Morphological and Physical Performance-Related Characteristics of Elite Male Handball Players: The Influence of Age and Playing Position

Mohoric, Uros; Abazović, Ensar; Paravlić, Armin H.

doi:10.3390/app122311894

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“…The study of Mohoric et al revealed the differences in morphological and performance characteristics of elite handball players according to playing positions and age categories. Valuable data are provided for the development of talent identification and training programs [38]. Massuca et al demonstrated the influence of aerobic capacity on handball players' performance depending on the playing positions [39].…”

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Characteristics of specific training in elite handball players specialized in goalkeeper position

Mihaila,

Popescu,

Pascual - Fuertes

et al. 2024

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Background and Study Aim. Elite handball goalkeepers undergo intensive training for reflexes and advanced techniques. They develop mental toughness to handle the pressure and responsibility at key moments of the game. Thus, they protect the goal of the team. This study aims to investigate and highlight the specific training characteristics of elite handball players specialized in the goalkeeper position. Material and Methods. The best 4 goalkeepers specialized in elite handball in Romania, aged between 22 and 33 years, were selected. Specific motor tests were used: Test 1 - Jumps 15 seconds; Test 2 – Reaction speed to visual stimulus; Test 3 – Execution speed. Technical tests were used: Test specific to goalkeeper, Triangle moving, The Ten Jump, Ball throwing, Standing long jump, Passes to a fixed point; The Cooper test. To improve specific training, there were applied strategies for training optimization which include stretching for mobility, segmental muscle strength, goalkeeping specific exercises and plyometrics. The nonparametric Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the relationship between technical training and motor skills parameters. The statistical significance level was set at p<0.05. Results. The performance of elite handball players specializing in goalkeeper position highlighted significant improvements in the Jumps 15 sec test. Contact time decreased by 0.13 seconds while the jump height increased by 0.55 cm, showing improved efficiency and power. In the Reaction speed to visual stimulus test, waiting time and reaction time decreased considerably, while the foot rising height increased. In the right and left leg Execution speed test, the differences observed reveal individual adaptations. The overall time is low in the right foot and there is a significant increase in the left foot. The nonparametric Spearman correlation analysis showed the relationship between the indices of technical fitness tests and the strength and speed motor skills. During Test 1 - Jumps 15 sec - 49 correlations were identified, of which 5.36% were statistically significant, highlighting strong connections between certain parameters. The analysis of Test 2 showed 56 correlations, but the lack of statistical significance reveals the absence of connections between the technical tests and the parameters of reaction speed manifestation. Regarding Test 3, a number of 28 correlations were identified. The lack of statistical significance suggests the absence of significant correlations between the technical tests and the execution speed. Conclusions. The performances of elite handball goalkeepers show significant improvements in motor and technical skills, highlighting the effectiveness of specific training and its adaptability. The progress in jumping and reaction speed indicates essential improvements for goalkeeping success, emphasizing the necessity for personalized and holistic training.

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Characteristics of specific training in elite handball players specialized in goalkeeper position

Mihaila,

Popescu,

Pascual - Fuertes

et al. 2024

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Seasonal Changes in Body Composition in Elite Male Handball Players

Eler

2024

International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences

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Having knowledge of an athlete's body composition values enables individuals to assess their physical condition and perfor-mance. The aim of this study is to examine the changes in body composition of elite male hand-ball players during preparation and competition periods (42 weeks). Twenty-three elite male handball players volunteered for this study. The Tanita brand body analysis device was used to evaluate body composition. Eight measurements were taken during the season and seven measurements were evaluated, which were weight (W), body fat percentage (BF%), fat mass (FM), muscle mass (MM), total body water (TBW), body mass index (BMI), and basal metabolic rate (BMR). Wing players had lower body fat percentage and body fat mass than all other playing positions. Regardless of position, body fat percentage and body fat mass decreased significantly at T2 during the preparation period for all athletes, but an increase in body fat percentage and fat mass was observed throughout the competition period and this increase continued.The increase in fat mass during the competition period may be due to different training content and higher training intensity during the preparation period, changes in nutrition habits due to camps, long trips, and tournaments, as well as the effects of fatigue and stress. Further studies are needed in these areas.

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The Relationship between Specific Game-Based and General Performance in Young Adult Elite Male Team Handball Players

Wagner

Hinz

2023

Applied Sciences

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Physical performance is an essential factor for becoming a top elite team handball player; however, the relationship between specific and general physical performance is not well known. Consequently, the aim of the study was (1) to analyze the relationship between specific game-based and general physical performance in young elite male team handball players, and (2) to reduce the number of tests for a more practical implementation of physical performance diagnostics in team handball. Twenty young adult elite male team handball field players (18.6 ± 2.1 years) performed the team handball game-based performance test (GBPT), including specific movements in offense and defense such as catching, passing and throwing a ball, sprinting, stops, changes in direction, jumping, checking and screening, as well as general tests, including a 20 m sprinting test, a repeated sprint ability test (RSA), a modified t-test, countermovement (CMJ), squat (SJ) and drop jump test (DJ), a standing long jump test, a single-leg lateral three jumps test, a standing throw test, and the determination of the one repetition maximum (1RM) in the bench press, bench pull, front squat, and deadlift. Significant correlations were mostly found between different sprinting and jumping tests as well as between different strength tests. The principal component factor analysis revealed four components (power and speed, strength, jump shot performance, and endurance) including 21 variables of high loads (>0.60 or <−0.60). Due to the correlations between the different tests, we suggest a more practicable testing procedure including the 20 m sprinting test, CMJ test, 1RM in the bench press and front squat, as well as the GBPT for elite teams, or the t-test and the YoYo intermittent recovery test for youth and non-elite teams. Despite some correlations between specific and general tests, we suggest using the GBPT to measure specific performance in team handball.

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Morphological and Physical Performance-Related Characteristics of Elite Male Handball Players: The Influence of Age and Playing Position

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Characteristics of specific training in elite handball players specialized in goalkeeper position

Characteristics of specific training in elite handball players specialized in goalkeeper position

Seasonal Changes in Body Composition in Elite Male Handball Players

The Relationship between Specific Game-Based and General Performance in Young Adult Elite Male Team Handball Players

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