Hand ball is a sport that involves two teams of seven players each, who pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. The game is played on a court divided by a net. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins. The term 'hand ball' can also refer to a type of ball used in the sport, which is smaller than a soccer ball and made of leather or synthetic material. The term 'FIST' is an alternative name for hand ball, as it involves using the fists to pass the ball.