Court Dimensions^[1]

• Measures 40 meters by 20 meters (44 yards by 22 yards)

Important Lines^[2]

• 4 meter line (Goalkeeper Restraining Line)
• 6 meter line (Goal Area)- This line is an arc that completely encloses the Goal Area.
• 7 meter line (Penalty Throw Line)
• 9 meter line (Free Throw Line)- This line is a dotted arc that encloses the area 9 meters from the goal. 
  • For more information on violations concerning these lines see the rules or officiating pages. 
  • All measurements are made from the center of the baseline.

Other Useful Information

• Team Handball is always played on hard surfaced courts. 
• The goals are placed exactly between the two sidelines. 
• The goal measures 3 meters wide by 2 meters high. 
  • For more information on the equipment used in Team Handball see the equipment page. 

Image of Court 

A - goal

B - goalkeeper line

C - penalty line

D - goal area line

E - free throw line

F - centre line

G - substitution line