Handball Game Research Articles

THE STUDY ON THE MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS TO PLAY HANDBALL OR OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES

The purpose of this paper is to find out the reasons why students are attracted to play handball or other sports activity and the reasons that lead them to abandon these sports activities. The study was conducted on a sample of 60 students, 40 boys and 20 girls, aged between 13 and 14 years old. To begin with, I made a questionnaire that I applied to the group of students, in order to be able to observe their interest in practicing handball sports or in practicing other sports activities, and I followed the students' interests, the purpose and what motivates them to practice handball. Some students also practiced other sports such as: football, volleyball, basketball, handball and swimming. Students are attracted in a special way by the desire to belong to a group, by the desire for affirmation, by the desire to develop harmoniously from a physical and motor point of view, all of which are Pro arguments in order to practice the game of handball. If we look at the other side of giving up playing handball, it is due to the lack of knowledge of the benefits of this game on the development of each individual, the lack of intrinsic motivation, the lack of positive models, the lack of materials necessary for the development of these sports activities, the lack of promotion

A Study Concerning the Men Handball Team UCM Reșița in the First Years of the Third Millenium

The evolution of the handball game in the last decades on international level has generated spectacular changes also at the level of club teams in Romania. A very interesting evolution was recorded by the handball team UCM Reșița, in the first years of the third millennium. This study proposes to present, analysing the reference sources for the approached topic, the way in which the men handball game developed in the town of Reșița, succeeding to obtain unique performances in Romania and Europe (wining three times in a row the Challenge Cup). Therewith, it proposes to answer the question: ‘Which were the factors which contributed to the team evolution towards the remarkable results obtained?’’ Keywords: handball, favourable context, evolution, performances

Upaya Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik Menggunakan Permainan Pada Materi Bola Tangan Kelas VII E di SMPN 1 Waru Tahun Pelajaran 2024/2025

This Classroom Action Research (CAR) is a form of reflective research by teachers to improve the learning motivation of students under their responsibility. This classroom action research involves 2 cycles, the first cycle uses several stages, including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The next second cycle is expected to increase learning motivation from the previous cycle. The results of the study showed that cycle I received an assessment percentage of 88%, while cycle II experienced an increase of 92%, and both cycles received very good criteria. Although the criteria got the same results, the average percentage showed an increase in student motivation, indicating that there was a change for the better after handball game learning was carried out in cycle II.

Impact of a Ball Regulation Change on Game Performance and Shooting Play in Japanese U-15 Girls' Handball.

We aimed to investigate how a ball regulation change, implemented in U15 girls' handball games, now affects game performance and shooting plays. Over 14 matches (28 observations), we included all the attacks (n = 813) and shooting plays (n = 589) with the conventional ball and all the attacks (n = 821) and shooting plays (n = 618) with the new ball performed by both teams. We used notational analysis to compare the game performance and shooting plays in these two conditions. Our main results were as follows: (i) the attack efficacy was higher with the new ball (41.9%) than with the conventional ball (36.1%); and (ii) the prevalence of the three-line defensive system was higher with the new ball (10.5%) than with the conventional ball (2.7%). It can be inferred that the new ball enabled backcourt players to execute more powerful middle- and long-range shots, leading to their adoption of deeper defensive tactics that were effective in halting advancing backcourt players. Moreover, implementing new ball regulations resulted in a significantly higher frequency of shots targeted at the upper third of the goal frame (44.4%) compared to those observed with the conventional ball (35.8%). This implies that the introduction of the new ball enhanced precision control over shot placements, resulting in an increased player preference for targeting the upper course. Lastly, goalkeepers' saving rates decreased under the new ball, highlighting the need for technical and tactical coaching, tailored to goalkeepers. In summary, implementing the new ball regulations had a positive impact on Japanese U15 girls' handball performance.

