Sports I don't get

[wfcmoog]

Handball - presumably this is something which is going on around the world to the complete ignorance of British people. Is this a real sport? It's like one of those features on BBC Breakfast at the weekends where they send the sports correspondent out to a leisure centre to try out the latest new sport which everyone can take part in, regardless of age or fitness.

[cyaninternetdog]

Great sport, quick and skillful. Is massive in eastern europe as well.

[matimbers]

Great sport, quick and skillful. Is massive in eastern europe as well.

From what I have seen, it's pretty much big all around Europe apart from here. I think most of us only know about it due to the fact it's how Schmeichal pioneered his goalkeeping skills from playing handball. Very popular in Germany for example where a lot of football clubs have handball divisions.

[Norwayhornet]

very big in Scandinavia

[wfcmoog]

Made
up
Sport

It's a foul in football. Not a sport.

[GoingDown]

I enjoyed the Danish vs Swedes game earlier. Mainly due to the Swedish no.20.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXZzyhUOV2aWLsjBzrcPRtEfJ9KT5mu nVKIZAIO-8iEylFrTLNtwmWdqoJ

[El distraído]

I was there today! For the Sweden Denmark game, and the Brazil Croatia game.

Really, really enjoyed it.

[Walter White]

I enjoyed the Danish vs Swedes game earlier. Mainly due to the Swedish no.20.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXZzyhUOV2aWLsjBzrcPRtEfJ9KT5mu nVKIZAIO-8iEylFrTLNtwmWdqoJ


Amazing stuff

[Walter White]

can i still get tickets for womens handball?

[The Voice of Reason]

can i still get tickets for womens handball?

No, but I would imagine if went up Charring Cross you could find plenty of women who will play hand ball with you at a price :naughty:

[Avispón]

Handball - presumably this is something which is going on around the world to the complete ignorance of British people. Is this a real sport? It's like one of those features on BBC Breakfast at the weekends where they send the sports correspondent out to a leisure centre to try out the latest new sport which everyone can take part in, regardless of age or fitness.

Ive lived in Spain for 20 years and Handball is massive here, the one thing I have never been able to do is explain to a Spaniard what Cricket is about.

[Smudger]

Made
up
Sport

It's a foul in football. Not a sport.

Wot made u say that ?

Of course it's a sport. Huge across Europe, Kris will tell you how the Danes love it and also very popular in Brazil and Argentina. All major football clubs there and in Germany and Spain have allied handball divisions.

All of these sports in the Olympics are deserving of praise. Every competitor has had to train hard physically and mentally and refining their skills over the years. Just because it's not football does not make it any less valid which seems to be a view expressed by many unfortunates in this country whose idea of sport is confined to association football.

Looking forward to rugby sevens in 2016. I do have doubts over the validity of some disciplines in the Games though such as beach volleyball and windsurfing and the absence of others like squash.

[nascot]

Just watching the water polo, it looks bloody difficult.

[Stevohorn]

Just watching the water polo, it looks bloody difficult. Thats because the horses dont swim too well..

[Birdydoug]

Thats because the horses dont swim too well..

Can hold their breath a long time though. Don't they have scuba gear for horses ?

[wfcmoog]

Wot made u say that ?

Of course it's a sport. Huge across Europe, Kris will tell you how the Danes love it and also very popular in Brazil and Argentina. All major football clubs there and in Germany and Spain have allied handball divisions.

All of these sports in the Olympics are deserving of praise. Every competitor has had to train hard physically and mentally and refining their skills over the years. Just because it's not football does not make it any less valid which seems to be a view expressed by many unfortunates in this country whose idea of sport is confined to association football.

Looking forward to rugby sevens in 2016. I do have doubts over the validity of some disciplines in the Games though such as beach volleyball and windsurfing and the absence of others like squash.

Bullfighting is huge across the Spanish speaking world. Doesn't mean I have to recognise it as anything other than a nonsense though.

I don't care for handball, beach volleyball, normal volleyball or even water polo. It is biased, I admit, mainly because they are sports where team GB has no shot.

[wfcmoog]

PS - and it's not all about football. I am not at all interested in Team GB's efforts in the football, although I am developing an affection for the Ladies' side. At least they are getting exposure on a large stage, which means a lot to them, unlike the men, who are incapable, in most cases, of appreciating the significance of their role.

