Evaluation of the Effects of 12-Week Handball Technical and Strength Training On Shooting and Power Performance

Although there are many studies supporting the performance-enhancing effects of strength training on handball, there is no evidence of the impact of technical training. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of handball technical and strength training on 9 m shots and power performance. Thirty healthy male handball players aged between 19-24 participated in the study voluntarily. In the pre-test, a vertical jump, a 20 m sprint, a medicine ball throwing, 30-sec push-ups, 30-sec sit-ups, and a 9m goal shot were assessed. The athletes were divided into two groups whose numbers and characteristics were equal based on their pre-test performance. For 12 weeks, one group performed technical training and the other group strength training. Two days after the end of training programs, the same tests were repeated as post-tests. After the training programs, the technical group demonstrated a significant improvement in 9 m shot precision, vertical jump and 20 m sprint (p<0.05). On the other hand, the strength training group showed significant improvement at the push-ups (p<0.05), sit-ups and medicine ball throwing (p<0.01). In conclusion, it can be said that in training program plans, technical training should be given more importance because it increases handball players' acceleration, vertical jump strength, and shooting accuracy