Physiological profile of professional handball players regarding playing position

In the handball game players occupied specific position which requires unique physiological and physical attributes relating to technical and tactical requirements of each position in order to maximize sport performance on the court. The aim of this study was to quantify anthropometrical and physiological characteristics in elite Macedonian handball players and compare them regarding four different playing positions. In this study were included55handball players, different nationality, from RNM, participated in ergometry testing with Bruce protocol and body mass analysis with bioelectrical impedance analyzer, InBody 720. The players were divided in four groups according to playing position: wings (W), backs (B), pivots (P) and goalkeepers (G). Anthropometric parameters for all players were following: mean height was 186.3±7.1 cm, weight =85.37±13.7 kg, skeletal muscle mass (SMM) = 42.04 ± 6.2 kg; BMI = 24.54±2.8; BF%=13.4 ± 4.75 and WHR = 0.85± 0.06. Regarding the position, B/W/P/G for height were: 187.14 cm /180.0 cm/191.77 cm/186.8 cm; weight: 85.72 kg/72.67 kg/ 99.67 kg/85.33 kg; body fat percent: 12.26 %/11.92 %/16.3 %/14.7 %. The mean values for maximal oxygen consumption for B/W/P/G were 48.86/44.31/44.09/47.78 ml/kg/min. The BIA parameters of body composition in handball players regarding the playing position, showed statistically significant differences for all lean body mass parameters and obesity diagnose parameters, except for the body fat percent. According the cardio-physiological parameters derived from Bruce protocol handball players at different playing position had similar aerobic capacity.

Comparative Analysis of Angles in the Spinshot Throws Towards the Goal in Beach Handball

Beach handball game is a dynamic sport with high intensity, conducted on a sand court. The inclusion of this sports branch in the Youth Olympic Games program in 2018 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, elevated the profile of this international sports branch and underscores an increased need for a multitude of performance factors in this sport. The research aim. The research aim was to conduct a comparative analysis of the spinshot technique between an advanced player and a beginner, aiming to gather useful information regarding a technical profile for spinning shots in beach handball and to guide training for enhanced efficiency in this throwing technique. Objectives. Objectives encompassed the analysis of video recordings of two players concerning the angles between body segments and between the body and the ground at various moments during the execution of the technique. Methods and means. For the analysis of throws, video recordings of the executions were performed on two subjects, both beach handball players – one being an advanced player, and the other a beginner. To measure the parameters to be analyzed, including angular characteristics of body segments at key moments during the execution of the spinning shot technique, and the execution times of the two players, Kinovea software v 0.9.5 was utilized. Additionally, trajectory analysis and execution time were examined. Results. In the video analysis of the movement, the force generated by the players is not visible, but it aids in understanding the action and the effects of internal forces (muscle action) and external forces (gravity and friction) on the moving players. The discrepancy between the advanced and beginner players in achieving a half (180⁰) spin in the technical procedure of the spinsshot lies in the flight phase. Execution times are close between the two players, but video analysis revealed differences in the quality of their executions regarding the correct implementation of the spinning shot. Conclusions. The analysis results highlight significant differences in joint amplitude between the two players during spinning shot executions, potentially caused by insufficient muscle group strength, reduced joint mobility, or incorrect mastery of the throwing technique. Keywords: beach handball, spinshot, angles movement, kinovea

Robotics Perception: Intention Recognition to Determine the Handball Occurrence during a Football or Soccer Match

In football or soccer, a referee controls the game based on the set rules. The decisions made by the referee are final and can’t be appealed. Some of the decisions, especially after a handball event, whether to award a penalty kick or a yellow/red card can greatly affect the final results of a game. It is therefore necessary that the referee does not make an error. The objective is therefore to create a system that can accurately recognize such events and make the correct decision. This study chose handball, an event that occurs in a football game (Not to be confused with the game of Handball). We define a handball event using object detection and robotic perception and decide whether it is intentional or not. Intention recognition is a robotic perception of emotion recognition. To define handball, we trained a model to detect the hand and ball which are primary objects. We then determined the intention using gaze recognition and finally combined the results to recognize a handball event. On our dataset, the results of the hand and the ball object detection were 96% and 100% respectively. With the gaze recognition at 100%, if all objects were recognized, then the intention and handball event recognition were at 100%.

