Korfball is played by two teams of eight players, with four men and four women on each team. The objective is to score by throwing a ball through a korf, a hoop mounted on a pole. Each team defends one side of the court, and players can only defend opponents of the same gender. The game consists of two halves, each lasting 30 minutes. Players can only move within their designated area, and physical contact is limited. A goal is scored when the ball passes through the korf from above. The team with the most goals at the end wins the match.