Authors: Flaviu Victor Talan 1,2, Dana Badau 2
Affiliation
1 SL2 Department, “Petru Maior” Faculty of Sciences and Letters, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology, Targu Mures, Romania
2 Department of Motor Performance, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Abstract
Background. This preliminary research aims to enhance hand-eye coordination in handball, with a focus on handball-specific passing techniques. It is based on the use of Blazepod light stimulus technology in both tests and exercises to develop the coordinative component.
Aims. The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of specific training programs utilizing modern Blazepod technology in enhancing hand-eye coordination, particularly among female handball players aged 15-16 years.
Methods. The study was conducted with 22 young handball sportswomen at the junior II level. For six weeks, they conducted a unique training program using Blazepod, with sessions held twice a week. The program focused on various hand-eye coordination exercises, measuring the number of successes in a pre-determined time interval.
Results. The training program led to significant improvements in hand-eye coordination, and especially in reactive hand-eye coordination. These results suggest that players may possess better ball-handling skills due to the demands of modern handball.
Conclusions. The training methodology implemented with Blazepod technology significantly improved the hand-eye coordination of female junior handball players, resulting in a substantial increase in the number of successful outcomes. This finding highlights the potential of modern technologies in enhancing athletes’ training, particularly in developing simple and reactive hand-eye coordination specific to handball.
Keywords: hand-eye coordination, Blazepod, handball, sport technology, training.
