O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de analisar os efeitos de diferentes formas de jogo (2 x 2, 3 x 3 e 4 x 4) de handebol no desempenho técnico e tático de alunos de Educação Física. Participaram no estudo oito alunos do sexo masculino (18,25 ± 1,04 anos de idade). Os indicadores que apresentaram diferenças significativas foram: contatos na bola, número de passes de ombro, passes de ombro completados e origem de pontos através de ataque organizado e contra-ataque. Conclui-se que as formas de jogo com menor número de alunos aumentaram a quantidade de ações técnicas e táticas, sugerindo-se estas formas numa fase inicial de aprendizagem.

The aim of this study was to verity the effects of different formats of handball game (2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 and 4 vs 4) on technical and tactical performance of Physical Education students. Eight male students (18.25 ± 1.04 years old) participated in this study. It was possible to verify significant statistical differences in the number of ball contacts, number of shoulder passes and shoulder passes completed. It was also possible to verify significant statistical differences in the organized attack and counterattack. Therefore, it was possible to conclude that smaller formats of small-sided handball games allows to increase the technical and tactical actions, thus being more appropriated to early stages of learning.