Handball Scoreboard

Handball is a fast, high-scoring team sport where two teams of seven players (including a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands to throw it into the opposing team's goal. It is one of the most popular sports in Europe. The Wikipedia handball article covers the team-handball rules used by most leagues; the world governing body is the International Handball Federation (IHF).

2 × 30 minMatch Duration

7 v 7Players on Court

10 minHalf-time Break

3Timeouts per Team

Scoreboard Setup

This preset uses a count-up timer with two 30-minute halves. The board tracks each team's score, current half, suspensions/fouls, and timeouts. Each team gets three 1-minute timeouts per game, with a maximum of two per half.

Key Rules at a Glance

Scoring - 1 point per goal. The ball must completely cross the goal line. Players shoot from outside the 6-metre crease or while jumping over it (the spectacular dive shot).

The Crease - Only the goalkeeper may stand inside the 6-metre semi-circle. Court players entering the crease with the ball results in a turnover. Defenders cannot enter the crease to gain an advantage.

Suspensions & Cards - A 2-minute suspension is given for serious fouls or unsportsmanlike conduct. A player receiving three 2-minute suspensions is disqualified (red card). A direct red card is given for severe offences.

7-Metre Throw - The equivalent of a penalty, awarded when a clear scoring opportunity is illegally prevented. Taken from the 7-metre line with only the goalkeeper defending.

Run the Board From the Admin Preview

The admin page shows a live preview of the scoreboard with click controls baked into every active section, so a full game can be driven from the preview alone, without going back to the side panel.

Timer - Click the clock on the board to start or stop. The dedicated Start / Pause buttons in the side panel still work for the same actions.

Score - Left-click a team's score to add one. Right-click the same number to subtract one.

Period - Click the period indicator to advance to the next quarter, half or set.

Possession - Click the possession arrow to cycle between none, home and visitor.

Fouls and Timeouts - Left-click to add one, right-click to remove one.

Shot Clock - Left-click resets to the full duration (24 by default), right-click resets to the short value (14 by default).

Anything that reacts to a click turns the cursor into a pointer and brightens on hover, so the interactive zones are obvious without trial and error. Press the Full Screen button on the admin page to hide every panel except the board itself. A small floating toolbar stays pinned at the bottom of the screen with a fullscreen toggle marked F11, zoom out, a reset-zoom button showing the current percentage and the Ctrl -/+ hint, zoom in, and a close button. The same laptop now doubles as the venue display while the operator keeps driving the game through the preview clicks. The site logo at the top left always links back to the home page, so you can jump between match, tournament or standings tools without losing your place.

FAQ

How do I track 2-minute suspensions?

Use the fouls counter to log each suspension. For the 2-minute timer, run a separate stopwatch or note the expiry time on the bench - the referee will signal when the player can return.

Does it support 7-metre throws?

Yes - just tap the score for the team awarded the throw if it is converted. The board doesn't enforce game rules, it just keeps the running total visible to the venue.

Can I run overtime?

Yes. After the 60-minute regulation ends, reset the clock for 2 × 5 min extra time, then a second 2 × 5 min set if still tied. A 7-metre shootout follows.

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