Modification Model for the Hand Ball as the Learning Material for Physical Education for Improving Discipline and Cooperative of the Students

This development research aims to develop a modified model of handball games to improve discipline and cooperation of students. With this development research, it is hoped that it can become one of the references for sports physical education and health teachers in providing handball game material in learning at school. This development research uses the ADDIE development model, consisting of the Analysis (analysis), Design (planning), Develop (Development) Implement (Implementation), Evaluate (evaluation) stages. The subject of this research is a high school in Sleman district. The quality assessment of the Baboi Game Handbook developed was carried out by 1 handball game expert, 1 PJOK learning material expert, 1 media expert, and 1 field practitioner PJOK teacher who is a civil servant and certified educator. Field trials were carried out on a small scale and large scale. Small-scale trials were conducted at SMAN 1 Cangkringan, then large-scale trials were conducted at 3 schools, namely SMAN 1 Sleman, SMAN 2 Sleman and SMAN 2 Ngaglik. The data collection instrument used a questionnaire. Data analysis to determine the effectiveness of the game was carried out by t test, on the results of pretest and posttest. The result of the research is the baboi game guidebook. The baboi guidebook was tested on material experts, handball game experts, media experts and field practitioners. The results of the game expert validation get a percentage of 93%, which means very feasible. Furthermore, validation from media experts gets a percentage of 64% which means feasible and validation of sports physical education and health teacher field practitioners gets a percentage of 83% which means very feasible. Thus the baboi guidebook product that has been prepared is declared feasible for use in physical education learning at school. The results of the effectiveness test carried out obtained a percentage of 33.94% effect on students. The advice given is the addition of strategies to win the game and accompanied by pictures of techniques performed to make it more interesting and facilitate the understanding of readers.

Additional court player: possibilities for tactical variations and their implications for the handball training process

Handball game passed by normative changes in 2016, and some influenced the use of the additional court player (ACP), both related to organizational, strategic, tactical, and technical issues. This study aimed to analyze, from the speeches of Brazilian handball coaches, the influence of ACP on handball training process after 2016. Seven coaches were interviewed, who have already been classified among the top four clubs in the Brazilian national men and women leagues and/or who participated in the technical staff of the Brazilian national teams (men and/or women). Data were thematically analyzed. The 2016 normative change raised new handball tactical landscapes, as the coaches developed changings on offensive and defensive actions using and playing against ACP.

Quality of Life for the Jordanian National Team Female Players

This research primary aimed at investigating the quality of life for the Jordanian National team’s female players and exploring any significant differences in the quality of life over the following variables: ages, economical level, number of play years, injury level, and the game type. The descriptive approach was used. The sample consisted of 73 female players of the National team games female players (football, basketball, handball, and volleyball). The players completed responding on the athlete life quality scale, prepared by (Gentner et al., 2011) which contains 15 items scale which divided into 5 subscales. The analysis results showed that the players reflected a (slightly satisfied) level at quality of life (mean =5.29). The results also showed that no significant differences were reported in the quality of life subscales according to age, economical level, number of play years and injury level. While significant differences were observed in the game type between the basketball female players from one side and the female players of football and hand ball team game such that the differences were favor of the football and hand ball games .The researchers recommend to essentially follow up female player’s needs of the national Jordanian team games and to take care and attention to the psychology and social needs in an attempt to raise their level quality of life which may help to raise and developed performance level.

Youth handball concussion prevention strategies: a workshop-based study with experts and end users

Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a serious injury in youth team sports, including handball. While research on the prevention of SRC has made progress over the past 5 years, prevention strategies...

