle signal.

When A7 steps into the goal area of the opponents, it is considered a violation. According to the rules, this results in a goalkeeper-throw for the opposing team, which is option b).

The correct decision in this situation would be to implement a progressive punishment against the coach of team B and award a free-throw for team A at the free-throw line of team B. This is because the coach's strong protest against a referee decision has led to the interruption of the game, which is not allowed. The progressive punishment serves as a disciplinary action against the coach's behavior, while awarding a free-throw for team A at the free-throw line of team B ensures that they have an opportunity to score.

The correct decision is that play continues. This is because A5 was able to stop the ball before it crossed the sideline, indicating that he had control of the ball before going out of bounds. Therefore, there was no violation and play can continue.

The correct answer is a) Free-throw for A at the free-throw line of team B. This is because the faulty substitution made by player A9 does not affect the free-throw that was awarded to team A. The free-throw should still be taken by team A at the free-throw line of team B. However, option d) 2-minute suspension for player A9 is also correct because a faulty substitution is a violation of the rules and can result in a player being suspended for a certain period of time.

A3 playing the ball with his hand to A7 before the ball reaches the line is considered legal because there is no rule stating that a player cannot play the ball with their hand as long as they are within the boundaries of the court. Since A7 catches the ball and scores a goal, it is a valid goal.

The correct decision is to give a 2-minute suspension to the official of team A and to have Team A begin the 2nd half of the game with one less player. This is because the official of team A is complaining to the referees during the half-time break, which is not allowed. Additionally, the coach of team A has already received a warning during the first half of the game, indicating a pattern of misconduct from the team. The 2-minute suspension and reduced player count serve as penalties for the team's behavior.

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The correct decision is to give a 2-minute suspension to B6 and award a free-throw for Team A at the place of the infraction that led to the free-throw. Bringing the ball 4 meters away from the designated spot for the free-throw is a violation of the rules and is considered unsportsmanlike conduct. As a result, B6 should be penalized with a 2-minute suspension, and Team A should be given the opportunity to take the free-throw from the original spot.

The suspension time of a player starts when the referee whistles for the game to be restarted. This means that the player's suspension begins as soon as the referee signals for the game to continue after a stoppage. The other options, such as when the referee gives the hand signal for the suspension or when the timekeeper starts the stopwatch, are not accurate because they do not indicate the exact moment when the suspension time begins.

The correct answer is d) The goalkeeper cannot score an ‘own goal’ when executing a goalkeeper-throw. This means that if the goalkeeper throws the ball and it goes into their own team's goal without being touched by another player, it will not count as a goal for the opposing team.

The correct answer is c) When the referees find it necessary to use it again. This means that the original ball can be used again if the referees deem it necessary. It does not specify any specific circumstances or conditions for when the original ball should be used again, but rather leaves it up to the discretion of the referees.

If the "Technical Delegate" interrupts the game because of a violation by one of the teams, the game is restarted with ball possession for the other team.

After the referees have awarded a 7-m-throw to team A, A27, who has been designated to carry out the 7-m-throw, makes a faulty substitution. This means that A27 is not following the correct procedures for the substitution. As a result, the correct decision would be to award a 7-meter throw to team A, as stated in option b. Additionally, A27 should also receive a 2-minute suspension for their faulty substitution, as stated in option d.

During a match, officials of a team should be given a maximum of one warning. This suggests that officials are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of the game, and any violation may result in a warning. However, if the violation is repeated or further misconduct occurs, more severe actions may be taken, such as penalties or ejections.

The correct answer is b) If the team in possession of the ball requests a team time-out after the forewarning signal has been shown, then the forewarning signal must be shown again when the game is restarted. This means that if a team calls for a time-out after the forewarning signal for passive play has been shown, the signal must be shown again when the game resumes to remind the players of the warning. This ensures that the players are aware of the potential consequences of passive play and encourages them to be more active in their attacking actions. Additionally, the correct answer also includes c) and d) which state that if the team in possession of the ball makes no clear effort to shoot on goal or if there is no change in tempo or goal-oriented attacking actions, the referees can give a free-throw for passive play. This emphasizes the importance of actively playing the game and discourages passive play.

In handball, a 7-meter throw is awarded when a player is fouled while attempting to score a goal. In this scenario, B2 receives the ball at the goal-area line and is fouled before being able to shoot. Since the final whistle is blown before the ball leaves B2's hand, the correct decision is to award a 7-meter throw to team B. This allows them an opportunity to score a goal from a penalty shot.

The referees must select ball c) with a circumference of 59cm and weight of 425g because it falls within the standard range for a men's game. The circumference of a men's basketball should be between 75cm and 78cm, and the weight should be between 600g and 650g. Ball c) meets these criteria and is therefore the correct choice.

The correct decision is to give a 2-minute suspension to the coach. The coach ran onto the court to protest against the suspension, which is a violation of the rules. Since one team official of team A had already been given a warning, a more severe penalty is warranted. Giving a 2-minute suspension to the coach is an appropriate response to the coach's actions.

