Introduction Handball is a dynamic and fast team sport characterized by high intensity. Therefore reaction and movement time become increasingly important, as also speed of decision-making during handball match situations [1]. Moreover, the ability of quick reaction and correct decision can cause an advantage over the opponent during handball actions [2,3]. This study presents an assessment of the selected psychomotor abilities among professional and amateur male handball players from the Orlen Super league and Central Division. The study included 70 handball players associated in Polish Handball Federation. The main purpose of the paper was to evaluate and compare selected psychomotor abilities of professional and amateur male handball players depending on the position on the court. Methods The research method was Test2Drive psychomotor computer tests. To measure the indicators of psychomotor abilities, 4 tests were used: Simple Reaction Test, Choice Reaction Time Test, Hand-Eye Coordination and Spatial Orientation Test. The parameters of reaction time, movement time, and parameters determining correct answers were evaluated. Conclusions The analysis of RT, MT and CR answers between the studied groups of male handball players showed statistically significant differences only in SPANT MT test. The study also showed that in all tests of MT were observed differences between the groups. In addition, comparing the players in each position, it was observed differences in MT and CR answers in benefit of the players from Orlen Super league.
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