Handball is a sport played on five continents by over 180 countries that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and netball. Several variations of handball have become popular over the years, including beach handball which made its debut in the World Games in 2013 and may become an Olympic event in 2020 or 2024. Street handball was introduced in Denmark in 1997 with few rules to remove barriers and allow all to play. Mini handball focuses on building technical skills for children and has its own rules and philosophy rather than just being a smaller version of the adult game.

1. AN INTRODUCTION TO
VARIATIONS ON THE
GAME OF HANDBALL
Jonah Engler

2. Introduction
 For nearly a decade, Jonah Engler has helped Wireless Zone
expand in New York and into other states as a partner. To
keep active, Jonah Engler plays handball, a sport that
combines aspects of soccer, basketball, and netball.
The sport is currently played on five continents in more than
180 countries. Olympians have played handball since the
1939 Summer Olympics, and it became an indoor Summer
Olympics event in 1972.
Over the years, a number of variations in handball have
become popular. For example, in 1994, the International
Handball Federation first recognized beach handball, which
was later part of the 2013 World Games.

3. Handball
 In the 2020 or 2024 Olympics, beach handball may
debut as a separate event.
In 1997, Denmark introduced street handball, which
was invented by a number of the country’s most
celebrated players. This version has few rules and
equipment regulations. The intention behind street
handball was to remove barriers and allow all
individuals to play.
Young kids can now play mini handball, which is a
low-competitive rendition that focuses on building
technical and tactical serves for playing other versions
of the game. Mini handball is more than just a
miniaturized version of the adult game with its own
rules and philosophy.