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Explain the following terms in handball : (i) Free throw line (ii) A fast break(iii) Screen (iv) Safety zone

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(i) Free throw line or 9-m line is a broken line, drawn 3-m outside the goal area line. This line should be parallel to the goal line. 

(ii) Fast-break is a situation when the defence gains possession of the ball because of blocked shot, interception or rule violations, and the team is at that moment in a position to begin a fast break. 

(iii) Screen means the players of the serving team preventing their opponents from seeing the ball.

(iv) Safety zone is the area surrounding the playing court, with a width of at least 1m along the side lines and 2m behind the goal lines.



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