Sport Biomechanics in Handball: Analysis and Evaluation of One-Hand Pass Technique

Abstract

This study describes the biomechanical characteristics of the basic one-hand pass movement in handball performed by senior high school students. A descriptive quantitative design was used, with video analysis as the main method of data collection. Ten students who had previously received handball instruction participated in the study. Each student performed three one-hand pass trials, resulting in 30 movement trials for analysis. The recorded movements were analyzed using Kinovea to obtain measurements of elbow angle, shoulder angle, knee angle, foot width, and throwing time. The data were summarized using minimum, maximum, mean, and standard deviation values. The results showed variation in the movement characteristics among the students. The mean elbow angle was 68.18 ± 48.47°, while the mean shoulder angle was 81.36 ± 30.71°. The mean knee angle was 164.27 ± 12.19°, and the average foot width was 85.42 ± 19.31 cm. The average throwing time was 1.38 ± 0.67 s. These findings show that students performed the one-hand pass with different joint positions, foot support widths, and movement durations. The results provide a description of the biomechanical characteristics of the one-hand pass among senior high school students and may serve as a reference for evaluating and improving the learning of basic handball skills.