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How does a dead-ball hinder affect a handball rally?
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In the context of handball, a dead-ball hinder occurs when there is interference that prevents a player from having a fair opportunity to see, reach, or return the ball. When this occurs, the current play is stopped, and the rally is replayed. This differs from an avoidable hinder, which results in a penalty of an out or a point against the offending side.12