Players
Handball Positions Explained
Date:
Mar 18, 2025
Author:
Aria Mendes
001
Seven Roles, One Team
Handball runs on seven specialists: goalkeeper, left and right wing, left and right back, centre back, and line player (pivot). Each asks for a different mix of height, speed, and reading of the game — and clubs scout for exact gaps.
Backs create and shoot from distance, wings finish on the break and from tight angles, the pivot battles in the six-metre zone, and the centre back runs the attack like a playmaker.
002
Know Where You Fit
Listing your primary and secondary positions honestly helps the right clubs find you. A team short a left back won't search for wings — so be precise about where you play best.
If you're versatile, say so. Players who can cover two positions are valuable, but only when a scout can filter for it on your profile.
