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One-wall handball is a sport played against a single wall using a small rubber ball. The objective is for players to strike the ball so that the opponent cannot return it. This game is one of the versions of handball, which has ancient origins traced back to Roman times. The modern one-wall game developed in New York City around 1913 and became popular for its accessibility and spectator-friendly setup. It is distinct from team handball, which involves goals and is played on a larger field.123

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