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Inclusion of Game-Based Stimulus During Flywheel Resistance Training Positively Influences Physical Performance in
Marc Madruga-Parera1,2,3, Pedro T Esteves4, John F T Fernandes5
1International University of Catalonia.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|July 9, 2024
Summary
Game-based flywheel training improved change-of-direction speed more than movement-based training in young handball players. Throwing speed did not significantly change, emphasizing specificity in resistance training for handball performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Handball demands explosive movements and sport-specific skills.
- Optimizing performance requires integrated physical, psychological, technical, and tactical training.
- Resistance training is crucial for developing athletic capabilities in young athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of movement-based (unspecific) versus game-based (specific) flywheel resistance training on performance in highly trained youth handball players.
- To investigate the impact of different training stimuli on change-of-direction speed and handball throwing velocity.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for resistance training programming in youth handball.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-five elite male youth handball players participated in a 7-week flywheel resistance training program.
- Participants were divided into two groups: movement-based (MOV) and game-based (GAM) training.
- Performance was assessed using change-of-direction tests and a handball throwing test before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Both groups showed significant improvements in V-cut and 180º change-of-direction speed tests.
- The game-based group exhibited superior improvements in V-cut and asymmetric 180º change-of-direction speed compared to the movement-based group.
- Handball throwing speed did not improve significantly in either training group.
Conclusions:
- The principle of specificity is supported, highlighting the benefits of game-based stimuli in resistance training for handball players.
- Integrating sport-specific drills into resistance training can enhance key physical performance metrics in youth handball.
- Coaches should consider game-based approaches to optimize physical development and on-court performance in young handball athletes.
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