Handball is a strenuous intermittent team sport with specific requirements for anthropometric characteristics, technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical performance. Recent rule changes and the implementation of the fast center have placed greater physical demands on handball players. This development has put pressure on coaches and other responsible persons to consider athletic and performance parameters in more detail as important factors for team success.
Regarding the importance of specific conditional factors in professional handball, several qualitative and quantitative studies have been published. Some of these studies demonstrated that key characteristics in elite handball are endurance Agility aids performance in activities that require rapid changes in direction while maintaining balance, speed, strength, and body control. It is an important aspect in many sports such as netball and basketball. A good level of dexterity can translate to better performance and can give an edge over the competition. Sprint proficiency also progresses from a linear run to a change of direction and even a change of pace. The end result is a better-conditioned body for Handball. Therefore, the authors decided to further explore the role of isokinetic muscle
strength,dexterity, and sprint proficiency in anaerobic performance of National handball players.
Key words: Dexterity, Isokinetic Muscle Strength, Sprint proficiency, and Anaerobic Performance
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