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Skill-dependent proximal-to-distal sequence in team-handball throwing.

Herbert Wagner¹, Jürgen Pfusterschmied, Serge P Von Duvillard

¹Department of Sport Sciences and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria. Herbert.wagner@sbg.ac.at

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Summary

Elite team-handball players achieve higher ball velocity through a refined proximal-to-distal sequence. Increased experience correlates with faster throws and a delayed trunk flexion start in the standing throw with run-up.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Sports Science
Human Performance

Background:

The proximal-to-distal sequence is crucial for efficient human throwing performance.
Limited research exists comparing this sequence in team-handball throwing across different experience levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare ball velocity and the proximal-to-distal sequence in team-handball standing throws with run-up.
To analyze these parameters in players of varying skill levels: less experienced, experienced, and elite.

Main Methods:

Twenty-four male team-handball players (8 per group) performed maximal velocity and accuracy standing throws with run-up.
Motion capture technology (Vicon system) recorded kinematics and ball trajectories.
Joint movements were calculated to analyze the throwing sequence.

Main Results:

A consistent proximal-to-distal sequence (elbow flexion before shoulder internal rotation) was observed in all skill groups.
Increased playing experience was associated with higher ball velocity.
Greater experience also correlated with a delayed onset of trunk flexion.

Conclusions:

The findings support previous research on proximal-to-distal sequencing in team-handball.
Skill development in team-handball throwing is linked to enhanced ball velocity and specific kinematic adjustments, including trunk movement timing.