Relationship between Anthropometric Parameters and Throwing Speed in Amateur Male Handball Players at Different Ages

Tuquet, Jaime; Zapardiel, Juan Carlos; Saavedra, José M.; Jaén-Carrillo, Diego; Lozano, Demetrio

doi:10.3390/ijerph17197022

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“…The second function that explains only about 12% of the total discriminative power is determined by body height. This result is supported by previous studies that found a decreasing effect of body height on throwing speed with age [ 52 ].…”

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Differences in anthropometric variables and muscle strength in relation to competitive level in male handball players

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Somatic characteristics manifested in different body morphology have great importance for the selection of athletes in most sports. The aim of our study is to evaluate the differences in anthropometric variables and isometric strength of handball players presenting different levels of sports competence, and to study the discriminative power of selected morphological characteristics that do not change in the training process. The study included the results of anthropometric measurements routinely used to monitor athletes, and body proportion indices were calculated. Fat percentage was assessed using the BIA, whereas body build was assessed using the Heath-Carter method. Measurements of right and left hand grip strength and back strength were taken. The results of measurements and calculations were analyzed using statistical methods. It was shown that players presenting the highest level dominate by the overall size and massiveness of the body, characteristics ensuring an advantage in direct confrontation. The size of subcutaneous fat tissue and percentage of body fat varied poorly between athletes in each group. Muscle strength assessed under static conditions shows a gradient in magnitude across teams from higher to lower rank, but the differences are not statistically significant. The same somatotype (balanced mesomorph) was present in all groups. Athletes presenting high sports level are characterized by body proportions that determine biomechanical conditions conducive to optimizing the structure of movements important in handball. Stepwise discriminant analysis showed that throwing-related characteristics (hand length, upper arm length, upper limb span, lower limb length) account for 88% of the variance in team ranking and can be used to identify the morphological predisposition of adepts to play handball.

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Differences in anthropometric variables and muscle strength in relation to competitive level in male handball players

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“…In this line, recent research shows that a shorter throwing distance predetermines the effectiveness [2,7,11]. In addition, anthropometric characteristics, throwing velocity [12] and technical-tactical skills are also important for successful participation in elite-level handball [13]. In addition, various articles used the throwing variables as discriminant elements between the winning and losing teams [14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Determinant Factors for Throwing in Competition in Male Elite Handball

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The aims of this study were to define determinant factors that affected throwing actions used to score goals in handball, and to study the effectiveness of throwing actions and their relationships with different factors during their use, such as: the throwing distance, type of arm build, type of throw, whether it is done while jumping or while supported, the last supporting foot and the previous step cycle, as well as their relationship with the final score of the game in elite male handball competitions. A total of 1049 shots from 24 matches in the 2018/19/20 International Men’s Handball Championship were analysed. The results show that distance is relevant in the effectiveness of throwing, setting the build up, throwing while supported or jumping, the type of throwing, the type of steps cycle used and the supporting foot. This seems to indicate that the determining factor that affects a throw is distance.

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“…This analysis, in addition to being novel for junior players, is important because it allows coaches, if necessary, to reduce the number of tests to be applied or to prioritize the result of some tests over others when establishing a test battery. Especially in junior players, as in this case, that although they are still in a training process, their level of biological maturation is high and therefore anthropometric factors will not undergo major changes or be affected by age and maturity as happens in other lower categories [41,42].…”

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The Role of the Specific Strength Test in Handball Performance: Exploring Differences across Competitive Levels and Age Groups

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The aim of this study was to determine if specific physical tests are sufficiently discriminant to differentiate players of similar anthropometric characteristics, but of different playing levels. Physical tests were conducted analyzing specific strength, throwing velocity, and running speed tests. Thirty-six male junior handball players (n = 36; age 19.7 ± 1.8 years; 185.6 ± 6.9 cm; 83.1 ± 10.3 kg; 10.6 ± 3.2 years of experience) from two different levels of competition participated in the study: NT = 18 were world top-level elite players, belonging to the Spanish junior men’s national team (National Team = NT) and A = 18 players of the same age and anthropometric conditions, who were selected from Spanish third league men’s teams (Amateur = A). The results showed significant differences (p < 0.05) between the two groups in all physical tests, except for two-step-test velocity and shoulder internal rotation. We conclude that a battery combining the Specific Performance Test and the Force Development Standing Test is useful in identifying talent and differentiating between elite and sub-elite players. The current findings suggest that running speed tests and throwing tests are essential in selecting players, regardless of age, sex, or type of competition. The results shed light on the factors that differentiate players of different levels and can help coaches in selecting players.

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Relationship between Anthropometric Parameters and Throwing Speed in Amateur Male Handball Players at Different Ages

Cited by 12 publications

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Differences in anthropometric variables and muscle strength in relation to competitive level in male handball players

Differences in anthropometric variables and muscle strength in relation to competitive level in male handball players

Determinant Factors for Throwing in Competition in Male Elite Handball

The Role of the Specific Strength Test in Handball Performance: Exploring Differences across Competitive Levels and Age Groups

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