Why are there no TEAM HANDBALL CLUBS in the United States?

Question

I think TEAM HANDBALL is the perfect sports for American guys, but nearly nobody in the USA knows it. It is fast, you play it in gyms with a perfect atmosphere and it can be very brutal. It's not that unfair as SOCCER, nobody tackles you from behind. But it's aggressive and you're allowed to tackle your opponent with your hands. It's a cient of sports for real men.

I don't understand that nobody in America realizes this great sports. I guess there isn't any TEAM HANDBALL CLUB in the States, but I don't know why.

Look at the videos and build your opinion. Make groups and constitute CLUBS. I think HANDBALL has quality to be a sport as famous and as popular as BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL in the USA.

videos: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kPgnRff5EVg

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6T7pXnnG0&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OWjiOGuDQr8&feature=related

and the page of my handball team:

ASV SENDEN 15,16 Years OLD

www.handballecke-senden.de

Answer 1

I think one of the if not the biggest reason people don't play it in the U.S. is because it's not played in school, you need to build your foundations from the bottom up. Up here in Alberta Canada we play it in gym class from about grade 6 or 7 to grade 12 and we have been for the past 5 or so years and the sport is slowly starting to take off. Personally I play for my school's team and we have a big tourny this weekend so I'm pretty pumped, if we place 1st were going to provincials!

[Edit] stupid prick beneath me stole my answer

Answer 2

beasue people dont like it

Answer 3

because nobody would watch it probably

Answer 4

I totally agree!! it is an awsome sport... best sport ever made... but no one knows about it!! and it annoys me!

There should be a team in US. cuz even in Canada there are teams for pretty much every province...

good luck

Answer 5

Because there isn't.

Answer 6

we are a little closed minded when it comes to sports

soccer isnt big either but the rest of teh world loves it

Answer 7

teamhandballnews.com lists all active clubs in the US

Answer 8

I think it is a very cool sport!  I belive that it is not as popular  in the united states because you already have your popular sports and not enough people are open minded.

Start a team yourself, put adds up on myspace.

As they say

If you build it they will come.

Answer 9

I AGREE WITH YOU!...Hanball is a really fun sport to play and watch! We nee to get handball popular!I think it is a very cool sport! I belive that it is not as popular in the united states because you already have your popular sports and not enough people are open minded.

Start a team yourself, put adds up on myspace.

If you build it they will come.I think one of the if not the biggest reason people don't play it in the U.S. is because it's not played in school, you need to build your foundations from the bottom up. Up here in Alberta Canada we play it in gym class from about grade 6 or 7 to grade 12 and we have been for the past 5 or so years and the sport is slowly starting to take off. Personally I play for my school's team and we have a big tourny this weekend so I'm pretty pumped, if we place 1st were going to provincials!