scholarly journals Anthropometric Characteristics and Vertical Jump Abilities by Player Position and Performance Level of Junior Female Volleyball Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8377
Author(s):  
Suncica Pocek ◽  
Zoran Milosevic ◽  
Nemanja Lakicevic ◽  
Kristina Pantelic-Babic ◽  
Milka Imbronjev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Women's Volleyball

Although absolute jump heights should be considered an important factor in judging the performance requirements of volleyball players, limited data is available on age-appropriate categories. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in specific anthropometric characteristics and jumping performance variables in under−19 female volleyball players in relation to playing position and performance level. The sample of subjects consisted of 354 players who prepared for the U19 Women’s Volleyball European Championship 2020 (17.4 ± 0.8 years, 1.81 ± 0.07 m, 67.5 ± 7.1 kg). Playing positions analyzed were setters (n = 55), opposites (n = 37), middle blockers (n = 82), outside hitters (n = 137), and liberos (n = 43). The results showed player position differences in every performance level group in variables of body height, spike, and block jump. Observed differences are a consequence of highly specific tasks of different positions in the composition of the team. Players of different performance levels are significantly different, with athletes of higher-ranked teams achieving better results. The acquired data could be useful for the selection and profiling of young volleyball players.

scholarly journals Comparison of Morphological Profiles and Performance Variables Between Female Volleyball Players of the First and Second Division In Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Carvalho ◽  
Paulo Roriz ◽  
Daniel Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Jump Height ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
And Performance

AbstractKnowledge of players’ anthropometric profiles may contribute to a better understanding of the differences between their performance levels. For example, vertical jump height, which is a major indicator of a volleyball player’s performance, is influenced by favorable anthropometric variables. This study’s aim was to describe anthropometric profiles of elite female volleyball players competing in the 1st and 2nd divisions in Portugal and to link these profiles with performance skills such as jump height obtained during blocking and spiking actions. Fifty-nine volleyball players were analyzed according to their competitive level, forming three independent groups: GA (n = 20, A1 division, ranked first), GB (n = 21, A1 division, ranked last) and GC (n = 18, A2 division). Anthropometric data collected included body mass and height, arm span, seven skinfolds (triceps, biceps, subscapular, suprailiac, abdominal, thigh and calf), four body perimeters (relaxed brachial, contracted brachial, thigh and calf), and two body diameters (humeral and femoral). Performance data included the height obtained during block and spike actions. Significant differences were found between groups (GA/GB from A1 and GC from A2). Players in the GA had the highest body mass (68.05 ± 6.62 kg, p < 0.05), body height (176.35 ± 6.21 cm, p < 0.05), arm span (177.59 ± 6.09 cm, p < 0.05), lean mass (53.51 ± 4.94 kg, p < 0.05) and vertical jump heights (block: 0.36 ± 0.06 m and spike: 0.43 ± 0.05 m, p < 0.05). As expected, the fat mass percentage of GA players was the lowest (21.30 ± 2.61%). The results suggest that anthropometric profiles of volleyball players may vary according to the competitive level. The higher body mass, body height, arm span, and lean mass presented by GA players in comparison with GC players suggest these variables are important for top-level performance, since these athletes also exhibited higher jump heights. Variables such as height and arm span have a considerable genetic influence and could be important for early talent identification in volleyball. Other variables such as body mass, lean mass and vertical jump performance are more complex, since they also reflect the effects of environmental and training conditions.

scholarly journals Choice of Pole and Ski Lengths Among Elite Cross-Country Skiers: The Influence of Sex and Performance Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per-Øyvind Torvik ◽  
Roland van den Tillaar ◽  
Øyvind Sandbakk
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Sprint Performance ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Secondary Purpose ◽  
Double Poling ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
And Performance

Cross-country (XC) skiers employ whole-body exercise to generate speed through poles and skis. The choice of optimal pole and ski lengths are therefore of high importance. The aim of this study was to document pole and ski lengths among elite male and female cross-country skiers in the classical and skating styles and to investigate sex differences in body-height-normalized pole and ski lengths. Our secondary purpose was to correlate body-height-normalized pole and ski lengths with performance level within both sexes. In total, Norwegian men and women (n = 87 and 36, respectively), participating in the Norwegian XC championship 2020, were investigated. Most athletes used poles close to the length allowed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) in the classical style among both sexes, with men using slightly longer poles than women (p &lt; 0.05). Body-height-normalized pole lengths in skating were similar in men and women (around 90% of body height). Women used relatively longer ski lengths than men in both styles (p &lt; 0.05). Women showed moderate correlations (r = 0.43, p &lt; 0.05) between body-height-normalized pole lengths and sprint performance. Male and female cross-country skiers use as long classical ski poles as possible within the current regulations, while they use skating poles similar to recommendations given by the industry. The fact that men use longer body-height-normalized poles than women, where there is a correlation between pole length and sprint performance, indicate that faster women are able to better utilize the potential of using longer poles when double-poling. However, while women use relatively longer skis than men, no correlation with performance occurred for any of the sexes.

