Handball: deals from French Days
The handball selection from the French Days brings together equipment for players, goalkeepers, and coaches: balls from Select, Molten, Kempa, Erima, and Hummel, balls in the colours of the EHF Champions League, the LNH or the LFH, indoor shoes, knee pads, resin, and tactical cases. A selection designed for the club, from school handball to seniors.
Equip yourself for the club, at a discounted price.
What size handball depending on age
The handball comes in four sizes, suited to the player's hand and strength. The size 0, around 48 centimetres in circumference, is used for introducing younger players. The size 1, measuring 50 to 52 centimetres and weighing 290 to 330 grams, is suitable for boys aged eight to twelve and girls aged eight to fourteen. Size 2, measuring 54 to 56 centimetres, is for girls aged fourteen and above and boys aged twelve to sixteen. Size 3, measuring 58 to 60 centimetres and weighing 425 to 475 grams, is reserved for boys over sixteen and senior men. Children's balls, like the Hummel Classic, feature a soft cover that does not hurt fingers.
Other indoor sports
The French Days for indoor sports also include:
- Volleyball, balls, knee pads, and shoes.
- Yoga, mats and accessories.
All the offers can be found on the indoor page.
Match ball or training ball
Match balls, like the Kempa Spectrum Synergy Plus or the competition model from Molten, have a high-quality synthetic leather cover, provide a precise grip, and maintain their shape well, and are often approved by federations. Competition balls in the colours of the EHF Champions League, the Euro, the LNH, or the LFH feature the official design with a simpler and more durable construction: they are suitable for training and fans. Training balls focus on wear resistance and repeated bounces. A club usually alternates a few match balls for the weekend with a bag of sturdier balls for the weekly sessions.
Resin or grip ball: holding the ball with one hand
Resin slightly sticks to the fingers and allows holding the ball with one hand for jump shots, chest passes, and feints. It is applied in small amounts to the fingertips, and its use depends on the rules of each competition. After use, a dedicated cleaning spray removes residue from the ball without damaging its cover, and a greasy soap cleans the hands. Many municipal gyms ban resin because it can dirty the floor: clubs affected then play with grip balls, which feature a textured cover that offers good grip without any products, a common choice in handball schools.
Goalkeeper and coach: specific equipment
The goalkeeper in handball faces shots exceeding 100 km/h from top players and makes many splits. His long trousers, like the goalkeeper's pants Kempa, are padded at the hips and knees to absorb falls on the floor; knee pads Mizuno or Errea Tokyo protect the knees, and the compression shorts Select with built-in protections cover the hips. For shoes, the adidas Stabil or the Puma Eliminate Nitro provide essential lateral support for quick movements. For the coach, the tactical case Softee Diamond allows drawing tactical systems during a timeout.
Frequently asked questions
Where does handball come from?
Modern handball was born in Denmark, where Holger Nielsen set rules in 1898, before developing in Germany in the early twentieth century. Initially played outdoors with eleven players, it entered the Olympics in 1936, then went indoors with seven players at the Munich Games in 1972.
At what age to start handball?
Many clubs welcome children as young as three or four years with baby hand, using foam balls for games. Handball as such begins around six or seven years old, on a smaller pitch with a smaller ball.
How to shoot harder in handball?
Power comes from the whole chain: pushing off with the leg opposite the shooting arm, rotating the hips then the torso, and snapping the arm finished by the wrist. Core stability and shoulder strengthening increase the ball's speed.
How to defend well in handball?
You position yourself between the attacker and the goal, knees bent, arms raised to obstruct the shot, moving sideways rather than crossing your legs. Contact is made from the front with the torso, without wrapping or pushing, or you risk a temporary exclusion.
How to inflate a handball?
Wet the needle before gently inserting it into the valve, then inflate to the pressure indicated on the ball, generally between 0.4 and 0.6 bar. Over-inflated, it hurts fingers and bounces too much; too soft, it is difficult to control while dribbling.
