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A korfball match in the Netherlands between 'Trekvogels' and 'OZC'
A korfball match in the Netherlands between 'Trekvogels' and 'OZC'

Korfball (Dutch: Korfbal) is a team ball game, similar in many ways to mixed netball. Dutch ( is a West Germanic language spoken by around 24 million people 22 million of which are from the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname Netball is a non-contact team Sport similar to and derived from Basketball. It is played in over fifty countries. The countries with the most players are the Netherlands and Belgium. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Korfball differs from other team sports in that it is a mixed-gender game: a team consists of four men and four women.

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How to play

Korfball is played either indoors or outdoors on a court divided into two halves called zones. In each zone there is a post (3. 5 m, shorter for the young) with a basket at the top. This is positioned at two thirds of the distance between the center line and the back of the zone. The ball is fairly similar to the one used for football (soccer), but with more grip and bounce. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered There are two teams, each consisting of eight players: 4 men and 4 women of each team in each zone (attack and defence). Players score by throwing the ball through the other team's basket. After two goals the teams change zones: the defenders become attackers and attackers become defenders. At half-time the teams swap halves of the court.

History

Nico Broekhuysen, a Dutch school teacher, learned a game called ring boll on a visit to Sweden in 1902. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Points are scored in ringboll by throwing the ball through a ring attached to a 3 meter high post. After Broekhuysen returned to the Netherlands, he replaced the ring with a basket (for which the Dutch word is "korf" or "mand") and simplified the rules. As his school was co-educational, he created a system which enabled men and women to play together, with one another, at the same time. Thus, korfball was born. [1]

Philosophy of korfball

Korfball is a team sport. Team sport refers to Sports that are practiced between opposing teams where the players interact directly and simultaneously between them to achieve an objective Individual class is essential but there is no room for individual play. Belonging to a team means teamwork; running with the ball or dribbling is not allowed. A player who receives the ball while running must stop within two steps and pass the ball to another player.

Korfball is a mixed sport. Men and women play side by side. But while men and women are equal in the tactics of the game, duels are man to man and woman to woman. One man may guard one man and one woman may guard one woman. So it's not two against one and a woman may not defend a man nor may a man defend a woman.

Third, korfball is a tactical game. Each team tries to win by scoring more goals using tactical skills of the team as a whole. The rules follow this principle and prevent physical strength from dominating the game. That means that physical contact is undesired. Blocking, tackling and holding your opponent are not allowed in korfball.

The same goes for kicking the ball or hitting it with your fists. Also, one is not allowed to move the post, which would make it harder to score.

Another rule that makes this a largely tactical game is that a player may not attempt to score when defended. That occurs when the defender is closer to the basket and is facing his/her opponent, and is at arm's length, and is attempting to block the ball.

Countries who play

Korfball is played in over 50 countries around the world including England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Holland, Belgium, Russia, Germany, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Portugal, Catalonia, Sweden, The Philippines and France

Reputation

Korfball is a popular sport in the Benelux area and featured in at least 50 countries with a national Korfball committee[2] [1]. The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that includes three neighboring monarchies, '''Be'''lgium, the '''Ne'''therlands, and Its emphasis on the unisex aspect, its "clean" gameplay, outlawing most physical contact and encouraging players to outsmart rather than outmuscle their opposition, contribute to its popularity.

International korfball

Originally, korfball was mostly played in Belgium and the Netherlands. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands It was a demonstration sport during the Olympic Games of 1920 and 1928 (which were held in Antwerp and Amsterdam). The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ||-||-||-||} Antwerp ( Dutch:, French: Anvers) is a City and Municipality in Belgium and the capital of the Amsterdam (pronounced) is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west

The International Korfball Federation was founded in 1993, and dozens of national korfball federations exist. The International Korfball Federation (IKF was founded in Antwerp ( Belgium) on the June 11 1933 as a continuation of the International Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Korfball has been played in the World Games since 1985. This article is about the real-life event. There is also the World Games computer game. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)

World Championships have been held every four years since 1978. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Most great tournaments are won by the Netherlands or by Belgium.

Hong Kong recently hosted their first international tournament, the Asia Oceania Championships in 2006, while New Zealand hosted the Asia Oceania Youth Championships in 2007.

World champions

International Korfball Federation organizes a Korfball World Championship every four years. The International Korfball Federation (IKF was founded in Antwerp ( Belgium) on the June 11 1933 as a continuation of the International Korfball World Championship is the national teams competition organized by the International Korfball Federation every four years since 1978.

Continental Championships

IKF promotes two continental championships: European Korfball Championship and Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The 6th Korfball World Championship was held in Adelaide ( Australia) on July 1999, with the participation of 12 national teams The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The 7th Korfball World Championship was held in The Netherlands on 2003, with the participation of 16 national teams The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Teams Pool matches Legend Second round Title pools Done with the two best teams in every pool of the first round The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands European Korfball Championship is a competition organized by the International Korfball Federation for the european national teams Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship is the Korfball competition played by the Asian and Oceanian national teams organized by the Asia-Oceania Korfball Federation and the International


See also

References

  1. ^ Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbalverbond (Royal Dutch Korfball Association). Korfball World Championship is the national teams competition organized by the International Korfball Federation every four years since 1978. European Korfball Championship is a competition organized by the International Korfball Federation for the european national teams The European Bowl is the Korfball European Championship "B" played by the countries that have not qualified for the World Championships. Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship is the Korfball competition played by the Asian and Oceanian national teams organized by the Asia-Oceania Korfball Federation and the International The first Commonwealth Korfball Championships were held in Croydon from July 14 to July 16 2006. The BUSA Nationals take place every year it is a chance for the student community to show off their skills in a competitive environment The International Korfball Federation (IKF was founded in Antwerp ( Belgium) on the June 11 1933 as a continuation of the International Historie (History) (Dutch). Retrieved on 2006-08-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and
  2. ^ International Korfball Federation. Korfball played in 50 countries!. Retrieved on 2007-01-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina.

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Dictionary

korfball

-noun

  1. (uncountable) A non-contact unisex team sport originating from Holland, similar to netball, where players attempt to throw a ball into a basket atop a pole.
  2. (countable) The ball used in the sport of korfball.
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