The Canonical Relationship Between Morphological Characteristics and Performance of Technical Elements of Goal Shooting in Water Polo Game
Edin Mirvić, Dženana Imamović-Turković, Nermin Nurković
SUMMARY
The main objective of this research was to determine and explain the relationship between morphological characteristics and the performance of technical elements of goal shooting in water polo. The study included a sample of 80 water polo players from Water Polo Clubs Sarajevo City Club, Torpedo, Akademija, and Dabar, all registered within clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Morphological characteristics were assessed through a set of anthropometric measures. Longitudinal dimensions of the body included body height, leg length, and arm length. Transversal dimensions were evaluated through hand width, wrist diameter, and elbow diameter. Body mass was assessed through body weight, while circular body dimensions included upper arm and chest circumference. Subcutaneous fat tissue was measured using skinfolds of the upper arm, back, and abdomen.
The performance of technical goal-shooting elements was assessed through accuracy tests involving shots from three positions: the left wing, the center position, and the right wing, all performed from a distance of six meters.
The canonical correlation analysis revealed a significant and homogeneous relationship between the set of morphological characteristics and the set of variables describing goal-shooting performance. The results indicate that body dimensions and composition have an important influence on the successful execution of shooting techniques in water polo.
The findings suggest that morphological characteristics should be considered in the training and development of young water polo players, particularly when improving technical elements related to goal scoring.
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