A Structural-Systematic Study of the Goal-Keeping Motions of Goalkeepers in Handball: Focus on breakthrough shoots

Abstract

Although the kinetic structure of the goalkeeper's goal-keeping motions in handball is highly complex, no structural analysis of the motions has been conducted. Without investigating goalkeeping motions and performing systematization based on such investigation, it is not possible to create systematic and step-by-step instruction methods. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the development of an instruction methodology for goalkeeping in games by clarifying these issues.

In this study, we first examined the bases for capturing the kinetic structure of goalkeepers’ goal-saving motions using Kaneko's concept of structure theory. From this, we were able to formulate eleven basic words and two determiners. Next, we discussed systematization of goal-saving motions in consideration of the situational semantic structure. The significance of this systematization is threefold: (1) The classification of goal-saving motions based on basic representations made classification easier to understand and reflect in practice for athletes; (2) By classifying and organizing goal-saving motions while taking into account the situation, it is expected that we can provide training materials for acquiring more practical goal-saving motions; and (3) The categorization and organization of goal-saving motions, taking into account the circumstances, are expected to provide training materials for the acquisition of more practical goal-saving motions.