The Functional Form of the Relationship between Body Height, Body Mass Index and Change of Direction Speed, Agility in Elite Female Basketball and Handball Players

Popowczak, Marek; Horička, Pavol; Šimonek, Jaromír; Domaradzki, Jarosław

doi:10.3390/ijerph192215038

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“…This is of special importance in relation to the player's position. Body dimensions such as height, limb length, body fat percentage, and BMI have a consequential influence on running speed, explosive strength, and agility [3,4,9,[18][19][20]. Body fat percentage has been negatively associated with explosive actions, change of direction, and vertical jumps [21,22].…”

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Predictors of Speed and Agility in Youth Male Basketball Players

Čaušević,

Čović,

Abazović

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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Player performance in an intense sport such as basketball is known to be related to attributes such as speed, agility, and power. This study presents a comparative analysis of associations between anthropometric assessment and physical performance in different age groups of elite youth basketball players, while simultaneously identifying the predictors for speed and agility in these players. U14 (n = 44), U15 (n = 45), and U16 (n = 51) players were tested for anthropometry, lower-body power, speed, and agility. U16 players were found to be taller, heavier, more muscular than U14 and U15 players. In addition, the U16 group showed better performance in all performance tests. Age had a significant positive correlation with countermovement (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ) performance in U14 players, and a significant negative correlation with 15m and 20m sprint times in the U15 group. CMJ and DJ emerged as the most significant predictors for sprint and agility variables, respectively. Body fat percentage was found to be a significant predictor for the speed and agility tests in all age groups, but a negative lower-body power predictor. Therefore, besides all sport-specific and fitness tests, it is essential to place emphasis on the percentage of body fat when designing players’ individualized training programs, and during team selection.

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Predictors of Speed and Agility in Youth Male Basketball Players

Čaušević,

Čović,

Abazović

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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“…Among female juniors and seniors, BMI only correlates with performance in the medicine ball throw [37]. Research indicates that among elite female soccer players, there are non-linear relationships between body height and BMI and change of direction speed [CODS] and agility [AG] (peak of CODS for body height -183 cm and for BMI -25.45; peak of AG for body height -182.23 cm and for BMI -26.27) [29].…”

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Anthropometric profile of the top-class female handball players participating in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

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Sienkiewicz-Dianzenza

2023

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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Study aim: The aim of this study was to try to determine the factors that differentiate the height, weight, BMI, and age of high-level female handball players participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Material and methods: The recorded study material was analyzed in the context of the position in the game, RAE, the continental location of the represented country, and geographical region. Statistical tests were used: Student’s t-test, ANOVA using the b-Tuckey post-hoc test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: The results show that the position of the game differentiates the height and body mass, and the effect size is large. Differences occur for all positions in the game. Interactions were shown within the body weight, BMI, and age of the athletes. The highest average heights, weights, and BMIs are found in female players playing in the pivot, while the lowest are found in right wing. Conclusion: The factors that most strongly differentiate the height and weight of female players are the nominal position in the handball game. Center backcourt players are characterized by lower height and weight values than left back players, so it is necessary to determine average values separately for the mentioned positions in future analyses. The results indicate the presence of numerous interactions involving RAE, which indicates a substantive need for studies at other levels of play to confirm their occurrence.

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Sex-specific relationship patterns between body morphology and maturity status with change of direction and agility in elite adolescent volleyball players

Koźlenia,

Popowczak,

Horička

et al. 2024

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This study explored sex-specific patterns in the relationship between maturity, body morphology, and change of direction (COD) and agility (AG) in adolescent volleyball players. The sample comprised 22 males and 24 females aged 15–17 with at least 4 years of sports experience. Measurements included body height, weight, muscle and fat mass, leg length, and center of mass. The study determined the Age of Peak Height Velocity (APHV) and evaluated sensorimotor ability through pre-planned COD and not-planned AG five-time shuttle runs, measuring the time difference as the index of reactivity. Positive correlations were found between COD and AG with fat mass index (FMI) in boys, while negative relative lower limb length (rLL) correlated with COD. In females, age of peak height velocity (APHV) showed a significant negative relationship with sensorimotor ability. Linear and polynomial regressions confirmed predictive and curvilinear relationships, respectively. Cluster analysis identified different associations in boys and girls, emphasizing sex-specific patterns. Body fat percentage had a negative impact on COD-AG in boys, while the optimal lower limb length proportion positively influenced COD due to enhanced maneuverability. Maturation affected sensorimotor abilities in girls. The findings suggest a need for a tailored approach to COD-AG development based on sex-specific considerations in adolescent volleyball players.

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The Functional Form of the Relationship between Body Height, Body Mass Index and Change of Direction Speed, Agility in Elite Female Basketball and Handball Players

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References 44 publications

Predictors of Speed and Agility in Youth Male Basketball Players

Predictors of Speed and Agility in Youth Male Basketball Players

Anthropometric profile of the top-class female handball players participating in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Sex-specific relationship patterns between body morphology and maturity status with change of direction and agility in elite adolescent volleyball players

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