6/26/25

Basic Principles of Korfball 2025

 

Basic principles Korfball (English)

1.       The korf

2.       The ball

3.       Co-ed team

4.       360 degrees scoring

5.       Cooperation

6.       All-round skills

7.       Regulated contact

 

 

Basics Korfball (English)

 

The Korf:

o   The korf in korfball is a basket without a net that is used to score goals. The players score a goal by shooting the ball through the korf. The korf is in the middle of the attacking zones and the game is about agility and teamwork to get the ball through this korf.

 

The Ball:

o   The ball in korfball is an essential part of the game. It has different circumferences, depending on the age and korfball shape. The ball is slightly lighter than a traditional football, which makes it easier to pass accurately and score.

o   The ball symbolizes teamwork within the team, because the game is about passing accurately and playing freely to ultimately score. Each team must pass the ball efficiently to create scoring opportunities.

 

Co-ed Team:

o   A co-ed team in korfball means that the team is mixed and contains both men and women. Korfball is traditionally a mixed sport, in which equality between both genders is central. In a standard korfball team, four or eight players, namely two and four men and two and four women respectively, play together on the field. There are attackers and defenders, and the intention is for men to play against men and women against women. This setup promotes cooperation and equality between genders in the sport.

 

360 Degrees Scoring:

o   360 degrees scoring in korfball means that a player can score from any position around the basket. Because the korf is in the middle of the attacking zones, players can score the ball from any angle or direction. This gives more freedom in the game and requires players to be able to shoot from both close and far away, and from different angles.

o   The ability to score from all sides is an important part of korfball, because it forces defenders to remain constantly alert to prevent every possible scoring position.

 

Cooperation (Interaction):

o   Cooperation in korfball refers to the importance of teamwork and playing together to be successful. Korfball is a true team sport in which individual actions are rarely enough to score or win. Players must work closely together. Scoring, passing, running free and keeping possession of the ball are the korfball actions that are intended within cooperation. Because there are specific rules, such as not being allowed to walk with the ball, cooperation is essential to create good chances.

o   This means that players must sense each other well, communicate and always keep an eye on their teammates. Success in korfball often depends on how well the team works together as a whole, rather than just individual skills.

 

All-round Skills:

o   All-round skills in korfball refer to a player's ability to be versatile and to master different aspects of the game well. Korfball requires a combination of both attacking and defensive skills, as players are active in both roles. A player with all-round skills can therefore pass, score and run well in attack, as well as prevent scoring, prevent free passes and free runs and grab rebounds and intercept the ball in defence.

o   In korfball it is important that players can perform well in all situations, because there is often a switch between attack and defence. All-round skills make a player valuable to the team, because he or she can contribute to different game situations.

 

Regulated Contact:

o   Regulated contact in korfball refers to the physical interaction between players allowed within the rules of the game. Although korfball is known as a non-contact sport, regulated contact means that certain forms of physical contact are allowed, if they remain within the rules and the safety of the players is guaranteed.

o   Here are some examples of what is allowed and what is not:

·        Allowed contact: Light contact, such as shoulder to shoulder or a small bump while running, can be considered unavoidable and is usually allowed. A player may also attempt to intercept or block the ball without pushing the opponent.

·        No contact allowed: Physical actions such as pushing, pulling, holding or jumping on an opponent are not allowed. A player may also not hinder the opponent in his/her freedom of movement by forcing physical contact.

o   The rules are intended to keep the game fair and safe, while still allowing some natural contact to occur during intense game situations.

 

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