Is handball an american thing?

Question

Or not.

Answer 1

it`s a football term for a foul in the game

Answer 2

nope, its origin was in europe

Answer 3

It depends what you mean by Handball.

The ball game, where one hits a ball against a wall, similar to squash, but using the hand, is known as "Fives" in the UK.

"Handball", as played in Europe, is a team game, in some ways similar to basketball, but played with goals and goalkeeper. I believe it will figure in the Beijing Olympic line-up.

Answer 4

It stems from Europe, but the Americans capitalised on the idea and made it a profitable sport.

Answer 5

I dunno.