The effect of (S.A.Q) exercises in developing some physical qualities and speed and accuracy of handling and shooting among young handball players

Abstract

    The aim of the research was to prepare the S.A.Q exercises and identify their effect on some physical qualities, speed and accuracy of handling and shooting among young handball players.                                                                                                                                              

   The research problem revolved around two questions: Do the S.A.Q exercises work to develop some physical qualities among young handball players, and also work to develop the speed and accuracy of shooting among young handball players.                                                           

   The researchers used the experimental method with a single experimental group design with a pre-test and post-test. The research community was the players of the Iraqi youth clubs participating in the Iraqi Championship for the 2024-2025 sports season. The experimental sample was the players of the Diyala Club, numbering (12) players after excluding the goalkeepers.                                                                     

   The exercises were applied during the special preparation period for a period of (8) weeks, with (3) training doses per week, after agreement with the coach, and these exercises were consistent with the training stage reached by the players and the coach’s training goal. The total training doses were (24) training doses. The researchers used the repetitive training method with a training intensity of (80-100%) of the players’ capabilities, and a load oscillation of (3-1).                                           

    The researchers presented and discussed the results through the results of the tests used in the research, so the researchers concluded the following:                                                                                              

1- (S.A.Q) exercises have a positive effect on the physical characteristics studied in young handball players.                                                   

2- These exercises have an advantage over traditional exercises that train each characteristic alone.                                                                   

3- These exercises are trained during the special preparation period, which gives better results in developing the physical characteristics studied.