15:1
The game is restarted with a referee-throw if:
a. there are simultaneous
infractions on the court by players from both teams;
b. the ball touches the ceiling or any fixture above the court;
c. the game was interrupted although there was no infraction, and neither
team was in possession of the ball;
15:2
When calling a referee-throw, the referees shall always give a time-out
(2:4, Clarification 1).
15:3
The referee-throw is taken at the center of the court. The court referee
throws the ball vertically following a whistle signal (16:3a).
15:4
With the exception of one player from each team, all players must remain
at least 3 meters away from the referee while the referee-throw is being
taken.
The two players who are jumping for the ball shall stand next to the referee, each on the side nearest to his own goal. The ball may be played only after it has reached its highest point (13:1n).
14. The 7=Meter-Throw === Contents of IHF Rules === 16. The Execution of the Formal Throws