An Analytical Study of the Most Important Biokinematic Variables Affecting the Accuracy of Shooting Skill for Wing Players in Handball

Abstract

The research aimed to identify the most important biokinematic variables of wing players and their contribution ratio to the accuracy of the shooting skill in handball. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach through field study to describe the relationship between the biokinematic variables of wing players and the shooting accuracy in handball. The research population consisted of (28) handball players from Sports Clubs of Wasit Governorate, representing the clubs of Al-Kut and Wasit. The sample was intentionally selected and included (8) wing players, distributed as (4 right-wing players and 4 left-wing players), representing (28.57%) of the original population.The researcher identified the kinematic and skill variables after presenting a nomination form to experts and specialists in biomechanics and handball. To determine the values of variables related to shooting from the corner position, video recording was used to extract the kinematic values for analyzing the required skill. This procedure was conducted on Wednesday, January 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., in the Martyr Maytham Habib Hall in Al Kut. Three Sony cameras were used with a recording frequency of 250 frames per second, along with tripods for stabilization. The researcher also used the WinAnalyze program to extract the required data and variables. The results showed that these variables have a significant correlation and positive contribution to the shooting accuracy of wing players from the corner area in handball. The researcher recommended that coaches focus on these kinematic variables due to their important role in improving shooting performance in all its forms. The study also emphasized the importance of understanding motion analysis principles and conducting similar studies on different age groups to benefit from these findings in evaluating players’ abilities while saving time and effort.