A Comparative Study on the Performance Profile of Under-17 and Under-19 Handball Players Trained in the Sports School System

Tomasz Gabrys, Arkadiusz Stanula, Subir Gupta, Urszula Szmatlan-Gabrys, Daniela Benešová, Łukasz Wicha and Jakub Baron
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Tomasz Gabrys: Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Pedagogy, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
Arkadiusz Stanula: Institute of Sport Science, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72A, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
Subir Gupta: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of West Indies, 11000 Cave Hill, Barbados
Urszula Szmatlan-Gabrys: Faculty of Rehabilitation, Department of Anatomy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
Daniela Benešová: Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Pedagogy, University of West Bohemia, 301 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
Łukasz Wicha: Polish Handball Federation, Puławska 300 A, 02-819 Warszawa, Poland
Jakub Baron: Institute of Sport Science, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, Mikołowska 72A, 40-065 Katowice, Poland

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 21, 1-15

Abstract: This study evaluates the anatomical profiles, jump, sprint, power outputs, endurance, and peak blood lactate levels ([LA] peak ) of handball players of two age groups—U17 ( n = 77) and U19 ( n = 46)—and analyses the role of training in their physical abilities. Vertical jump performance was determined by counter movement jump (CMJ) and counter movement jump with free arms (CMJFA) tests. A running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST) determined the relative power output (watts/kg body weight) and absolute power output (watts) of the players. Sprint performance over 5 m, 10 m, and 30 m distances was evaluated. An incremental shuttle run test (40 m) was designed to determine aerobic threshold (AeT), anaerobic threshold (AnT), and [LA] peak . All parameters were measured for pivots, wingers, backs, and goalkeepers of each group. The U19 players were significantly heavier than the U17 group, but both the groups were nearly equal in height. The U19 group jumped higher than the U17 members, although the only significant difference ( p = 0.032) was observed between the wingers of the groups in CMJ. Sprint performance varied marginally between the groups and only U19 pivots were found to be significantly (for distances of 5, 10, and 30 m: p = 0.047, p = 0.018, and p = 0.021, respectively) faster than U17 pivots. No difference in relative power output between the groups was noted, although the U19 players recorded higher absolute power outputs. Maximal velocity and velocities at the AeT and AnT were almost similar in the groups. Distance covered by the groups at the intensities of AeT and AnT varied only little. Higher [LA] peak was observed in the U19 players. U19 players failed to convert their superior power into speed and jump. The training pattern of the handball players needs to be revised so that U19 players may develop faster and be more enduring than the U17 group.

Keywords: power output; aerobic threshold; anaerobic threshold; peak blood lactate; jump tests (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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