Special thanks to all the staff The Effect of Specific Training Programs on Enhancing Certain Physical Fitness Components among Youth Handball Players at Shabab Rakhma Club – Dhamar Governorate

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of specific training exercises on improving certain physical abilities among junior handball players. The research sample consisted of ten (10) junior players from Shabab Rakhma Club, selected intentionally, all under the age of 17. The researchers adopted the experimental method using a one-group pre-test and post-test design, as it is appropriate for the nature of the study. The training program lasted for 12 weeks, with three training sessions per week. The findings indicated that the training program led to improvements in several physical abilities, including speed, agility, strength, speed-strength, flexibility, and stretching. The researchers recommended that coaches place greater emphasis on using specific physical tests when assessing junior athletes, and carefully consider the types of exercises included in training programs to enhance the physical performance of junior players, particularly in the sport of handball.