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Table 1 Typical weekly training content for the different age-categories

From: Physical fitness and throwing speed in U13 versus U15 male handball players

Category

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

U13

(n = 85)

Tec/Tac 90’

NWU 20’

Tec/Tac 60’

Tec/Tac 60’

NWU 20’

Tec/Tac 60’

Tec/Tac 60–90’

FM 50’

U15

(n = 34)

Tec/Tac 90’

S/PT 60’

Tec/Tac 90’

Tec/Tac 90–120’

S/PT 60’

Tec/Tac 60’

Tec/Tac 90’

FM 60’

  1. Tec/Tac: technical and tactical training; NWU: Neuromuscular warm-up (e.g., preventive exercises; plyometrics, speed/agility drills); S/PT: strength and power training; FM: friendly match