Beach Handball Balls

A rubber ball designed for sand

The beach handball rules require a rubber ball, round and non-slip, quite different from the indoor polyurethane ball. Its textured surface offers a good grip even with wet hands or hands covered in sand, without any resin, which would stick sand to the ball.

Softer than an indoor ball, it reduces finger injuries during catches and makes close-range shots less painful for the goalkeeper. The rubber also withstands seawater and sunlight, and a simple rinse with fresh water after the match is enough to remove the salt and sand that would wear the cover.

The other balls

Handball balls are also available as:

• Competition.
• Training.
• Leisure.
• Ball bundles.
• Ball accessories.

All the balls can be found on the balls page.

Ball size: men, women and children

Like in indoor play, the size of the ball depends on the players. The men's ball measures 54 to 56 centimeters in circumference, equivalent to a size two, while the women's ball measures 50 to 52 centimeters, close to a size one. The rules allow for a smaller ball for children.

These balls are therefore smaller than those used indoors for the same categories: the sand game focuses on jump shots and acrobatic moves, which a ball easy to catch with one hand makes possible. For a club hosting both men's and women's teams, providing balls in both sizes avoids penalizing the female players.

Spectacular goals and a smaller pitch: a game that demands the ball

Beach handball is played four against four, three field players and one goalkeeper, on a pitch of 27 meters by 12, with two goal areas of six meters. The match is divided into two periods of ten minutes, each won separately, and a shoot-out against the goalkeeper decides the teams if each has won a period.

Spectacular goals, scored in mid-air, with a complete rotation or by the goalkeeper, are worth two points. These aerial moves, repeated dozens of times per match, require a ball that remains perfectly grippy and lightweight, even after hours in the sun.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Can you play beach handball with an indoor ball?

It is not recommended: a polyurethane ball retains sand, becomes slippery when wet, and quickly deteriorates. The rubber ball specified by the regulations is easy to grip without resin and can be rinsed in seconds.

How to inflate a beach handball?

Follow the pressure indicated near the valve and check it in the shade, before the match: the sun heats the air inside the ball and increases the pressure over the course of the day. A ball that is too hard becomes difficult to handle.

Is there a French national beach handball team?

Yes, the French federation maintains men's and women's beach handball teams that compete in European and world championships. In clubs, the sport is mainly played in the summer, on beaches and sandy pitches.

How to store a beach handball after the beach?

Rinse it with fresh water, let it dry in the shade, and then store it in a breathable mesh bag. Avoid leaving it in a car in direct sunlight, where the heat can damage the rubber and bladder.

Is a beach handball suitable for children?

Yes, its softness reassures beginners who are apprehensive about the ball. For younger players, choose the women's size or a smaller children's size, which is easier to grip with one hand than the men's ball.