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Former method of dismissing a batsman in cricket
Handled the ball was formerly one of the methods of dismissing a batter in the sport of cricket, but was integrated into the Law on obstructing the field
Handled_the_ball
Cricket terminology
of the 63,584 Test match dismissals in this period were one of these five types. Much rarer were retired, hit the ball twice, hit wicket, handled the ball/obstructing
Dismissal_(cricket)
is denied any credit. Handled the ball was a previously a separate method of dismissal, now incorporated into obstructing the field. As of June 2026[update]
List of unusual dismissals in international cricket
List_of_unusual_dismissals_in_international_cricket
Association football goal scored by Diego Maradona
with the hand of God". Later, Maradona acknowledged he had illegally handled the ball, saying he considered the goal "symbolic revenge" for the United
The_hand_of_God
Association football match
the score early on with a Gaizka Mendieta penalty in the third minute after a prostrate Patrik Andersson was deemed to have handled the ball in the penalty
2001 UEFA Champions League final
2001_UEFA_Champions_League_final
World Cup final, held in Russia
into the corner of the goal. Shortly afterwards, France were awarded a penalty when Pitana ruled that Perišić had deliberately handled the ball. The decision
2018_FIFA_World_Cup_final
American basketball player (born 1997)
Lonzo Anderson Ball (born October 27, 1997) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball
Lonzo_Ball
Position in association football
use their hands, giving them (outside throw-ins) the sole rights on the field to handle the ball. The goalkeeper is indicated by wearing a different coloured
Goalkeeper (association football)
Goalkeeper_(association_football)
Codified rules helping define association football
questions as the extent to which the ball could be handled, the treatment of offside, the amount of physical contact allowed with opponents, and the height
Laws of the Game (association football)
Laws_of_the_Game_(association_football)
Thierry Henry, unseen by the referee and other match officials, illegally handled the ball twice in the lead up to the winning goal. The incident caused widespread
List of 2010 FIFA World Cup controversies
List_of_2010_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies
Method of dismissing a batsman in cricket
ODIs, where a batsman has been dismissed handled the ball, a mode of dismissal now folded into obstructing the field. One modern pattern of obstruction
Obstructing_the_field
English football club season
kick after Kanoute handled the ball in the Tottenham penalty area. Florent Sinama-Pongolle scored from the penalty spot to level the match at 1–1 and set
2004–05_Liverpool_F.C._season
Half back position in rugby league
and hooker handled the ball more often than any other positions. The Rugby League International Federation's Laws of the Game state that the "Stand-off
Five-eighth
Position in rugby league
league, the hooker and stand-off/five-eighth handled the ball more often than any other position. In the 2013 NRL season, the six players with the most tackles
Hooker_(rugby_league)
Video game series
2008. Since the third game, Bandai Namco has handled Dragon Ball game publishing in all regions, effectively ending Atari's involvement. The original game
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
Dragon_Ball_Z:_Budokai_Tenkaichi
French footballer and manager (born 1952)
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup only after defeating the Republic of Ireland in a play-off. The game was controversial, as Thierry Henry handled the ball before
Raymond_Domenech
Basketball position
and handle the ball without committing excessive turnovers. Defensively, the point guard is generally responsible for guarding above the key on the perimeter
Point_guard
Association football rule
In association football, the back-pass rule prohibits the goalkeeper from handling the ball in most cases when it is passed to them by a teammate. It is
Back-pass_rule
Association football matches
to the World Cup at the Irish's expense. After the second leg, Henry admitted to Irish defender Richard Dunne that he had illegally handled the ball in
2009 Republic of Ireland v France football matches
2009_Republic_of_Ireland_v_France_football_matches
Football match
2005 and 2007. In the 68th minute, Tottenham were awarded a penalty after Wayne Bridge handled the ball; Dimitar Berbatov converted the spot-kick and equalised
2008 Football League Cup final
2008_Football_League_Cup_final
French footballer (born 1977)
after his teammate, Thierry Henry handled the ball twice. Gallas was included in France's squad for the 2010 World Cup. The tournament was a disaster for
William_Gallas
Group of related team sports
family of team sports in which the object is to get the ball over a goal line, into a goal, or between goalposts using merely the body (by carrying, throwing
Football
English football match
a penalty appeal turned down in the first half, when defender Stéphane Henchoz was judged not to have handled the ball to deny Thierry Henry a goalscoring
2001_FA_Cup_final
French football referee (1930–2020)
first allegedly handled the ball in the box and then brought down Allan Clarke in a tackle.[citation needed] Leeds fans became angry at the referee, and
Michel_Kitabdjian
Team sport played with a ball
feet to propel a ball around a pitch. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by moving the ball beyond the goal line into
