The term "hand ball" has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
1) In sports, particularly basketball and soccer, a hand ball occurs when a player intentionally touches the ball with their hand or arms (except for the goalkeeper in soccer). This action is usually considered a foul and results in a free kick or penalty depending on where it occurred on the field.
2) In politics, "hand-ball" refers to an act of manipulation or deceitful behavior by an individual or group to achieve their desired outcome. It can also refer to passing blame onto someone else for one's own mistakes or wrongdoings.
3) In a more general sense, the phrase "hand ball" is used to describe any situation where something is passed from one person to another through physical contact, such as in a game of catch.