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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement Analysis

Background:

  • Change of direction (COD) movements are critical for team sports performance.
  • Research shows unilateral dominance in COD, with faster execution towards the throwing arm in handball players.
  • This study investigated the physical basis for this observed unilateral dominance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if unilateral dominance in handball cutting movements is explained by differences in physical capabilities.
  • To assess the relationship between lateral power and speed differences in COD tasks.
  • To identify potential underlying factors contributing to faster cutting towards the throwing arm.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-two handball athletes participated in the study.
  • Lateral jump tests and a handball-specific COD test were conducted.
  • Movement speed and jump distances were analyzed using video analysis.

Main Results:

  • Athletes demonstrated significantly higher movement speed and jump distances towards their throwing arm.
  • A significant interaction indicated that jump width differences did not fully account for the speed disparities.
  • Lateral power differences were not the sole explanation for unilateral dominance in COD speed.

Conclusions:

  • The unilateral dominance in handball cutting movements is not solely attributable to physical capabilities.
  • Coordinative-technical and psychological factors likely play a role in this phenomenon.
  • Further research is needed to explore these factors for evidence-based training interventions.