Some basic handball skills according to the levels of positive thinking among students of the second stage in handball


 One of the most important factors in a person’s life is thinking, as it helps him to overcome many difficulties and obstacles facing him, as well as helps him to control and control many matters and facilitate them in his favor. Mental and psychological processes, and the inability to do without it in the process of acquiring knowledge as well as solving the problem facing man. Positive thinking "positive thinking represents the most prominent aspects of human power. It is undoubtedly the most effective tool in dealing with life's problems and challenges. Obstacles, difficulties, constraints, and negatives of all kinds are practically not solved except through positive thinking, which alone provides exits and explores the possibilities of solutions. Positive thinking is therefore It is not just a systematic approach, but rather an approach that mobilizes energies and extracts the apparent from it as well as the hidden in order to solve problems.” (1:100) And one of the most prominent features of positive thinking is its belief that there is no impossible, and that it is able to exploit any situation to achieve the maximum benefit, and for this, learning some basic skills The game of handball requires thinking, movement, activity, concentration and accuracy in learning to perform, hence the importance of research to know the relationship between basic handball skills and its relationship to the levels of positive thinking among students of the second stage in handball. As for the research problem, it focused on answering the question, is whether the basic handball skills are related to positive thinking or not. The main objective of the research is to find out the relationship between the basic skills of handball and the levels of positive thinking among the students of the second stage. As for the imposition of the research, there is no difference in handball skills according to the levels of positive thinking. The researcher used the descriptive method in the survey method and the correlational relationships for its suitability to the research problem. It included a research sample of (140) male and female students who were chosen randomly from a deliberately selected community. The positive thinking scale was built and its scientific transactions extracted. The discriminatory ability of the scale was also extracted, and then it was distributed to experts and specialists to express their opinions. And the validity of the test, and the skillful performance was also evaluated by making a special form for that and distributing it to the experts and making sure of its validity as well. The researcher presented the results in the form of tables, numbering (2) tables, and each of these tables was presented. The results were discussed for each of the variables of the study, which are positive thinking, as well as evaluating skillful performance. Through the presented results, the researcher concluded the following: Positive thinking has greatly affected the process of learning basic skills among the research sample.
 

Maximal oxygen uptake and cardiovascular adaptation to handball game specific endurance circuit training in handball players

Now a day, the sports team coaches, trainers and other support staffs have a hectic job to deal with the preparation of their team players with consistent, precise and greater effort to meet the demands of the competition in shortest duration. Various training modalities were adopted depending upon the necessity that improves sports performance. Handball team coaches apparently felt that fitness and skill go hand in hand, where sports specific training caters to achieve this goal. Thus, the present study focussed on assessing the adaptations of maximal oxygen uptake and cardiovascular variables to handball game specific endurance circuit training. To accomplish the purpose twenty-four (24) trained university male handball players with a playing experience of more than eight years gave consent to participate. The selected twenty-four players were classified into two groups as Handball Game Specific Endurance Circuit Training Group (HGSECTG = 12) and Control Group (CG = 12). To test the effectiveness of handball game specific endurance circuit training (HGSECT) players performed specifically constructed handball circuit 3 days in a week for 12 weeks at 90-95 % of maximal heart rate for two minutes duration and active recovery by walking. HGSECTG showed significant improvement on maximal oxygen uptake (t = 8,516, p < 0,05) and distance covered in Yo-Yo test also increased (t = 8,4, p < 0,05). Similarly, cardiovascular modifications are noted in maximum heart rate (HRPEAK, t = 2,372, p < 0,05) and resting heart rate (HRREST, t = 3,975, p < 0,05) and percentage of heart rate reserve (%HRRESERVE, t = 3,004, p < 0,05). We conclude that handball game specific endurance training programs could be sufficiently suitable to develop maximal oxygen uptake and positive adaptation of cardiovascular variables in twelve weeks of training among handball players. The intensity, duration, frequency and recovery of the intervention displayed improvement in VO2PEAK with reduced condition on cardiovascular stress

The Effectiveness of Jump to Box Training on Jump Shoot Ability in Handball Games

The Effectiveness of Jump to Box Training on Jump Shoot Ability in Handball Games

The Importance of Handball in the Development of High School Pupils

The aim of the research consists of identifying the opinions of pupils, parents, and teachers from high-school education institutions on the main aspects of the handball game within physical education and sports lessons and training. The present research is of ascertaining – ameliorative type, carried out on a sample of 110 people (pupils, parents, and specialized teachers) from four educational institutions in Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania: National College «Dragos Voda», Bucovina Forest College, National Military College «Stefan Cel Mare» and Technological High School no.1, between February 1, 2022, and September 1, 2022. The methods used in the research included: the analysis of the specialized literature, the diagnosis questionnaire, and the mathematical-statistical method. The main conclusions of the study refer to the benefits of the handball game, its role in the morpho-functional development of the pupils, the level of motivation of the pupils to practice this game within the physical education and sports lessons, as well as outside the hours, within the handball high school team.

