Comparative analysis of training regimens between top European and Japanese women’s youth handball teams with a focus on shooting

Abstract

    In this study, we examined training regimens in terms of the contents and methods of shooting-play between European and Japanese women’s youth handball teams. Ten regular training sessions of 3 European teams during the competition period were selected for comparison with 8 daily training sessions of 3 Japanese teams during the same period. The European training sessions were covered the reaction of the defender and the connections of shooting-playelements and offensive processes. On the other hand, the Japanese training sessions included more time practicing individual techniques, and the women tend to practice separately with regard to shooting-play-elements and offensive processes.