Korfball is a ball sport, it is similar to netball and basketball. It is played by two teams of eight players. The objective is to throw a ball into a netless basket that is mounted to a pole.
It was invented in the netherlands
Equipment: Ball, Teams, Hoop, bibs
8 players per team
Court size of 40m x 20m divided into 2 equal zones with a free height of at least 7m. The posts are placed one third of the length of the zone in from the back outline. In the diagram on the left shows the area which all players except the Penalty taker must remain outside of during the taking of the Penalty.top 5 rules
- The ball is played with the hands only.
- Controlled physical contact is allowed.
- A player can’t move with the ball in the hands.
- A player can’t take a shot if they are being ‘defended’ …
- The court is divided into two halves, players can’t cross the halfway line. …
How to score:
In Korfball, the aim is to score by throwing the ball through the opposition’s basket. Once two goals have been scored, the teams change zones, with attackers becoming defenders and vice versa. Teams also swap ends at half time.