How far is the freethrow penalty shot in handball?

Question

How far is the freethrow penalty shot in handball?

Answer 1

Penalties are given to players, in progressive format, if the contact between the players is particularly rough (even if it is indeed frontal) the referees may award a nine-meter free throw to the attacking team, or if the infraction was during a clear scoring opportunity, a seven-meter penalty shot is given.~~

Answer 2

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