Association_football
Team sport
Since the former allows for more control over the speed and direction of the ball, the bump is used only when the ball is too low to be properly handled with
Volleyball
English footballer (born 1980)
over two years in the 2–1 loss in the 2008 League Cup Final against Tottenham Hotspur. Bridge was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area and
Wayne_Bridge
Football match in Berlin, Germany
Mathieu and the limping Suárez for Pedro. In the final added minute, Alves handled the ball near the halfway line, and Juventus launched the resulting free
2015 UEFA Champions League final
2015_UEFA_Champions_League_final
English footballer (born 1994)
and was judged to have handled the ball. Preston successfully appealed the decision, using replay footage that showed the ball hitting his chest. On 1
Jordan_Pickford
When a batter safely reaches base
reaches the outfield, unless in the scorer's judgment the ball could have been handled with ordinary effort; (5) a fair ball that has not been touched by
Hit_(baseball)
Dutch football manager (born 1962)
Völler complained to the referee and was booked as well. From the resulting free kick, Völler then handled the ball and then went to the ground (according
Frank_Rijkaard
English footballer (1937–2019)
after Jack Charlton handled the ball in the penalty area. Eusébio converted the penalty after sending Banks the wrong way, and the game finished 2–1 in
Gordon_Banks
Football match in Madrid, Spain
earlier in the day. Liverpool kicked off and earned a penalty kick just 24 seconds into the match when Moussa Sissoko handled the ball in the penalty area
2019 UEFA Champions League final
2019_UEFA_Champions_League_final
Football riot in London, England
into extra time. In the eighth minute of extra time, Millwall defender Andy Frampton was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area and referee
2009_Upton_Park_riot
Unfair act by a football player
aggressive physical play and the offence of handling the ball. An offence is classified as a foul when it meets all the following conditions: It is committed
Fouls and misconduct (association football)
Fouls_and_misconduct_(association_football)
Offensive play in basketball
for a teammate handling the ball and then moves toward the basket (rolls) to receive a pass. In the NBA, the play came into vogue in the 1990s and has
Pick_and_roll
English football club season
to have handled the ball in his own area. Mark Noble was brought on specifically to take the kick, but De Gea dived the right way to make the save; it
2021–22 Manchester United F.C. season
2021–22_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Specific roles that players take in American football
play, offensive linemen do not handle the ball (aside from the snap from center) unless the ball is fumbled by a ball carrier, a pass is deflected, or
American_football_positions
Barbadian former cricketer
of the few Test batsmen to have been dismissed handled the ball, falling in this fashion against India on 24 November 1983. He is also one of the few
Desmond_Haynes
just short of the batter so that they can easily strike the ball with an attacking front foot shot such as a drive or glance. Handled the ball occurs when
Glossary_of_cricket_terms
Final game of the UEFA Euro 1996
bad-tempered match, Klinsmann gave Germany the lead from the penalty spot after Nikola Jerkan handled the ball in the Croatia penalty area. Having been fouled
UEFA_Euro_1996_final
2026 film by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi
The Black Ball (Spanish: La bola negra) is a 2026 drama film directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, from a screenplay they co-wrote with Alberto
The_Black_Ball_(film)
American basketball player (born 1995)
Alford's freshman son, Bryce Alford, who usually handled the ball, while starter Kyle Anderson was the team's main facilitator. During a six-game span
Zach_LaVine
Association football match in France
goal. Scotland appealed for a second penalty in the final minute, claiming that Dunga had handled the ball, but it was not given and Brazil won 2–1. Their
1998_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
batted ball before it leaves the infield. The pitcher and catcher have special responsibilities to prevent base stealing, as they are the ones who handle the
Baseball_positions
Part of an association football pitch
side of the goal and 18 yd (16.5 m) in front of it. If any part of the ball is over any part of a line demarking the penalty area then the ball is considered
Penalty_area
European football match
Schweinsteiger was adjudged to have handled the ball when he challenged Evra in the penalty area, and Griezmann scored the resulting penalty to give France
UEFA_Euro_2016_final
Football match
the match, Celtic won the match 1–0 with Andy Lynch scoring a penalty in the 20th minute after Johnstone was judged to have handled the ball on the line
1977_Scottish_Cup_final
Football code used from 1858 to 1877
the local Collegiate School, which favoured the kicking style of the game, rather than handling the ball. The kicking game was also prevalent in the local
Sheffield_Rules
Team sport with two teams of seven players each
take the court and attempt to score points by putting the game ball into the opposing team's goal. In handling the ball, players are subject to the following
Handball
Variant of football played on a court
heavier ball than association football, and usually indoors on a hardcourt surface marked by lines. The playing surface, ball, and rules favour ball control