[ForzaWatford]

Bullfighting is huge across the Spanish speaking world. Doesn't mean I have to recognise it as anything other than a nonsense though.

I don't care for handball, beach volleyball, normal volleyball or even water polo. It is biased, I admit, mainly because they are sports where team GB has no shot.

You don't care for beach volleyball? What is wrong with you moog!

[luke_golden]

Really enjoyed the archery so far. And fencing.

[The Voice of Reason]

You don't care for beach volleyball? What is wrong with you moog!

Homophobic :naughty:

[ForzaWatford]

Homophobic :naughty:
They have mens too.

[scummybear]

This is the first time I have given Handball any attention at all, every other Olympics I have passed it off as a nothing sport. However its actually really exciting, and some of the skill and power is very impressive. For those of you who are unsure, I suggest giving it a chance.

[nisman94]

This is the first time I have given Handball any attention at all, every other Olympics I have passed it off as a nothing sport. However its actually really exciting, and some of the skill and power is very impressive. For those of you who are unsure, I suggest giving it a chance.

Why don't we be pioneers and set up the first handball club with affiliations to an existing football club like they do in Europe. Certainly looks like a brilliant sport

Really enjoyed the archery so far. And fencing.

I'm interested to know what the coverage is like in America. It's bonkers here, sky have made 48 temporary BBC Olympic.channels for some strange reason

[wfcmoog]

You don't care for beach volleyball? What is wrong with you moog!

I have never been interested in excuses for porn. If I want porn, I get porn. It's not a sport and it's not hot enough to **** over. It's pointless to me.

[luke_golden]

Coverage here is decent. 3 dedicated channels during the day and every event streamed live on the NBC website as well. Various other bits and pieces on other channels. It's very, very, Team USA biased (as in, they only really show events when an American athlete is competing) though - but that's to be expected and I'm sure it's similar back in the UK. The women's football gets a lot of coverage. None of the interactive push a button for the event you want malarky though, which is a shame.

[TheDon]

I'm going to have to disagree moog, I've been watching some of the indoor volleyball and beach volleyball and it's stunning stuff, great atmosphere at the beach volleyball and some of the rallies in the indoor volleyball have been great to watch.

Also just watched some of the Women's hockey, and really enjoyed it, fast paced, and clearly a skillful game

[Defunct]

I've tried a bit of everything so far. I'm fast becoming an armchair expert in every sport. The two I really don't get/like are handball and dressage. No point in either sport.

[wfcmoog]

I like hockey.

I'm not saying my opinions are definitive - they are just opinions.

I did watch a bit of handball and thought it looked fun. But as GB are rubbish at it and we don't play it at school here, I'm not really interested.

[TheDon]

Did anyone else watch the mixed doubles badminton today? I sensed a lot of sexual tension in the GB Team. The guy kept patting her on the bum with his racket and she just sighed a bit.

[albangura9]

Thats because the horses dont swim too well..
Rebecca Adlington just got a bronze medal, so you are wrong.

[wfcmoog]

Rebecca Adlington just got a bronze medal, so you are wrong.

Oi! Don't you dare say anything bad about Adlington.
:love2:

[Evasive]

I like the Handball and Volleyball, but the I'm not as keen on the Beach Volleyball.

I know they are hardly the classical British sports, they are still fun to watch and some of the games are really competitive.

[North North Watford]

Ive lived in Spain for 20 years and Handball is massive here, the one thing I have never been able to do is explain to a Spaniard what Cricket is about.

Can't you just say it's baseball for the civilised world?

[scummybear]

Why don't we be pioneers and set up the first handball club with affiliations to an existing football club like they do in Europe. Certainly looks like a brilliant sport

How many players do we need? 7? I think we're a little short, time to get recruiting!

I googled teams or leisure centres which play it near me, with no luck. How rubbish.

[fox in the box]

Handball - presumably this is something which is going on around the world to the complete ignorance of British people. Is this a real sport? It's like one of those features on BBC Breakfast at the weekends where they send the sports correspondent out to a leisure centre to try out the latest new sport which everyone can take part in, regardless of age or fitness.

I played it in school. Only problem was there was only 3 people turning up, including me.

