Objective: To develop and standardize valid and reliable tests for measuring the long passing Accruracy of handball goalkeepers in the Kurdistan Regional Premier League, and to establish corresponding performance grades and standard levels. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey method with a population of 67 goalkeepers from the 2023-2024 season. Two novel tests measuring the speed and accuracy of long passes were designed and validated by experts. Scientific procedures for validity (face, content, discriminant), reliability (test-retest), and objectivity were conducted on a construction sample (n=30) and a pilot sample (n=3). The final validated tests were then administered to an application sample (n=32). Performance was scored using a formula combining accuracy points and time (Raw Skill Score = Accuracy/Time). Results: The overall performance of the goalkeepers in the two tests was average. However, success rates were very high compared to failure rates. The established standard levels indicated that the performance of most goalkeepers was classified as "acceptable" or "very good." Statistical analysis confirmed that the test data approached a normal distribution. Conclusions: The two tests developed by the researchers are effective, valid, and reliable instruments for measuring the long passing accuracy of handball goalkeepers. These tools provide coaches in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with an objective method for performance evaluation, training monitoring, and talent development.
Al-Qaisi et al. (Tue,) studied this question.