The Effect of Competitive Exercises On the Development of Some Physical Abilities and Individual Rapid Attack for Handball Players Under the Age of (14 Years)
The study sought to determine the influence of competitive exercises on the enhancement of certain physical talents and individual rapid attack among the participants. The researcher employed an experimental strategy, utilising a single group with pre- and post-tests. The researcher selected a research community consisting of 16 players from the Al-Hussein Youth Forum, aged 12-14, for the sports season of 2022-2023. From this group, a sample of 12 players was randomly chosen and divided into two groups: a control group and an experimental group, each consisting of 6 players. The control group represents 75% of the sample, while 4 players were excluded from the sample for the exploratory experiment. The homogeneity of the research sample was assessed based on variables such as age, weight, height, and training age. The torsion coefficient was used to measure the homogeneity of the sample. The training units were closely supervised by the researchers and assisted by the team coach. The training curriculum consisted of 8 weeks during the special preparation stage before the competition stage, with 3 units per week. In total, there were 24 training units throughout the curriculum period. Following the completion of the curriculum application, post-tests were administered. The statistical programme SPSS was utilised to statistically analyse the data using measures such as arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and t-test for correlated samples. The results indicated that the exercises had a positive effect on the improvement of certain physical abilities. Additionally, the training curriculum positively influenced the development of individual rapid attack skills in handball players.