Namen in cilji: Namen magistrske naloge je ugotoviti razlike in podobnosti med tekmama za prvo mesto v starostnih kategorijah U19 in U21 na svetovnem prvenstvu v Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this master’s thesis is to identify the differences and similarities between the final matches in the U19 and U21 age categories at the 2023 Handball World Championship. The objective was to collect data on the occurrence of structural elements and game situations and to analyse them statistically. Based on the collected data, we aimed to determine the differences in game models between U19 and U21 teams.
Methods: In this study, we analysed the final matches between Spain and Denmark in the U19 category and between Hungary and Germany in the U21 category. A total of 82 indicators were analysed, including 57 variables related to structural elements and 25 variables related to group activities and game situations. The structural element variables were divided into offensive activities (36), defensive activities (7), and goalkeeper parameters (14). We gathered all official data and supplemented it with information obtained through observational analysis, tactical diagrams, and frequency tables.
Findings: In comparing defensive approaches, the U21 teams demonstrated higher efficiency when using the 6:0 defensive formation, whereas the U19 teams defended more successfully with the more aggressive and dynamic 5:1 formation. The U21 teams played more structured offense against a set defense, with more long-range shots and better conversion rates. In contrast, the U19 teams relied more heavily on one-on-one attacks, resulting in more shots from the six-meter line but with lower effectiveness. All teams performed more efficiently in 6 vs. 5 scenarios than in 7 vs. 6 situations. The U21 teams were tactically better prepared for 7 vs. 6 play, while they did not score in any 6 vs. 6 situations without a goalkeeper, indicating greater caution and risk awareness. The U19 final was heavily focused on individual actions and two-on-two play. The U21 teams more frequently employed basic wing penetrations, whereas the U19 teams more often used wing returns after penetration.
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