INTRODUCTION: "Overhead" sports, characterized by predominant movements of the hands above the head, are associated with very dynamic, often acyclic movements and require strong muscles of humero-scapular regions with high mobility of the shoulder joint as well as flexibility and ability to relax these muscles. This study was aimed at analyzing the shoulder joint mobility before and after conducting kinesiology treatment for a period of 6 months. The research included two complex exercises. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 100 "overhead" sports male athletes, who were randomly divided into the experimental and control group, aged 14 to 18 years. The range of motion was measured in degrees by goniometer. We calculated the central and depression parameter. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference inflexion, extension, abduction, adduction, external and internal rotation at the final measure in favor of the experimental group at the level of significance p < 0.001, and some positive effects of the applied exercises were observed. DISCUSSION: Kinesitherapy had positive effects on the elasticity of the connective tissue capsule, ligaments and tendons. Changes in the shoulder area f the "overhead" sports athletes can be reduced to the same extent and at the same time by stretching and strength exercises. CONCLUSION: The authors of this paper have given their modest contribution by suggesting a more appropriate planning of training and performance of players at training and matches. This paper tries to emphasize the importance of proper incorporation of the corrective exercises in training.

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