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Do handball throws always exhibit a proximal-to-distal segmental sequence?

Laetitia Fradet1, Maïtel Botcazou, Carole Durocher

  • 1Laboratoire de Physiologie et Biomécanique de l'Exercise Musculaire, UFR-APS, Université de Rennes 2, CS 24-414, Avenue Charles Tillon, 35044 Rennes, France. laetitia.fradet@uhb.fr

Journal of Sports Sciences
|May 27, 2004
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Handball throwing differs from other overarm actions. The shoulder and upper torso move later than the elbow, indicating a unique segmental sequence in this sport.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Human Movement Analysis

Background:

  • Overarm throwing typically follows a proximal-to-distal sequence, where upper body segments reach peak velocity before lower ones.
  • Previous research on handball throwing has not definitively established this segmental sequence, with some studies suggesting alternative movement patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the segmental organization of the throwing arm during handball throws.
  • To compare the timing of maximal linear and angular velocities of the upper torso, shoulder, and elbow in handball players.

Main Methods:

  • Kinematic analysis of handball throws.
  • Measurement of maximal linear velocities of the shoulder and elbow.
  • Measurement of maximal angular velocities of the upper torso and elbow.

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Main Results:

  • The maximal linear velocity of the shoulder was observed after the maximal linear velocity of the elbow.
  • The maximal angular velocity of the upper torso occurred later than that of the elbow.
  • This indicates a different segmental coordination compared to other overarm throwing disciplines.

Conclusions:

  • Handball throwing exhibits a unique proximal-to-distal segmental sequence, with the upper torso and shoulder not preceding the elbow in peak velocity.
  • The upper torso rotation is not abruptly halted upon initiation of arm movement, suggesting a distinct kinetic chain in handball.
  • Findings may be specific to the studied handball player population, warranting further investigation with international athletes.