## 4 Discussion
### Relationships between the Parameters of Different Dimensions  
Our observed correlations demonstrate that short sprints and agility are sensitive to associations with anthropometric parameters in team handball players. The results of our study indicated that thigh muscle area was correlated to performance in short sprint distances performance, and the bicipital skinfold is closely associated with short sprint and agility performances. The most pertinent of our findings is that a handball player must do a variety of physical tasks and skills, such as acceleration, jumping, sprinting, agility, and direction change [1; 2].  
It has been reported that all sports performance parameters can be modified by the athlete's anthropometric characteristics and body composition [50]. The fat percentage can influence sprint time and body power [51]. A link between muscle mass and agility has been shown in several studies [48] in team sports such as handball, futsal, hockey, and volleyball [52; 53; 54]. However, there are few pieces of research concerning the anthropometrics of team handball players in relation to their competitive performance [4; 14; 18]. [PERSON] et al. [51] concluded that there was a relationship between bicep brachii skinfold and T-Half test agility performance in female futsal players. The results obtained in this study in terms of bicep skinfold and agility were similar to the studies on athletes in sports with the same characteristics [51].  
Numerous pieces of research have examined the connection between lower-limb muscularity and sprint performance [55; 56; 57]. It has been reported that maximal thigh section area muscles are advantageous for achieving higher performance in 30 m sprint performance in team handball players [16], as well as sprinting ability in soccer players [58], middle-distance runners [55], long-distance runners [59] and 100 m sprint performance [60]. However, in team sports in general, the capacity to accelerate over a short distance is essential. Handball players must repeatedly perform short explosive actions and efforts, such as sprints (e.g., 15-30 m), with frequent direction changes followed by maximal intensity movements [1; 58].  
The ability of the lower limb muscles to generate force has been linked to short-distance sprint running performance in several studies [56; 57]. However, [PERSON] et al. [58] found a positive correlation between short acceleration and thigh cross-sectional area, as well as muscle volume. It makes sense that a player with more muscle would be able to accelerate and move more quickly [57; 60; 61]. Although starting velocity and recovered sprint ability give a coach valuable information, routine testing is not feasible. It is crucial to identify laboratory and field experiments that have a strong correlation with these measures.  
Limitations  
The main limitation of this study is the lack of generalizability. As this study was conducted in only one nation, specific sociocultural, geographical, and/or genotypic characteristics may be present, which we were unable to examine. This may explain some of the variance between our findings and those conducted in other nations or continents. Secondly, without more resources, it was impossible to compare competition levels, which may have provided some additional insights into these data. Thirdly, the 5-day testing duration could suggest the prior testing day may influence the subsequent testing days. Furthermore, tests were conducted after a competitive match, so fatigue may have impacted the results. Finally, even though the focus of our study was on the connection between anthropometric factors and performance, future studies should take neuromuscular markers into consideration when considering the predictors of team handball-related performance in young athletes.