The five basic skills in handball are dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and position. It's similar to the basic skills that basketball players learn to play their sport.

Dribbling in handball allows players to maintain ball control and passing lets the ball move accurately between teammates. Shooting is also important because better accuracy gives players a good chance to score a goal. Defense and positioning go hand-in-hand in the sport — with good defensive positions, it will allow players to intercept the ball, break up plays or initiate a counterattack.