Factorial Expressions of Specific Skill Test Variables as Indicators of Performance Proficiency in Female Handball Players.

Author(s)	Mrs. ROOPATHI M, Dr. PRAKASH S M
Country	India
Abstract	This research explored the factorial structure of handball-specific skill tests conducted on 50 female players using Principal Component Analysis to identify core performance dimensions. Nine skill test and anthropometric variables were analyzed, including defensive movement, various passing and shooting techniques, and dribbling ability. The analysis revealed three principal components explaining 55.72% of the total variance. The first (23.34%, eigenvalue = 2.33) represented passing and shooting precision, dominated by the 22 m ground pass (0.82) and face shooting (0.77). The second (19.10%, eigenvalue = 1.91) illustrated defensive agility and coordination, characterized by defensive movement (0.62) and the 10 m wall pass (0.60). The third (13.28%, eigenvalue = 1.33) reflected endurance-based passing and finishing, defined by 30 s wall pass (0.79) and penalty shooting (0.80). High communalities were observed for zigzag dribble (0.76), face shooting (0.69), and 22 m ground pass (0.68), confirming handball performance as multidimensional.
Keywords	factor analysis, handball skills, female players, performance proficiency, principal component analysis.
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65281

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