Effect of Using Some Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques (PNF) on the Motor Range of Joints and the Level of Skill Performance of Handball Goalkeepers

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the effect of applying some proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques on motor range of (shoulder. spinal column. trunk. pelvis and foot) joints operating in handball goalkeeper skills and their level of skill performance. The researcher applied the experimental method by using one experimental group together with the pre and post-measurement to a sample of (10) goalkeepers of young female handball players of Zamalek Sporting Club born in 2006. Exercises lasted (3) months by (3) training units per week of a total of (36) training units. The researcher also used physical and skill performance tests. Results showed that stretch exercises by using some proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques led to improving the motor range of the operating joints and the level of skill performance of young female handball goalkeepers.and The researcher recommended that the suggested exercises be used within the training program of handball goalkeepers.