The Canonical Connection Between Motor Abilities and Situational-Motor Elements of the Water Polo Game
Edin Mirvić, Džan Lemeš, Alma Dizdar, Amira Bazdarević-Rašidagić
SUMMARY
The main goal of this research was to determine the relationships and influence of motor abilities on performance in situational-motor elements of water polo among players aged 13 to 15 years.
The sample included variables from two domains. In the domain of motor abilities, 12 tests were applied to assess the fundamental motor skills required in water polo. In the domain of situational-motor abilities, 6 tests were used to evaluate the application of water polo techniques under game conditions.
To analyze the relationships between the observed variables and determine the magnitude of their mutual influence, canonical correlation analysis was employed.
The results revealed significant connections between motor abilities and situational-motor elements of water polo. The findings suggest that players who possess a higher overall level of basic motor abilities have a greater likelihood of achieving better results in situational-motor tasks during play.
In particular, explosive strength, static strength, agility, swimming speed endurance using the water polo crawl technique, and overall body flexibility were identified as important factors associated with successful execution of situational-motor elements. These abilities contribute to improved individual performance and, consequently, to greater team success.
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