Simmons on Handball

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 30, 12, 04:34 PM

Apparently the Scandinavian countries play handball more progressively and sometimes use this strategy.

This makes me more of a fan of the non-stop substitution in handball.

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 30, 12, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Getslow

My first response would be that in both handball and soccer, while kicking and throwing are both simple, two things make this more complex than your "kick or throw" comparison -- 1) the elements of playing a game and 2) the added skill to both that comes from age, strength and better control. These make them poor comparisons to a child kicking or throwing around in the backyard. Second, I completely disagree with the notion that there is no added degree of skill in handling the ball with the feet as opposed to the hands.

Sure handling the ball is more skilled with your feet (I should have clarified my last response more in that I was talking about the kicking v throwing argument). But we were on the throwing argument.

Added degree of difficulty however doesn't always make the product more compelling. In this case the added degree of difficulty in "dribbling" with your feet might be one of the reasons I don't like soccer. Watching people kick a ball around isn't something I enjoy and I've given it plenty of chances.

I still believe handball most definitely takes skill and enough where I'm not turned away by a lack of skill (like the Olympic sport of walking).

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 30, 12, 04:43 PM

Denmark trying to mount a comeback here!

**Getslow** · Jul 30, 12, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

I still believe handball most definitely takes skill and enough where I'm not turned away by a lack of skill (like the Olympic sport of walking).

I'll absolutely agree with this and depart the thread. Enjoy your Olympics.

**Irish Cat** · Jul 30, 12, 05:31 PM

I guess after reading this thread handball had been talked up a little too much as I was a little disappointed with it. It's alright, but it just seems like all you have to do is bull rush your way to the shaded area and jump as far as you can at the goalie before throwing the ball at the last second before your feet hit the floor. An NFL linebacker would be unstoppable I would think.

**Irish Cat** · Jul 30, 12, 05:36 PM

And with regard to soccer comparrisons, to each his own I guess, but the match yesterday between Great Brittan and UAE was very exciting. It was amazing watching Ryan Giggs at 38 years of age, he played wonderfully against mostly much younger players as I think the Olympic teams are made up of U23 clubs with a few older players allowed on each side.

**MJAlltheWay24** · Jul 31, 12, 07:07 AM

I wish that Handball was more popular and was played during the prime times because I dont' really get to watch it much at work!

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 31, 12, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by MJAlltheWay24

I wish that Handball was more popular and was played during the prime times because I dont' really get to watch it much at work!

DVR it.

**MJAlltheWay24** · Jul 31, 12, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by formerkywrestler

DVR it.

Do not currently have the luxury. About to buy my own place, as well as a new TV and plan on upgrading to it.

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 31, 12, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by MJAlltheWay24

Do not currently have the luxury. About to buy my own place, as well as a new TV and plan on upgrading to it.

Oh man. It's not even worth having a TV if you can't DVR.

**Voice of Reason** · Jul 31, 12, 12:06 PM

Sorry ... I didn't find it very interesting. It looks like one of those sports we made up to play in the back yard back in the day. I see very little skill and I found it a little boring. Defense ... line up in a straight line and make the shooter jump. Goalie ... worthless. If you block one it is luck. I am with TOG ... a different kind of dodgeball. I leave this event to those of you who enjoy it. I am

**MJAlltheWay24** · Jul 31, 12, 12:11 PM

I have actually played the game of Handball before. It is an intramural sport out at Oklahoma State. I played goalie for a little while and also as a striker. With the size and athleticism that the guys in the Olympics have, a goalie really is worthless for the most part. However, with average sized human beings, they really can block quite a few balls. It's very tough though.

**formerkywrestler** · Jul 31, 12, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by MJAlltheWay24

I have actually played the game of Handball before. It is an intramural sport out at Oklahoma State. I played goalie for a little while and also as a striker. With the size and athleticism that the guys in the Olympics have, a goalie really is worthless for the most part. However, with average sized human beings, they really can block quite a few balls. It's very tough though.

We played in PE during high school and I remember it being very enjoyable.