[krisvad]

Made
up
Sport

It's a foul in football. Not a sport.
Denmark are reigning European Champions on the mens side and multiple Olympic champions on the womens. The sport was invented by a Dane as well!


I enjoyed the Danish vs Swedes game earlier. Mainly due to the Swedish no.20.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXZzyhUOV2aWLsjBzrcPRtEfJ9KT5mu nVKIZAIO-8iEylFrTLNtwmWdqoJBe aware that all female handball players are gay.


Wot made u say that ?

Of course it's a sport. Huge across Europe, Kris will tell you how the Danes love it and also very popular in Brazil and Argentina. All major football clubs there and in Germany and Spain have allied handball divisions.
It is popular in Denmark for sure, however I feel we have been overexposed to it of late.


I like hockey.Softie sport.

I advise you to find a channel which shows Denmark play Hungary right now (it's halftime though). Denmark are tournament outsiders and Hungary have a good side. Mens and womens handball are quite different. Mens' is pretty much wrestling with a ball and two goals added. Extremely physical and tough. Women's handball there is a little slower and it is often easier to catch the technical finesses.

Handball is very much about pre-defined patterns and plays, defensive strategies and very much the ability to think on your feet.

[hornetboy1]

I heard Maradonna is in the Argentinian handball team, and Henry is also making an appearance for France.

[Udinese]

badminton, for me it is just a game to play in sommer on the beach. I find it weird and funny as an olympic sport.

As for handball, I started playing it at school and went on for several years afterwords. I love it, but I understand that might be boaring to watch, it is one of those sports that are exciting only if you play.

[Walter White]

Be aware that all female handball players are gay.


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:sad1::sad1::sad1:

[PFCFitz,YellowArmy]

Handball is a sport I have never seen played here in America, though I spotted a set up in a gym in Tokyo I used to play hoops in during the 90's. I heard that it is played at an indoor soccer place near where I live.



Be aware that all female handball players are gay.



Not that there's anything wrong with that. I'd guess that at minimum 60% of all the women athletes in all team sports in the States are gay. Minimum.

[krisvad]

Not that there's anything wrong with that. I'd guess that at minimum 60% of all the women athletes in all team sports in the States are gay. Minimum.nothing wrong indeed. Just stating a fact. Good thing is they - at least the Danes - are out and open about it. None of the cloak and dagger stuff gay men in sports suffer from.

[wfcmoog]

Oh to be a phallic object in that dressing room after an emotional victory.

[Bwood_Horn]

Oh to be a phallic object in that dressing room after an emotional victory.

I thought it was pronounced "PYRRHIC".

[oxhey67]

All sports are silly.

The idea of kicking a spherical object between two sticks to gain some kind of kudos is no more sensible than trying to hit three sticks placed in the ground with a small ball while another person tries to prevent you from doing so with a plank of wood.

We place importance on the most ludicrous of things to stop us thinking of our uselessness in the universe and our slow crawl towards death.

#mazingMonday is getting boring and I have a black dog about me.

[cthulhu]

I thought it was pronounced "PYRRHIC".

Pyrrhic victory / phallic victory - it is all the same, only difference is it is completely different.

Anyone going to post that famous female golfing trophy picture?

[wfcmoog]

Never seen this before but it's pretty hot:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/spongerapple/cristie-kerr-trophy-kiss.jpg

[ForzaWatford]

Just watching Volleyball, why does one player have a different kit on to the rest of the team?

[simms]

Just watching Volleyball, why does one player have a different kit on to the rest of the team?


Thats what I was wondering too.

[oxhey67]

Just watching Volleyball, why does one player have a different kit on to the rest of the team?

I think the commentators refered to that player as the 'libero', or floating player.

Presumably this means she can assume any position on the court while others have fixed points.

http://volleyball.about.com/od/volleyball101/a/Libero.htm


What is the libero?
The volleyball libero is a defensive specialist position in indoor volleyball. The position was added to the game in 1999 along with special rules for play in order to foster more digs and rallies and to make the game more exciting. The libero remains in the game at all times and is the only player not limited by rules of rotation. He usually replaces the middle blocker position when they rotate to the back row and never rotates to the front row himself.

