Sixmetre Line

Understand the fastest game indoors.

An independent fan's guide to handball and other indoor team sports: rules, positions, leagues, watching on TV and betting adverts explained neutrally.

  1. 01

    Handball Rules Explained for New Fans

    Handball looks chaotic the first time you watch it. Once you know a handful of rules, the shape of the game appears and every attack starts to make sense.

    Rules
  2. 02

    Handball Positions: Who Does What on Court

    Seven players, seven distinct jobs. Learning the positions is the fastest way to understand why an attack is built the way it is.

    Positions
  3. 03

    Following Handball Leagues and Tournaments

    Handball has a crowded calendar of club leagues, continental cups and national-team tournaments. A simple plan stops you missing the matches you care about.

    Leagues
  4. 04

    Watching Handball and Indoor Sports on TV and Streams

    Indoor sports are made for the screen: compact courts, constant action and clear camera angles. A little preparation makes the viewing better and the subscriptions cheaper.

    Watching
  5. 05

    Sports Betting Basics, Explained Neutrally

    Many sports broadcasts now carry betting adverts. This page explains the basic ideas so you can understand what is being offered, without encouraging anyone to bet.

    Betting basics
  6. 06

    Fan Memberships, Season Tickets and Loyalty Tiers

    Clubs, broadcasters and betting sites all offer membership schemes with levels and perks. They look similar on the surface but work very differently underneath.

    Membership