Team A is awarded a 7-meter throw by the referees. The correct decision is a 7-meter throw for Team A because they were the team that was awarded the throw. Additionally, a 2-minute suspension for Team A is also a correct decision because they made a faulty substitution.

A7 is not allowed to participate because according to the regulations, a player who receives a 2-minute suspension in the last overtime period is not eligible to participate in the 7-meter shooting.

The correct decision is to award a 7-meter throw for Team A and include a statement in the match report. This is because the whistle signal from the timekeeper indicates that the game is over, but the referees determine that there are still 20 seconds remaining to be played. Therefore, the play should continue and Team A should be given a 7-meter throw since A5 was about to take a shot on goal. Additionally, a statement in the match report is necessary to document this situation and provide an explanation for the decision.

The correct decision in this situation is to award a free-throw for Team B. According to the rules of handball, a goalkeeper is not allowed to touch the ball with their feet outside of the goal area. In this scenario, the goalkeeper stopped the ball with their foot when it was on the goal-area line, which is considered outside of the goal area. Therefore, the opposing team, Team B, is awarded a free-throw as a result of the goalkeeper's violation.

When a ball is thrown in during a game, it is considered in play until it crosses the goal line. In this scenario, Team A executes a throw-in and A5 throws the ball onto the court where it hits the referee and crosses the goal line of Team B. Since the ball crossed the goal line, it is considered a goal. Therefore, the correct decision is d) Goal.

The responsible team official is allowed to address the referees during the game. This means that only a specific person who is designated as the official representative of the team can communicate with the referees. It is not every player or the coach or the team captain who has this privilege, but only the responsible team official.

The correct decision is a) Disqualification of the coach; team A is reduced by one player for 2 minutes on the court; the game is restarted after whistle signal with the throw that corresponds to the reason for the interruption. This is because the coach's action of hitting player B5 in the face is a violation of the rules and warrants a disqualification. Additionally, team A is reduced by one player for 2 minutes as a penalty. The game is then restarted with the throw that corresponds to the reason for the interruption. The correct decision also includes d) Written report, as it is necessary to document the incident for further action or investigation.

When a disqualification occurs in the following situations, it must lead to a written report: assault on the playing court during the half-time break, a particularly reckless or dangerous action, and a malicious action that is not related to the game situation.

A6's action of spitting on the floor in front of B3 is a clear display of unsportsmanlike behavior and disrespect. Such behavior is not tolerated in any sport or competition. Therefore, A6 should be punished with disqualification, which means they will be removed from the game or competition as a consequence of their actions.

The correct decision is to repeat the 7-m-throw. According to the given information, the ball hit the crossbar and then the back of the goalkeeper before entering the goal. This means that the goalkeeper made a save, which should result in a repetition of the 7-m-throw.

The correct decision is to give a 2-minute suspension to the doctor. Running onto the court is a violation of the rules and shows a lack of respect for the game. The coach has already received a warning, so a more severe punishment is warranted to ensure that the team understands the seriousness of their actions.

The hand signal is given to indicate permission for two persons, either officials or players, from team A to enter the court. This suggests that only individuals from team A are allowed to enter the court, and it does not specify that any individuals from team B or the doctor of team A are allowed to enter. Therefore, the correct answer is c) Two persons (officials or players) of team A.

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The referees must choose the ball with a circumference of 56cm and a weight of 375g for a women's match. This is because the question is asking for the ball that is suitable for a women's match, and this particular ball meets the required specifications. The circumference and weight of the ball are important factors in determining the suitability for use in a women's match.

When Team B appoints court player B5 as the goalkeeper, B5 can still be used as a court player at any time as long as he makes a correct substitution. This means that B5 can switch between being a goalkeeper and a court player during the game, as long as the substitution is done correctly.

The correct decision is that the game continues without interruption. This means that there is no stoppage in play and the game continues as normal. This is because a goalkeeper-throw is a legal method for the goalkeeper to restart play, and if the ball goes beyond the goal-line between the goal posts, it does not result in any change in possession or a goal for the opposing team.

Repeated passive play is penalized with a free-throw.

B4's position during the throw-in is incorrect as one foot should be completely on the touchline or outside the field of play. Therefore, the correct decision would be to disallow the goal and award a repeat throw-in for team B after a whistle signal.

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A1, as a player from Team A, intentionally helped the ball go out over the goal-line. According to the rules, this action should result in a goalkeeper-throw for the opposing team, Team B.

In this situation, since the automatic final signal from the public clock is not working and the timekeeper has not noticed the problem or reacted, one of the referees should give the final signal to indicate that the playing time has ended.

During the execution of throws following an interruption of the game, the defending team is allowed to be closer than 3 meters from the ball when the ball has left the hand of the player executing the throw. Additionally, in case of a free-throw or throw-in when the players are positioned at their own goal-area line, the defending team is also allowed to be closer than 3 meters from the ball.