Class 6 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 4: Fundamental Skills of Handball
"Fundamental Skills of Handball" is Unit 4, running from about page 77 to page 110. Handball is a fast team sport played with the hands, and the contents list thirteen skills and games, from passing, catching and dribbling to shooting, dodge ball, blocking and goalkeeper's defensive skills, ending with a shootout tournament and an assimilation task. Students build ball handling and teamwork through progressive drills and small-sided games. The unit gives a first taste of a modern team sport, with emphasis on safety, cooperation and enjoyment.
This is chapter 4 of 5 in Khel Yatra, the Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 4, Fundamental Skills of Handball, and begins on page 77 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Fundamental Skills of Kho-Kho" and is followed by "Yoga".
The goals in "Fundamental Skills of Handball" go beyond physical skill. The book links movement with socio-emotional learning: encouraging classmates, accepting mistakes, sharing equipment and handling both success and disappointment gracefully. Teachers are advised to give enough time at the end of the session for circle time, where children describe their experience and listen to others. Variations of each activity keep it interesting and allow adaptation to local space, weather and resources.
Try a short family session based on "Fundamental Skills of Handball". Let the child lead, explain the rules and show the movements. This turns learning into shared fun, and builds regular physical activity into the family routine.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.
Topics covered
- Passing
- Catching
- 10-pass
- Dribbling
- Obstacle Dribbling
- Shoot the Ball
- Dodge Ball
- Dribble and Shoot
- Pass and Shoot
- Shootout Tournament
- Goalkeeper's Defensive Skills
- Blocking
- Assimilation