Handball: indoor sales

Size zero to three: which ball for age and category

The handball comes in four sizes. Size zero, soft and light, is used for baby hand and mini hand, for children under eight years old. Size one, about fifty centimeters in circumference, is for those under eleven and under thirteen years old. Size two, around fifty-five centimeters, is for boys under fifteen and under ten-eight years old, as well as for girls from fifteen years old. Size three, up to sixty centimeters in circumference and four hundred seventy-five grams, is reserved for men over sixteen and seniors.

Other indoor sales

The indoor sales are also available for:

• Basketball.
• Volleyball.
• Badminton.
• Padel.
• Fitness.

All the indoor sales are gathered on the indoor page.

Select, Molten, Kempa: the competition balls

Balls in the colours of major competitions make fans happy. Select, the Danish brand founded in 1947 by Eigil Nielsen, a former goalkeeper for the Danish national football team, offers balls in the colours of the LNH, LFH and EHF competitions, like the Champions League and the Euro, in a more affordable supporter version. Molten, a Japanese company founded in 1958 in Hiroshima, is known for the D60, a match ball famous for its feel. Kempa carries the name of Bernhard Kempa, a German handball player who lent his name to the kempa, this pass caught in the air and shot before landing.

Resin and cleaning spray: ball grip

In handball, resin improves the grip of the ball for passes and shots, especially spin shots. The white resin Select Profcare is applied in small amounts on the tips of the fingers. It does, however, dirty the ball and the floor: many gyms ban it, hence the existence of balls with a naturally grippy surface, designed for play without resin. After the session, the spray Erima Trimona Easy Clean dissolves the residues stuck to the hands and the ball, which helps it maintain its texture longer.

Indoor shoes and handball player protections

Handball indoor shoes focus on lateral support and a rubber that grips the floor for feints and direction changes. The adidas Stabil, as its name suggests, emphasizes foot stability, while the Puma Eliminate Nitro features lightweight and responsive foam. The knee pads Mizuno or Errea cushion falls and dives, common among wingers and goalkeepers. The compression shorts Select with padded protection safeguard the hips, and the goalkeeper's padded pants Kempa protect the legs from close-range shots.

Frequently asked questions

At what age should you start handball?

Baby hand welcomes children from about three years old, with soft balls and skill games. Mini hand takes over around six years old, before entering the competitive categories.

What is the difference between a training ball and a match ball in handball?

The match ball, softer and more precise, offers optimal feel but wears out faster. The training ball, sturdier, withstands repeated sessions and shots against walls: it's the right choice for a club or a beginner.

How do you inflate a handball?

Moisten the needle before inserting it into the valve, then inflate to the pressure indicated on the ball, measured in bars. If over-inflated, it becomes hard and difficult to grip; if under-inflated, it bounces badly.

How do you remove resin from hands?

A special resin cleaning spray or a dedicated wipe dissolves residues in seconds. Water and soap alone are not very effective, as the resin is designed to stick to the skin.

What is the purpose of a tactical board in handball?

The tactical board allows the coach to draw defensive placements and attacking combinations with a wipeable marker during a timeout. Its hard case protects it during transport to the edge of the pitch.