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The objective is simple: score more 4 goals than your opponent by throwing the ball into their net.</p> <p>The game combines elements of basketball, football, and water polo, creating a unique 5 and exciting sport that's both physically demanding and tactically sophisticated.</p> <p>Handball is one of the fastest team sports in the world, with matches featuring 6 constant action, athletic plays, and scores often exceeding 50 goals combined.</p></div> <div class="mt-8 grid grid-cols-2 gap-4"><div class="bg-primary/10 rounded-xl p-6 text-center"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-primary mb-2">7</div> <div class="text-sm text-neutral-600 uppercase tracking-wider">Players per Team</div></div> <div class="bg-secondary/10 rounded-xl p-6 text-center"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-secondary mb-2">60</div> <div class="text-sm text-neutral-600 uppercase tracking-wider">Minutes of Play</div></div></div></div> <div class="animate-slide-in-right"><div class="relative rounded-3xl overflow-hidden shadow-2xl"><img src="/mens-handball-team-celebrating.jpg" alt="Handball action - players in motion" class="w-full h-[600px] object-cover"/>
6 <div class="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-secondary/80 to-transparent opacity-0 hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300"></div></div></div></div></div></div></section> <section class="py-20 md:py-32 bg-neutral-50"><div class="container mx-auto px-4"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="text-center mb-16"><div class="inline-block mb-6"><span class="text-primary font-bold text-sm uppercase tracking-widest px-4 py-2 bg-white rounded-full shadow-sm">How to Play</span></div> <h2 class="font-display text-4xl md:text-5xl text-secondary mb-6">Basic Rules</h2> <p class="text-xl text-neutral-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto">Simple to learn, challenging to master</p></div> <div class="grid md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8"><div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-8 shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-t-4 border-primary"><div class="bg-primary/10 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-primary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z"></path></svg></div> <h3 class="font-display text-2xl text-secondary mb-4">Game Duration</h3> <p class="text-neutral-600 leading-relaxed">Two 30-minute halves with a 10-15 minute half-time break. The clock stops for 7 timeouts and major interruptions.</p></div> <div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-8 shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-t-4 border-secondary"><div class="bg-secondary/10 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-secondary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z"></path></svg></div> <h3 class="font-display text-2xl text-secondary mb-4">Ball Handling</h3> <p class="text-neutral-600 leading-relaxed">Players can hold the ball for 3 seconds, take 3 steps, and must dribble to move 8 further. Pass, dribble, or shoot to keep the game flowing.</p></div> <div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-8 shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-t-4 border-primary"><div class="bg-primary/10 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-primary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 12l2 2 4-4m5.618-4.016A11.955 11.955 0 0112 2.944a11.955 11.955 0 01-8.618 3.04A12.02 12.02 0 003 9c0 5.591 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.042-.133-2.052-.382-3.016z"></path></svg></div> <h3 class="font-display text-2xl text-secondary mb-4">Goal Area</h3> <p class="text-neutral-600 leading-relaxed">Only the goalkeeper can enter the 6-meter goal area. Court players must shoot from 9 outside this zone or while jumping over it.</p></div> <div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-8 shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-t-4 border-secondary"><div class="bg-secondary/10 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-secondary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0zm6 3a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0zM7 10a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0z"></path></svg></div> <h3 class="font-display text-2xl text-secondary mb-4">Physical Play</h3> <p class="text-neutral-600 leading-relaxed">Body contact is allowed when defending, but pushing, holding, or hitting is 10 prohibited. It's a physical sport requiring strength and agility.</p></div> <div class="bg-white rounded-2xl p-8 shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 border-t-4 border-primary"><div class="bg-primary/10 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6"><svg class="w-8 h-8 text-primary" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
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19 community united by passion for the sport.</p></div></div> <div class="space-y-4 mb-8"><p class="text-xl text-white/90 leading-relaxed">Whether you're an experienced athlete or completely new to sport, handball offers 20 something for everyone. It's inclusive, exciting, and provides opportunities to compete 21 at all levels - from recreational play to international competition.</p> <p class="text-lg text-white/80">At London GD, we welcome players of all abilities. Our experienced coaches will help you 22 develop your skills while having fun and making new friends.</p></div> <div class="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4 justify-center"><a href="/beginners" class="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 bg-white hover:bg-white/90 text-primary text-lg px-10 py-4 rounded-full font-bold transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl transform hover:scale-105">Try Handball Today</a> <a href="/juniors" class="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 bg-secondary hover:bg-secondary/90 text-white text-lg px-10 py-4 rounded-full font-bold transition-all duration-300 shadow-xl hover:shadow-2xl transform hover:scale-105">Youth Programme</a></div></div></div></section> <section class="py-16 bg-white border-t border-neutral-200"><div class="container mx-auto px-4"><div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto"><div class="text-center mb-12"><h2 class="font-display text-3xl md:text-4xl text-secondary mb-4">Did You Know?</h2></div> <div class="grid md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6"><div class="text-center p-6 bg-neutral-50 rounded-xl"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-primary mb-2">1936</div> <p class="text-neutral-600 text-sm">First appeared at Olympics in Berlin (outdoor 11-a-side version)</p></div> <div class="text-center p-6 bg-neutral-50 rounded-xl"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-secondary mb-2">180+</div> <p class="text-neutral-600 text-sm">Countries playing handball worldwide, making it a truly global sport</p></div> <div class="text-center p-6 bg-neutral-50 rounded-xl"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-primary mb-2">100+</div> <p class="text-neutral-600 text-sm">Average speed of a professional handball shot in km/h</p></div> <div class="text-center p-6 bg-neutral-50 rounded-xl"><div class="font-display text-4xl text-secondary mb-2">#2</div> <p class="text-neutral-600 text-sm">Most popular sport in parts of Europe, second only to football</p></div></div></div></div></section> <!>`,1);function k(s){var e=v();n(i=>{var o=m();p.title="What is Handball? | London GD Handball Club",t(i,o)});var l=d(c(e),12);h(l,{}),t(s,e)}export{k as component,w as universal};
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