INTRODUCTION: Anthropometric parameters, physical motor test, and throwing ball velocity have been identified as fundamental in order to determine the success of the performance in handball helping in the optimal design of physical fitness programs 1,2. This study examined the relationships between the physical fitness, anthropometry, and throwing ball velocity of first-division male team handball players in Qatar sate. METHODS: Thirty-two male team handball players (age: 25.5 ± 5.55 years; body mass: 92.9 ± 11.7 kg; height: 1.87 ± 0.07 m; BMI: 26.6 ± 3.72 kg/m2; body fat: 19.5 ± 4.56%) were recruited from the Qatar handball first professional league. The anthropometry and physical performance (yo-yo intermittent recovery test (Yo-Yo IR1), squat and countermovement jumps (SJ and CMJ), T-half test for change-of-direction (COD) ability, sprint tests (15 and 30 m) and handball jump throw velocity) were measured. RESULTS: Only the body fat was significantly correlated with some performance parameter (jump throw: p<.0.01; r=-0.746). The t-half test (p<.0.001; r=-0.668) and Yo-Yo-IR 1 (p<.0.001; r=-0.603) followed. The position specific analysis revealed two relevant (Etap2=0.20) differences for the parameters jump throw (Etap2=0.20) and sprint 30 m ( p2=0.20). In both parameters, pivots showed the highest performance levels (jump throw: 33.5 ± 2.93 m/s; sprint 30 m: 4.03 ± 0.03 s). In contrast, goalkeepers (jump throw: 25.7 ± 4.97 m/s) and backs (sprint 30 m: 4.56 ± 0.39 s) demonstrated the lowest performance level. No relevant position specific differences were observed regarding CMJ (Etap2=0.09) and SJ (Etap2=0.08). In both tests, pivots showed the highest performance level, whereas backs were the players with the lowest level of jumping performance. CONCLUSION: The above results could be useful for coaches and trainers, to develop position-specific training concepts as they are based on tests, which reflect the specific characteristics of individual playing categories. These findings could be added to the international literature and assist in recognizing the unique nature of training regimen needed to team handball practice and training prescription.
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