Author(s): Savitha V, Binu George Varghese and Ajesh CR

Abstract:
The purpose of the present research was to investigate the nature and characteristics of selected kinematical parameters of approach phase of jump shot in handball. Assessment of kinematic parameters in jump shot can throw light into the technical perfection and training parameters of handball players. The preliminary objective was to assess characteristics of selected biomechanical parameters of the approach phase of jump shot in handball using national level handball players from Kerala, India. For the purpose of the study 30 male national level handball players were randomly selected, who were having a training and playing experience in handball not less than 5 years. The selected subjects represented either Kerala state or any university from Kerala in national level competitions. The total subjects were further classified in three groups with 10 numbers in each based on the age group in the game handball, called as Sub Junior, Junior and Senior. Jump shot technique in handball is a scoring method used by players during the game. Considering the technical importance in it, which can describe the efficiency and accuracy of the technique, the researcher made an attempt to analyse the approach kinematics during Jump Shot in handball using Kinovea Motion Analysis Software. The Jump Shot trials were recorded using videography and assessed using the software. The data capturing was made in predetermined frame width, which ensure no hindering factors were influencing the natural performance of the player while performing the technique. For the present research Approach Distance, Approach Velocity, Lowest Height of CG at Last Stride and Duration of Last Stride were selected as the dependent factors. Approach Distance was the distance taken by the player from the point of stance to the point of take-off. Approach Velocity was calculated by dividing the displacement during approach run with the time taken to complete the same. Lowest Height of the CG during Last Stride was the measure of perpendicular distance from the point of CG of the player to the ground. During of the Last Stride was the time taken by the player to complete the last step of approach during performing the jump shot. The captured videos of players performing the technique were opened in the software and using various tools in the software the data were obtained after calibration of the video. The data obtained were analysed using MANOVA, ANOVA and LSD Post Hoc Test. Descriptive statistics were calculated to obtain the demographic characteristics of the data. The results showed that there was significant difference in Approach Distance, Approach Velocity and Lowest Height of CG during Last Stride among the three National Level Male Handball Players from Kerala. The research also concluded that there was no significant difference in Duration of Last Stride during the approach phase of Jump Shot in Handball.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i5j.4043

Pages: 661-665  |  67 Views  31 Downloads

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