Editing Goalkeeper (section)

=== Handball ===
{{Main|Handball goalkeeper}}

In [[handball]], the [[Handball goalkeeper|goalkeeper]] is the only player in the team who is allowed to stay in the 6-meter zone throughout the whole competition. A goalkeeper is allowed to save the ball with all parts of their body, including two hands, trunks, two legs and so on, only within the defending 6-meter zone.

Whenever the ball is left on the ground within the 6-meter zone, the goalkeeper owns the possession of the ball; while whenever the ball is in the air above the 6-meter zone, the opponent can still jump in to grasp the ball without stepping in the 6-meter zone.

A goalkeeper can participate in offense by long-passing the ball to a teammate in the opposing half court for a fast-break score. The common handball goalkeeper clothing includes a long-sleeve jersey, long trousers, and any body protection (such as base layer or protective cup) {{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}.

==== Czech handball ====
[[Image:Brankar.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A Czech Handball goalkeeper attempting to block a brown ball entering a white net|Czech handball goalkeeper]]
In [[Czech handball]] the goalkeeper is the only player allowed kick the ball during play, and only if defending a shot inside the goal area (other players may only have contact with the ball above the knee). Attackers may enter the goal area but not shoot from inside it. The goalkeeper may not enter the other team's defensive third. Goalkeepers take penalty throws when the ball goes out of play behind their goal area with no deflection from the goal. The referee must allow a change of goalkeepers before penalty and free throws. Goalkeepers must wear a different colour jersey from the other players.<ref name="cz">{{cite web |title=PRINCIPY HRY A ZÁKLADNÍ PRAVIDLA |url=https://www.svaznarodnihazene.cz/o-nas |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=svaznarodnihazene.cz |publisher=Svaz národní házené |language=Czech}}</ref>