Futsal
Men's national soccer team representing United States
when Torsten Frings handled the ball to prevent a Gregg Berhalter goal. Donovan won the Best Young Player for the tournament. In the 2006 World Cup, after
United States men's national soccer team
United_States_men's_national_soccer_team
Type of direct free kick in association football
area. The shot is taken from the penalty spot, which is 12 yards (11 metres) from the goal line and centered between the touch lines. The ball is placed
Penalty kick (association football)
Penalty_kick_(association_football)
Team sport
played on horseback where a ball is handled and points are scored by shooting it through a high net (approximately 1.5m×1.5m). The sport is like a combination
Basketball
English football club season
in the 78th, before Rooney doubled his personal tally in the 79th. Five minutes from full-time, though, Gary Neville handled the ball inside the box
2008–09 Manchester United F.C. season
2008–09_Manchester_United_F.C._season
2025–2026 concert tour by Lady Gaga
The Mayhem Ball was the eighth concert tour by the American singer Lady Gaga, in support of her album Mayhem (2025). The tour was announced following the
The_Mayhem_Ball
Association football tournament in South Africa
Ghana missed a penalty at the end of extra time after Luis Suárez handled the ball on the line. 2 July 2010 (2010-07-02) 16:00 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
2010_FIFA_World_Cup
English former footballer (born 1941)
admitting that he handled the ball in his first goal which led to the back page headlines focusing on the illegitimate goal rather than the rare feat of one
Geoff_Hurst
Derisive term for a basketball player
A ball hog is a derisive term for a basketball player who handles the ball exclusively to the point of impairing the team. Despite not being a violation
Ball_hog
Stick used to play the sport of lacrosse
the sport of lacrosse. Players use the lacrosse stick to handle the ball and to strike or "check" opposing players' sticks, causing them to drop the ball
Lacrosse_stick
Player in sports preventing the opposing team from scoring
football, for example, the keeper is allowed to kick the ball just as any other player but may also use their hands to handle the ball in a restricted area
Goalkeeper
English football club season
followed by a disallowed goal when it was adjudged that Terry McDermott handled the ball. Liverpool manager Bob Paisley bought Kenny Dalglish from Celtic for
1977–78_Liverpool_F.C._season
Indian cricket player
is the only International Cricketer in the world to be given out both for handling the ball and obstructing the field in his career He displayed the unique
Mohinder_Amarnath
Football match between Liverpool and Alavés
Babbel had handled the ball. Moments later, he reversed his decision and instead awarded Roma a corner-kick. Roma were unable to score the necessary goal
2001_UEFA_Cup_final
English football club season
opened the scoring from the spot in the 26th minute, after Paul Pogba handled the ball in the box. In the 84th minute, Zlatan Ibrahimović levelled the match
2016–17_Liverpool_F.C._season
American sports executive (1939–2017)
Sellers in the 1986 NBA draft. Sellers, Krause reasoned, handled the ball very well for a big man, and also had a solid outside jumper. Jordan, on the other
Jerry_Krause
1989–1996 television series based on the manga of the same name
Dragon Ball Z (DBZ) is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. Part of the Dragon Ball media franchise, it serves as a direct sequel
Dragon_Ball_Z
Basketball position
the ball in their hands at most times in the game, but sometimes the shooting guard has a significant enough influence on the team to handle the ball
Shooting_guard
Association football match
took the lead through a Gary Swann goal. However, Dave McKearney scored a penalty kick after Steve Tutill was adjudged to have handled the ball a minute
1993 Football League Third Division play-off final
1993_Football_League_Third_Division_play-off_final
Rule in informal football games
allowed to handle the ball in the area provided they have shouted "nets" or "when" (or other regional variants) before touching the ball. Another variation
Rush_goalie
Football formation
oval shape called a prolate spheroid. Due to the shape of the ball, single-wing backs handled the ball more like a basketball, with short tosses and
Single-wing_formation
Positions played in basketball
history of the sport, there was a "running guard" or floor guard or up-floor guard who brought the ball up the court and passed or attacked the basket. There
Basketball_positions
Rules of the sport of cricket
the striker is out. Handled the Ball was previously a method of dismissal in its own right. Law 38: Run out. A batter is out if at any time while the
Laws_of_Cricket
American professional soccer club based in Houston
Five minutes later, Landon Donovan sealed the win with a penalty after Ricardo Clark handled the ball in the area. Robbie Keane added a third goal for
Houston_Dynamo_FC
Position category in gridiron football
position is a gridiron football term that covers offensive positions that handle the ball and are primarily responsible for advancing yards and scoring points
Skill_position
Rubber used as covering on a table tennis racket
density of the sponge layer underneath also affects how the rubber will handle the ball. Because of the large variety of table tennis rubbers, there are a
Table_tennis_rubber
Ahmedabad-based cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League
