Impact of ball weight on elbow kinetics and kinematics in team handball overhead throws

The findings of this study indicate that using lighter balls may reduce stress on the elbow during overhead throwing activities, while heavier balls significantly increase elbow extension torque. These findings have direct implications for designing training programs aimed at performance enhancement and injury prevention.

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BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation
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2025-12-31
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01500-z
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Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
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Impact of ball weight on elbow kinetics and kinematics in team handball overhead throws

Nihat Özgören, M. Zeki Ozkol, Yasin Yuzbasioglu
BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
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Impact of ball weight on elbow kinetics and kinematics in team handball overhead throws

Nihat Özgören, M. Zeki Ozkol, Yasin Yuzbasioglu
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Abstract

The findings of this study indicate that using lighter balls may reduce stress on the elbow during overhead throwing activities, while heavier balls significantly increase elbow extension torque. These findings have direct implications for designing training programs aimed at performance enhancement and injury prevention.

BMC Sports Science Medicine and RehabilitationVol. 18(1)
Ege University (TR), Hacettepe University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
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