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Abstract

       The importance of this research lies in the innovation of a new device that facilitates first-year students in acquiring and mastering the snatch technique, thereby enhancing their athletic performance and improving their technical execution. Utilizing the device's automatic stopping feature enables trainees to regulate their movements independently, minimizing technical errors such as loss of balance or barbell drops during execution. This invention helps trainees overcome their fear and increases their motivation for more stable performance by boosting their self-confidence, especially when lifting weights. Since the snatch lift is a complex skill requiring precision and strong balance control, many first-year students struggle to execute it correctly. Their confidence in their abilities may be affected by these challenges, often leading to repeated mistakes that impact judges' evaluation of their performance. Accordingly, this device has been adopted as an advanced training tool that assists in correcting errors progressively, making the learning process more effective. The study was applied to a group of first-year students at the University of Diyala, with a total of 32 male and female participants from the Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. They were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent training using the designed device, while the control group trained using traditional methods. The results showed that using the device led to a significant improvement in technical performance compared to conventional exercises. It provided a safer training environment and facilitated noticeable progress in skill acquisition, highlighting the importance of integrating modern technological tools into weightlifting training for students.