obstructing the field, handling the ball, hitting the ball twice or timed out the bowler does not receive credit. Bowling figures refers to the number of the wickets
Gujarat_Titans
Aspect of American football
may handle the ball on offense: generally players who are designated as offensive linemen, who wear numbers 50–79, are not allowed to handle the ball during
NFL_uniform_numbers
Sports that use rackets or paddles
games in which players use a racket or paddle to hit a ball or a shuttlecock. A racket has a handled frame with an open hoop that supports a network of tightly
List_of_racket_sports
eschews sharing the ball in order to attempt difficult shots. ball reversal The passing of the ball from one side of the court to the other. ball screen An
Glossary_of_basketball_terms
English football club season
was deemed to have handled the ball in the Fulham penalty area, but Nani's kick was saved by goalkeeper David Stockdale. Then, in the 89th minute, Hangeland
2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season
2010–11_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Australia 2018 football season
the goal for Australia from a penalty kick given after Yussuf Poulsen handled the ball in the box which was confirmed by VAR. Denmark had opened the scoring
2018 Australia national soccer team season
2018_Australia_national_soccer_team_season
Type of toy
kangaroo ball, bouncer, hippity hop, hoppity hop, sit and bounce, or hop ball) is a rubber ball (similar to an exercise ball) with handles that allow
Space_hopper
Beijing Guoan F.C.'s 62nd season in football competition
Liaoning Tieren. Konté handled the ball in the Beijing Guoan box, and Guy Mbenza converted the penalty to make it 1–0 for the hosts. Right before half-time
2026 Beijing Guoan F.C. season
2026_Beijing_Guoan_F.C._season
English-South African cricketer
but became the 60th batsman in first-class cricket history to be dismissed handled the ball in the county's first Championship innings of the year against
Sean_Dickson
Football tournament qualification stage
officially asked FIFA for the second leg to be replayed after Thierry Henry clearly handled the ball twice during the build-up to the French goal. This request
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA second round
2010_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_UEFA_second_round
Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The franchise features an ensemble cast of characters and takes place in the same
List of Dragon Ball characters
List_of_Dragon_Ball_characters
Association football club in Mexico City, Mexico
forgiven a red card for handling the ball outside the penalty box denying Ismael Íñiguez a clear chance on goal. Domestically, the Universitarios struggled
Pumas_UNAM
English cricketer
forfeiture Handled the ball 1^ Cricinfo's page on Wright erroneously states that he was the second batsman to be given out handled the ball rather than the fourth
Charles_Wright_(cricketer)
French football referee (born 1950)
claims by the Bulgarians were turned down, most notably when Alessandro Costacurta handled the ball inside the penalty area. Orders Knight of the National
Joël_Quiniou
Team sports primarily played in North America
ball) on the offense must line up on the line of scrimmage in this formation, including the snapper, who handles the ball before play commences; the rest
Gridiron_football
Fictional character and protagonist of the Dragon Ball series
and the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball manga series created by Akira Toriyama. He is based on Sun Wukong (known as Son Gokū in Japan and the Monkey
Goku
Irish association football player (born 1976)
controversially eliminated by a goal scored after Thierry Henry handled the ball. Given was part of the team that secured qualification for UEFA Euro 2012 with
Shay_Given
Indian cricketer and politician (born 1980)
stumps, who pushed the ball away with his glove, becoming only the sixth batsman in Tests to be ruled out because he "handled the ball". Waugh's dismissal
Harbhajan_Singh
Bat-and-ball game
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding. The game occurs over the course of several
Baseball
English football club season
to have handled the ball in the penalty area. Marcus Rashford scored the spot-kick to make it 3–3 on aggregate and send United through to the quarter-finals
2018–19 Manchester United F.C. season
2018–19_Manchester_United_F.C._season
England international rugby union player
play as a fullback or fly-half. Sam is known for his magnificent handling and ball skills, as well as his kicking game. Sam made his professional debut
Sam_James_(rugby_union)
Association football championship match between Chelsea and Leicester City in 2021
struck towards the Chelsea goal but the ball was blocked by Reece James. In the 20th minute, Thiago Silva was adjudged to have handled the ball after Leicester
2021_FA_Cup_final
Pool game popular in much of the world
Eight-ball (also spelled 8-ball or eightball, and sometimes called solids and stripes, spots and stripes, bigs and smalls, big ones and little ones, or
Eight-ball
the goal for Australia from a penalty kick given after Yussuf Poulsen handled the ball in the box which was confirmed by VAR. Denmark had opened the scoring
History of the Australia men's national soccer team
History_of_the_Australia_men's_national_soccer_team
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
Male
English
Old French occupational surname transferred to English forename use, CHANDLER means "candle merchant."
