Physical Preparation of Handball Players

Determining the most significant anthropological dimensions for success in handball is an important step in the selection process and in creating models on which the training process is based. Handball is a sport that both requires and influences the development of players' characteristics and abilities. The development of these characteristics and abilities is achieved through a well-planned, long-term, and comprehensive training process. With the modern trends in handball and increasingly better results on the public scene, handball players are required to have exceptional physical, technical, tactical, and psychological performance. Accordingly, the aim of this research was to revise the literature that defines and describes the physical preparation of handball players, as well as its main components and types that are applied during the preparatory period in the training process. Additionally, the goal was to describe the changes in the functional structure of handball players under hypoxic conditions, as well as to highlight that physical preparation is a significant factor in reducing the number and severity of injuries. Previous research emphasizes that the physical preparation of handball players is crucial for success in handball. Physical preparation represents a comprehensive, exhaustive, and well-planned training process that encompass methods aimed at developing, maintaining, and perfecting morphological characteristics, motor, and functional abilities, as well as preventing injuries in handball players.