The general characteristics and development of handball in Ukraine

The game of handball is considered to be a sport with conflict. Teams strive to gain an advantage over their opponents by disguising their game tactics and at the same time trying to reveal the opponent's plans. That is why it is necessary to consider the sports struggle of teams from the standpoint of the opposing parties. The game is determined by the presence of technique, tactics and strategy, without which sports competition between teams is impossible.
 The purpose of the study: to provide a general description and consider the historical aspect of the emergence and development of handball in Ukraine.
 The results of the study. The general characteristics of handball are presented. The peculiarities of the emergence and development of the game in Ukraine are analysed.
 Conclusions. Handball is a sport played by two teams of seven players. The aim of the game is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal and to oppose the opponent's ability to get hold of the ball and throw it into your team's goal. The team that has scored the most goals at the end of the game wins.
 Taking into account the influence of various factors on the development of handball in Ukraine, three historical periods can be distinguished: 1909-1972, 1972-1991 and since 1991 to the present.
 The first period is characterised by the emergence of handball and its development on the territory of modern Ukraine.
 In the second period, handball was formed as a game with a strong material, technical and financial base, and the system of organising children's and youth sports was improved, which led to its inclusion in the Olympic Games programme (1972).
 The third period is characterised by the intensification of the processes of commercialisation and professionalisation of handball at the national and international levels, and the processes of integration and globalisation in sport are intensifying.

CHALLENGES DETERMINED BY THE NEW TRENDS IN HANDBALL COMMUNICATION

The act of communication plays an important role in all aspects of social life and is an inevitable link in the normal functioning of sports organizations. Therefore, the research theme aims to explore how communication is viewed in the game of handball, highlighting the main problems encountered. The purpose of the study is to analyze communication problems within handball teams. Communication has always represented a fundamental element in the game of handball, but nowadays it is much more important, due to the fact that society is characterized by a continuous diversification of cognitive domains and the effective involvement of the act of communication in all activities carried out. Therefore, it is well known that handball is the basis of the physical and mental development of young athletes, which should be a sign created by healthy individuals, so communication within handball teams can greatly influence the achievement of these young people athletes, developing their image and sport, especially increasing the efficiency of the handball game. Thus, communication is a fundamental condition in handball, for the instructional process to be carried out under appropriate conditions, communication being what constitutes the bond that holds together the members of a handball team.

Mixed-gender small-sided recreational team handball games in middle-aged and elderly are physiologically more demanding for women than men.

This study examined the physical and physiological demands and perceived experience of a multicomponent exercise mode, recreational team handball (TH), for middle-aged/elderly men and women, played as same- vs. mixed-gender 6v6 game formats. Matches' heart rate (HR), blood lactate (BL), perceived experience, activity profile, player load and accelerometer variables were assessed. Forty-one participants, with at least 12 weeks of experience with recreational TH (22 men; 69±4 years, 19 women; 66±6 years), performed 2 same- and 2 mixed-gender matches on an indoor 40x20 m TH court. A game format-by-gender interaction was observed for mean HR (%HRmax), time spent ˃80 and ˃90%HRmax, respiratory rating of perceived exertion and for several of the external load variables (p≤0.05). During mixed-gender matches, time spent ˃80 and ˃90%HRmax, was higher for women vs. men (p≤0.017). During same- and mixed-gender matches, BL was lower for women than men (p≤0.015). Time spent ˃90%HRmax was lower for women (p = 0.036), whereas time spent ˃80%HRmax was higher for men during same- vs. mixed-gender matches (p = 0.034). The frequency, %total match time and distance covered with high-demanding movements were higher for men during same-gender than during mixed-gender matches (p≤0.036), and higher for men vs. women in same- and mixed-gender matches (p≤0.046). The frequency of high-intensity actions, accelerations, time spent in the higher player load zones and total accumulated player load, were higher for men vs. women during same- and mixed-gender matches (p≤0.044). Fun levels were very high (9.1-9.3 AU, 0-10). Mixed-gender small-sided recreational TH games are physiologically more demanding for middle-aged/elderly women compared to men. Men showed higher cardiovascular and activity profile demands when playing same-gender matches, which was opposite to women. Nevertheless, TH is a high-intensity and motivating exercise mode for both genders, regardless the gender game format, meaning that exercise interventions may use same- and mixed-gender matches to promote participants' health.

