Effect of motor learning methods on improvement of basic skills in novice handball players
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v76.118501Keywords:
skill acquisition, psychomotor performance, instructional design, motor control, practice schedulingAbstract
Background: Handball requires high motor coordination and basic skill mastery, and motor learning methods effectively enhance performance among novice players.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of motor learning techniques on improving basic handball skills in novice junior players.
Methods: An experimental design was employed with a sample of 60 novice handball players aged 10–15 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The experimental group followed a six-week training program based on motor learning principles, while the control group received traditional training. Data were collected using a validated Handball Skills Assessment Scale. Statistical analyses included means, standard deviations, Cronbach’s alpha, and independent t-tests.
Results: The results revealed statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in favor of the experimental group, which achieved higher post-test mean scores in basic handball skills compared with the control group.
Discussion: The findings indicate that motor learning techniques enhance player engagement, feedback utilization, skill integration, and teamwork, leading to superior learning outcomes compared to conventional methods.
Conclusion: Motor learning methods are effective in improving basic handball skills among novice players and are recommended for inclusion in youth training programs to optimize skill development and performance.
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