Matt DeAngelis For high school students Origin Sports national symbol      Tchoukball was created out of Switzerland. It has become an international sport Dr. Hermann Brandt was the developer of the sport. Being a doctor of sport related injuries, he developed a competitive game with no contact. He combined handball, volleyball and squash into one game.     Tchoukball is a sport that is usually played on an indoor court. It also can be played outside on grass or sand. A non-rough landing are is needed. The dimensions of the courts are 40 meters long by a width of 20 meter. Also notice the Forbidden Zone  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla yer_detailpage&v=ACpAFYz7FWQ •Notice the yellow line. •They are not allowed to step in this are with •It is a 3 meter perimeter around this net. the ball though. •It marks an area of the court you are not •This will be discussed later. allowed to step into. •A winger is allowed to run with the ball and jump over the line to attack the net or pass the ball.     A team is comprised of 12 players. Only 7 players are allowed on the court at one time. Each team has 4 wingers two centers and a middle man. Any one on the team can score a point. Team work is key!     You must through the ball off the net, and make it land outside the forbidden zone. You can attack either net You are not limited to one net like most sports. It’s the other teams point if..  the attacking team throws the ball out of bounds because they missed the net.  your ball bounces out of bounds after it hits the net. DEFEND AGAINST A POINT   To prevent a point you can catch the ball as it is bounced off the net. As you can notice the five people to the right. They are in a defensive position to catch the ball to defend against being scored on.     As in football or basketball you are allowed to intercept passes or try and block the thrower This is NOT allowed in Tchoukball. Any type of defensive play besides catching a ball off the net is considered a foul. A foul will cause the opposite team to receive the ball where the foul occurred  How to catch     You must catch the ball with your body If the ball hits your feet or shin, it is not a catch. Notice the defense is on their knees so that all of their visible body is in play. If the ball hits the ground it is not a catch All fouls result in the other teams possession or will count as a point.  If the ball touches the ground  Intercepting of blocking the ball  More then three steps  Illegal catch  Possession longer then 3 seconds       More then three passes Player steps out of bounds with ball Steps in forbidden zone with ball Hitting metal frame of net with ball Shooting at the same net for a fourth time Shooting after restart, before ball has crossed midline    Substitutions should take place in front of referee Subs must wait until a point is scored Each team has unlimited substitutions      This court shows two teams A green and a red team The green team is being defensive The red team is playing offensive This is how a game starts  Playing defensively  Having three people lined up on Forbidden Line  Also having thee more players lined up behind them  A total of six players will try and defend a throw  Only your one center will stay on the other half of the court  Playing Offensively  Notice how the offense is spread  They can attack from any angle  Or they can change sides of the court     The offense will move the ball fast Try and find a good angle to throw The defense needs to adjust quickly Be ready for a throw at any time  If the defense catches the ball  They can attack from the point of the catch  They have three throws on one side of the court  Or they can transition to the other side of the court  All players have to be fast!  They need to move from one side to the other  Following the defense or the offensive flow       Similar to a soccer ball, but smaller The ball changes size and weight The older the player, heavier and bigger ball Women also get their own ball Ball ranges from 54cm60cm Weights from 325g to 475g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR6_MdIBmDI Now that you know…