Handball
A growing sport in the UK which requires a court that is difficult to fit into standard UK sports halls. Preferred size courts should be provided wherever possible as playing on undersized courts presents difficulties. A preferred size handball court will not fit into a standard 4, 6 or 8-court sports hall. A minimum size court up to county standard will fit in an 8-court hall or larger.
We have included some useful drawings for download at the foot of this page:
- Drawing CM-08 – shows the standard markings for a handball court
Layout and run-off guidance for a handball court: |
Community | Club | Premier | International |
| Minimum height over court (mm) |
7000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
| Length (mm) (min-preferred)(1) |
33000-40000(2) | 36000-40000 | 36000-40000 | 40000 |
| Width (mm) (min-preferred)(1) |
18000-20000 | 18000-20000 | 18000-20000 | 20000 |
| Out of bounds surround - min (mm) |
0-1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Extra one side for official and team areas | N/A | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Notes | ||||
| (1) Preferred court sizes should be provided whenever possible as playing on undersized courts presents difficulties. Reduced sizes will fit in standard 4, 5 6 or 8 court halls while preferred sizes will fit in standard halls with 9 courts and above. | ||||
| (2) The hall walls can be used as the court limit where space is limited and mini handball courts (20 x 13m) can be suitable at community level of play. In both cases, safety run-offs are beneficial but not a requirement provided boundaries are impact resistant, smooth and with finishes to prevent dusting / flaking. There must be no protrusions and doors should be avoided or be flush and open outwards. | ||||
Categories: Court markings and court dimensions
Downloads
CM-08 - Handball court line marking drawingCourt marking drawing for a handball court