The systematic observation and notational analysis of games helped the development of research in this particular field.The aim of the study is to present the model of play in high level Men's handball, taking a quantitative approach for the teams ranked in the first four positions, out of the total twenty four teams that participated in the eight consecutive World Championships from 2005 to 2019, in order to seek differentiation over the years as well as highlight differences between the teams. The sample consisted of 300 matches, where all the relevant statistics for each team were recorded.Results showed that the total number of new offenses and shotsper game seem to have had a significant downward trend over the years, from 2005 to 2019, which however was not reflectedby a collateral drop in goals scored.Over the years, statistically significant fluctuations can be seen in the percentage distribution of goals for 6m, 9m and breakthroughs. In the last three championships, the number of goals scored for 6m equaled the ones scored for the 9m. No significant differences were observed over the years for the court players and goalkeeper efficacies, where the specific indices remain high and stable. The stepwise logistic regression model revealed that the court players' breakthrough efficacy, the goalkeeper's efficacy from 6m shots and the number of steals per game can discriminate the teams that won the first place from teams that ranked fourth. Decision making leaders must choose players who are able to support the strategies and tactics that the coach decides dependent on the circumstances and game development.
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