Surname or Lastname
English (Worcestershire)
English (Worcestershire) : probably a variant of Hindley or Handley.
Boy/Male
English
From the enclosure.
Female
Turkish
Turkish name HANDE means "smile."
Boy/Male
Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, English
From the High Meadow
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of ChandlerGerman : variant spelling of Kandler.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : shortened form of O’Hanley, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÃinle ‘descendant of Ãinle’, a personal name meaning ‘champion’. This is the name of a ruling family in Connacht; it is now common in southern Ireland.English : habitational name from any of various places, such as Handley in Cheshire, Derbyshire. Northamptonshire, and Dorset and Hanley in Staffordshire and Worcestershire, all from Old English hÄ“an, the weak dative case (originally used after a preposition and article) of hÄ“ah ‘high’ + lÄ“ah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’, or from Handley Farm in Clayhanger, Devon, which is named from Old English hÄn ‘(boundary) stone’ + lÄ“ah.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word tye, TYE means "pasture."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Indian, Latin
Maker of Candles; Candle-maker
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Chandley.See Chandley 2.
Female
German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
Boy/Male
English American French
Candle maker.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly central and northern), Scottish, and Irish
English (chiefly central and northern), Scottish, and Irish : variant of Hanley.
Surname or Lastname
English (Lancashire and Cheshire)
English (Lancashire and Cheshire) : unexplained; perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, or an altered form of Chandler.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Schändle,either a variant of Schandel, a metonymic occupational name for a candle maker, from Middle High German schandel (from French chandelle ‘candle’), or a derogatory nickname for an evil-doer, from a diminutive of Middle High German schande ‘shame’, ‘disgrace’, ‘ignominy’.
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët in La Manche, which gets its name from the dedication of its church to St. Hilary, or alternatively from either of the places, in La Manche and Somme, called Saint-Lô. Both of the latter are named from a 6th-century St. Lauto, bishop of Coutances; his name is of variable form in the sources and uncertain etymology.North German : habitational name for someone from Sandel.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a cobbler or shoemaker, Yiddish sandler (from Hebrew sandelar, from Late Latin sandalarius, an agent derivative of sandalium ‘shoe’).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : apparently a habitational name, probably a variant of Henley or Handley.
Male
English
Irish surname transferred to forename use, derived from O'Hanley, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÃinle, HANLEY means "descendant of Ãinle," hence "champion."
Boy/Male
British, English
From the High Meadow
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Loud Meadow
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese
Maker or Seller of Candle
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
Boy/Male
Irish
Home of the Norse.
Male
Egyptian
, the father of the priest Papi.
Biblical
same as Jose,exalted
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord of earth
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Morning
Female
English
Variant spelling of Spanish Theresa, TERESA means "harvester." Also in use by the English and Portuguese.
Girl/Female
Indian
To walk with a swinging gait
Boy/Male
British, English
Shouting Man's Meadow
Girl/Female
French
Dear one;darling'.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sweety
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
HANDLED THE-BALL
a.
Left-handed; hence, unlucky.
a.
Ten times ten; five score; as, a hundred dollars.
n.
A maker or seller of candles.
imp. & p. p.
of Handle
a.
Overbearing; oppressive; arbitrary; violent; as, a high-handed act.
n.
A dealer in other commodities, which are indicated by a word prefixed; as, ship chandler, corn chandler.
v. t.
To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock.
imp. & p. p.
of Dandle
n.
To give a handsel to.
n.
One who dandles or fondles.
a.
Used with both hands; as, a two-handed sword.
a.
Close-handed; close-fisted; covetous; avaricious.
a.
Pertaining to, or resembling, Briareus, a giant fabled to have a hundred hands; hence, hundred-handed or many-handed.
a.
Open-handed; liberal.
a.
Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup.
a.
Having an angle or angles; -- used in compounds; as, right-angled, many-angled, etc.
a.
Consisting in real estate or land; as, landed property; landed security.
imp. & p. p.
of Handsel
a.
Having ankles; -- used in composition; as, well-ankled.