The effectiveness of the reciprocal method of speed and agility exercises in developing the starting speed and scoring accuracy of junior handball players at the specialized school

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to study was concerned with researching a very important physical characteristic as it is many sporting activities and according to the requirements of each activity, which is speed. The importance of the research is evident in trying to enhance and develop the ability to speed among junior handball players in the specialized school, leading them to a state of vital performance characterized by speed. The problem of the research lies in the weakness of possessing speed capabilities and how to employ them for different situations among most junior players. Accordingly, the study aimed to prepare reciprocal speed exercises with agility to work on enhancing and developing the ability to speed among junior players and the accuracy of scoring, in addition to knowing the extent of the impact of these exercises in enhancing and developing the ability to speed among junior handball players in the specialized school. The researcher assumed that reciprocal speed exercises with agility have a positive impact in enhancing and developing the ability to speed among junior handball players and developing their accuracy of scoring. The research sample was represented by a group of junior handball players affiliated with the specialized school in Najaf Al-Ashraf. After preparing and applying the exercises, the researcher concluded several points, the most important of which are: The experimental group achieved Progress compared to the control group in the tests (Speed and agility) by completing the specified distance in less time. The researcher recommended several recommendations, the most important of which are: The need for those in charge of education and training processes to pay attention to identifying the principles and foundations that would develop physical and motor capabilities to achieve the goals.