Handball Shooting Technique Skills in the 2025 IHF Men's World Championship Final Denmark vs. Croatia
Keywords:
Handball shooting; Shooting effectiveness; Match performance analysis; Elite handball competition; World Championship finalAbstract
Handball is a high-intensity team sport that requires the integration of advanced technical execution, tactical decision-making, and physical readiness. Among the various technical skills, shooting ability is a decisive factor influencing goal production and match outcomes, particularly at the elite international level. This study aims to analyze shooting technique skills in the final match of the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship between Denmark and Croatia, with specific focus on shooting types, success rates, and shooting areas. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed using systematic video-based match analysis. The data were collected through a structured observation sheet designed to record the frequency, type, location, and effectiveness of each shooting attempt performed by both teams. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted by calculating frequencies and success percentages for each shooting category. The findings revealed that Denmark attempted 52 shots with an overall success rate of 62.54%, while Croatia executed 55 shots with a lower success rate of 47.27%. In terms of shooting technique, Denmark predominantly utilized the flying shoot (24 attempts), achieving a high effectiveness rate of 75%, whereas Croatia most frequently applied the jump shoot (23 attempts) with a relatively low success rate of 39.13%. Analysis of shooting areas indicated that the front zone was the most frequently used and most effective scoring area, with success rates of 63.63% for Denmark and 44% for Croatia. These results demonstrate that the flying shoot represents the most effective shooting technique in elite international handball competition. The study highlights that mastery of basic techniques, optimal timing, tactical awareness, and shooting accuracy are key determinants of scoring efficiency and team success. Therefore, coaches are encouraged to implement training programs that emphasize game-based shooting drills and systematic performance analysis to enhance shooting effectiveness in competitive matches.
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