IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL AND TECHNICAL-TACTICAL PREPARATION OF HANDBALL PLAYERS THROUGH MOVEMENT GAMES BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF YOUTH SPORTS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE NEW UZBEKISTAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical and methodological foundations of improving the physical and technical-tactical preparation of handball players through movement games within the framework of the New Uzbekistan Development Strategy and the concept of youth sports development. The study is based on the idea that movement games are not merely auxiliary activities in sports training, but an effective didactic tool for developing speed, agility, coordination, endurance, tactical thinking, and collective interaction. In contemporary handball, where the dynamics of competitive activity require players to make rapid decisions, adapt to changing situations, and perform complex technical actions under pressure, the integration of movement games into the training process creates favorable conditions for the comprehensive development of athletes. The article analyzes the strategic significance of youth sports in shaping a healthy, socially active, and competitive younger generation, and substantiates the relevance of modernizing handball training methodologies in accordance with national priorities. Special attention is given to the functional role of movement games in increasing motivation, enriching training content, and creating a psychologically positive educational environment. The study argues that movement games contribute to the effective formation of technical skills such as passing, catching, dribbling, and shooting, while simultaneously strengthening tactical qualities including spatial awareness, anticipation, cooperation, and situational decision-making. The article also highlights the importance of age-sensitive and stage-based training design, where movement games are selected according to athletes’ physical capacities, technical readiness, and tactical learning objectives. The findings support the view that the systematic use of movement games in handball training enhances both the quality of sports preparation and the pedagogical effectiveness of the educational-training process. As a result, this approach serves not only the improvement of athletic performance, but also the broader goals of youth development, health promotion, and the cultivation of disciplined, initiative-driven, and resilient individuals.