Analysis of Motion Characteristics and Metabolic Power in Elite Male Handball Players.

While handball is characterized by repeated sprints and changes of direction, traditional player load models do not consider accelerations and decelerations. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences between metabolic power and speed zones for player load assessment with regard to the player role. Position data from 330 male individuals during 77 games from the 2019/20 German Men's Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) were analyzed, resulting in 2233 individual observations. Players were categorized into wings, backs and pivots. Distance covered in different speed zones, metabolic power, metabolic work, equivalent distance (metabolic work divided by energy cost of running), time spend running, energy spend running, and time over 10 and 20 W were calculated. A 2-by-3 mixed ANOVA was calculated to investigate differences and interactions between groups and player load models. Results showed that total distance was longest in wings (3568 ± 1459 m in 42 ± 17 min), followed by backs (2462 ± 1145 m in 29 ± 14 min), and pivots (2445 ± 1052 m in 30 ± 13 min). Equivalent distance was greatest in wings (4072.50 ± 1644.83 m), followed by backs (2765.23 ± 1252.44 m), and pivots (2697.98 ± 1153.16 m). Distance covered and equivalent distance showed moderate to large interaction effects between wings and backs (p < .01, ES = 0.73) and between wings and pivots (p < .01, ES = 0.86) and a small interaction effect between backs and pivots (p < .01, ES = 0.22). The results underline the need for individualized management of training loads and the potential of using information about locomotive accelerations and decelerations to obtain more precise descriptions of player load during handball game performance at the highest level of competition. Future studies should investigate the influence of physical performance on smaller match sequences, like ball possession phases.

Cognitive representations of handball tactic actions in athletes-The function of expertise and age.

The tactical cooperation for the optimal interaction of team members is an essential performance-determining variable in sports games. The underlying cognitive memory structures of cooperative tactical actions have so far been little researched. Therefore, this study investigated the cognitive memory structure of tactical knowledge of handball actions in teams of different expertise and age groups. In the first experiment, tactical mental representation structures (TMRS) of 30 adult handball players of two different level of expertise were investigated. In the second experiment, TMRS of 57 youth handball players from three age levels were investigated. In both experiments the TMRS was measured with the structure dimensional analysis of mental representation (SDA-M) method. The SDA-M commences with a splitting procedure of a given set of concepts and reveals with a cluster analysis the relational structures of the concepts on an individual and a group level. Experiment one revealed that the TMRS differed significantly between skilled either/or less experienced handball players. Skilled handball players showed a hierarchical organized representation that shared more features with the basic tactical structure of the handball game than less experienced players. The second experiment revealed age-related differences of the TMRS between the age groups of the U15, U17 and U19 teams. Further data analysis revealed significant differences of the TMRS between experienced and less experienced handball players and between local and regional competition level players. We conclude that our current findings suggest that tactical expertise is mediated by elaborate cognitive tactical knowledge in memory. Furthermore, our results indicate that tactical knowledge plays a substantial role during tactical skill learning as it differs as function of age, experience, and competition level. From this point of view, team representations of game situations can be seen as a crucial factor for efficient and common interaction in fast-paced team sports.