“The rules are fairly simple: Try to biff the ball into the opponent’s goal, but you can involve a lot of tactics!

It’s like Rugby, but faster! Like Water Polo without the water.  Like Beach Volleyball, but more full on!

To make up a team you will need between 6 and 8 of your mates (that will include some subs).  This is a game that anyone can play!”

New Zealand Handball Federation

An exciting version of Handball which can be played on the beach has been developed in recent years.  The European Handball Federation has created a short guide to the rules here.

The International Handball Federation publishes the full version of the official rules here.

A useful further explanation of the rules can be found here.