Motion analysis in handball - a review

The presentation gives a short overview on the available computer- and video-analysis systems in team sports in the fields of biomechanics, for the determination of the muscular status of a player, for the planning of training and analysis of competition, for the technical and tactical analysis of a match, as well as for the determination of the physiological demands like run distances, velocities, and sports specific movements. We give some examples of the combined analysis of heart rates and run distances and velocities in female top level handball teams. We furthermore summarize the needs and information that should be available for a trainer in order to optimize and individualize training and performance during competition.