The libero is chosen by the team before the match or tournament and that designated player must remain the libero for the entire match or tournament. If the libero is injured, he/she can be replaced by any player who is not on the court, but that player must remain the libero for the remainder of the match.

What does the libero do during a play?
The libero is responsible for a great deal of the passing in serve receive. Often the libero will be responsible for a much greater part of the court than his teammates. The libero is in the game to add ball control, so his main responsibility is to pass the ball well so the team can run the offense. On defense the libero needs to dig well, getting a hand on every ball he can to keep the play alive. Since the libero has no attack responsibilities, he must chase down every ball he can. He may also be responsible for setting if the ball is dug by the setter or out of the setter's range.

[ForzaWatford]

Thats what I was wondering too.
I googled it, and I still don't really understand.

he Libero

In 1998 the libero player was introduced internationally, the term meaning free in Italian is pronounced LEE-beh-ro (rather than lih-BEAR-oh); the NCAA introduced the libero in 2002.[15] The libero is a player specialized in defensive skills: the libero must wear a contrasting jersey color from his or her teammates and cannot block or attack the ball when it is entirely above net height. When the ball is not in play, the libero can replace any back-row player, without prior notice to the officials. This replacement does not count against the substitution limit each team is allowed per set, although the libero may be replaced only by the player whom they replaced. The libero may function as a setter only under certain restrictions. If she/he makes an overhand set, she/he must be standing behind (and not stepping on) the 3-meter line; otherwise, the ball cannot be attacked above the net in front of the 3-meter line. An underhand pass is allowed from any part of the court.

The libero is, generally, the most skilled defensive player on the team. There is also a libero tracking sheet, where the referees or officiating team must keep track of who the libero subs in and out for. There may only be one libero per set (game), although there may be a different libero in the beginning of any new set (game).

Furthermore, a libero is not allowed to serve, according to international rules, with the exception of the NCAA women's volleyball games, where a 2004 rule change allows the libero to serve, but only in a specific rotation. That is, the libero can only serve for one person, not for all of the people for whom she goes in. That rule change was also applied to high school play soon after."

[oxhey67]

As I understand from also googling it each player rotates around the various positions from one point to the next but the Libero is not part of the rotation.

She is limited though to the defensive positions at the back of the court.

[Walter White]

norway vs sweden womens handball.

some of the women on display are just amazing

especially norways keeper

[Walter White]

the coverage of players, results and highlights is pretty poor across the web for womens handball

[Walter White]

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[Walter White]

http://www.london2012.com/imgml/athletes/xl/1276129.png
hanna fogelstrom


http://static.vg.no/uploaded/image/bilderigg/2009/12/07/1260182369438_362.jpgisabelle gullden,

both swedes



can we turn this into moogs soft porn thread?

[Stevohorn]

I enjoyed the Danish vs Swedes game earlier. Mainly due to the Swedish no.20.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSXZzyhUOV2aWLsjBzrcPRtEfJ9KT5mu nVKIZAIO-8iEylFrTLNtwmWdqoJ I believe thats Isabelle Gulden.. http://www.london2012.com/athlete/gullden-isabelle-1096646/

I couldnt find anything about her sexuality but as pointed out earlier a good many female handball players would prefer their team mates to you.
As also pointed out earlier handball is very popular up here in Scandinavia. Ive always felt this is because its an indoor sport and being indoor's at certain times of the year up here has its advantages.

My ex girlfriend used to play handball (and not with her team mates!) and i got into it for a while back then. I found it a bit like watching five a side football.. but with one obvious difference.

[El distraído]

Just watching Volleyball, why does one player have a different kit on to the rest of the team?


Thats what I was wondering too.

Because they're the keeper?

[Walter White]

I believe thats Isabelle Gulden.. http://www.london2012.com/athlete/gullden-isabelle-1096646/

I couldnt find anything about her sexuality but as pointed out earlier a good many female handball players would prefer their team mates to you.
As also pointed out earlier handball is very popular up here in Scandinavia. Ive always felt this is because its an indoor sport and being indoor's at certain times of the year up here has its advantages.

My ex girlfriend used to play handball (and not with her team mates!) and i got into it for a while back then. I found it a bit like watching five a side football.. but with one obvious difference.


not a lezza. married :(