Does anyone else here play Handball ?
seems like many never even heard of this game... its like the 2nd biggest sports in europe behind soccer..
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
Yes, in college I played it a lot. Was fortune enough in my very last semester to have a couple of serious jocks in my dorm. Kids that played on the university baseball team, and we played practically everyday.
BUT ... it was US Handball, a different game than what's shown :(
This handball:
[media=https://youtu.be/FwM8e5V1tno]
I had to add this one .... really good players
[media=https://youtu.be/pZ49c-7pHII]
BUT ... it was US Handball, a different game than what's shown :(
This handball:
[media=https://youtu.be/FwM8e5V1tno]
I had to add this one .... really good players
[media=https://youtu.be/pZ49c-7pHII]
Osogris · 56-60, M
@Heartlander
The first time I saw this game was on a TV police show when two detectives were discussing a case, back in the 1970s
The first time I saw this game was on a TV police show when two detectives were discussing a case, back in the 1970s
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@Osogris I think those handball courts were swallowed up in the 80s and 90s by racquetball. Handball was probably more difficult to get into because of the hard ball that took a bit of conditioning of your hands and the use of both hands. But great for making someone ambidextrous :)
SpicyMilk · 18-21, F
@Heartlander its a tougher sport then basketball... the throwing power is way harder in handball
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@SpicyMilk We usually played doubles or cut-throat (3 players). That made it difficult to serve an ace. Also made it a very social game.
WillaKissing · 56-60
@Heartlander Yes, this the handball I played on military bases and college campus in the US.
HotPizza71 · 51-55, M
@Heartlander like squash without racquets
Heartlander · 80-89, M
@HotPizza71 yep, they use the same courts I believe. I believe squash is played with one racket, so a bit different because US handball has no backhand action. But use of the non dominant hand adapts pretty fast because a new player will likely see everything served to or played to their presumed weak side :)