Time–Motion Analysis by Playing Positions of Male Handball Players during the European Championship 2020

Carmen Manchado, Basilio Pueo, Luis Javier Chirosa-Rios and Juan Tortosa-Martínez
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Carmen Manchado: Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
Basilio Pueo: Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
Luis Javier Chirosa-Rios: Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
Juan Tortosa-Martínez: Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education, University of Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze time–motion characteristics of elite male handball players during the last European Championship 2020. A total of 414 players from 24 national teams were analyzed during 65 matches using a local positioning system (LPS) for the first time in a European Championship. Players ( n = 1865) covered significantly ( p < 0.001; ES = 0.48) more total distance in offense (1217.48 ± 699.33 m) and in all locomotion categories ( p < 0.001) than in defense (900.96 ± 538.95 m), with a similar average total time on court (13.40 ± 8.19 min in offense and 13.27 ± 8.59 min; p > 0.05). The running pace was significantly higher in offense 96.53 ± 22.57 m/min than in defense 82.72 ± 43.28 m/min ( p < 0.001; ES = 0.47). By playing positions, the Left Wing players covered significantly ( p < 0.001) higher distances (2547.14 ± 1309.52) and showed longer playing time (32.08 ± 17.01). Center Back was the playing position that showed the highest global running pace (98.34 m/min). Players with higher running pace in offense ( p < 0.001) were Left Backs (105.95 ± 25.20) and the Center Backs in defense (95.76 ± 48.90). There were no significant differences between winners and losers or between top ranked and lower ranked teams in terms of time played, distance covered, and running pace. Specific physical conditioning is necessary to maximize performance and minimize fatigue when performing in long tournaments.

Keywords: covered distance; running pace; LPS; load monitoring; performance analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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