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How is handball played?

A handball game consists of two 30-minute halves with an intermission, and players wear no protective equipment. The ball is moved by passing, dribbling, or hitting it with any part of the body above the knee. Only the goalkeeper may kick the ball. Running more than three steps with the ball and holding it longer than three seconds are illegal.