scholarly journals Determining strength training needs using the force-velocity profile of elite female handball and volleyball players

2020 ◽  
pp. 174795412096404
Author(s):  
Leonidas Petridis ◽  
Gergely Pálinkás ◽  
Zsófia Tróznai ◽  
Bettina Béres ◽  
Katinka Utczás
Keyword(s):  
Velocity Profile ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Total Force ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Force Velocity

The aim of this study was to assess the vertical jump performance and the force-velocity profile of elite female handball and volleyball players. Forty-one female athletes were measured, 28 handball players (age: 24.0 ± 3.6 years, body height: 1.75 ± 0.05 m, body mass: 69.0 ± 7.3 kg) and 13 volleyball players (age: 24.1 ± 5.2 years, body height: 1.83 ± 0.07 m and body mass: 74.9 ± 7.9 kg). All players performed unloaded and loaded countermovement jumps (CMJ) on a force platform. The theoretical maximal force ( F0), the theoretical maximum velocity ( v0), the theoretical maximal power ( Pmax), the slope of the F-v relationship ( Sfv) and the force-velocity imbalance ( FVimb) were calculated. Mean value of vertical jump height was 0.33 ± 0.03m, with no difference between handball and volleyball players. Mean values of F0, v0, Pmax, Sfv and FVimb for all players were 31.2 ± 2.6 N/kg, 3.10 ± 0.50 m·s−1, 24.2 ± 3.2 w/kg, -10.32 ± 2.09 Ns/m/kg and 28.1 ± 13.3% respectively. Two players had a low magnitude velocity-deficit, whereas most of the players exhibited a low to high force-deficit. A strong correlation was found between the ratio of measured to optimal F-v slope with the change in the proportion of net force to total force during unloaded and loaded conditions. The findings suggest that it would be beneficial for these athletes to first decrease their force deficit through mainly maximal strength training before implementing training to further maximize power output. Establishment of the F-v profile could be a useful diagnostic tool for coaches to optimize strength training and to design training intervention based on the individual need of each athlete.

scholarly journals CORRELATION OF SPECIFIC COORDINATION BY YOUNG FEMALE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS AND PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF TECHNICAL ELEMENTS IN VOLLEYBALL

sportlogia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Tamara Karalić ◽  
◽  
Adriana Ljubojević ◽  
Nikolina Gerdijan ◽  
Željko Vukić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Female ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Body composition and performance variables differences in female volleyball players by agegroup and playing position

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Samuel Tessutti ◽  
Samuel da Silva Aguiar ◽  
Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa ◽  
Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽  
Ricardo Franco Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mass ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Shuttle Run

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the age and inter- and intra-position differences in the anthropometric variables and physical performance in young female players of Brazilian women's volleyball. Fifty-eight female volleyball players participated, divided into 3 age groups: (a) 14 and under (n=20; mean age = 12.6±0.7 years), (b) between 14 and 17 (n=31; mean age = 15.6±1.2 years), and (c) over 17 (n=7; mean age = 18.9±0.9 years). In addition, the players were also divided according to their positions: setters (n=7), opposites (n=13), passer-hitters (n=17), middle blockers (n=12) and liberos (n=9). Anthropometric characteristics, flexibility, strength / resistance abdominal muscles, pushups, explosive power of the arms, jumping abilities, shuttle run and 20-m sprint tests were evaluated. Analyses showed differences among age and playing positions for the height and bone mass (p<0.05). In the fitness assessment, no differences were found between playing positions (p>0.05). However, differences were found among for age groups horizontal jump, shuttle run and 20-m sprint, with players >17 performing better than <14 and between 14-17 years of age (p<0.05). These results demonstrated that the height, bone mass and horizontal jump, shuttle run and 20-m sprint are age dependent, while physical performance independent on the playing positions.

scholarly journals Změny kinetických charakteristik odrazu volejbalistů mládežnických kategorií v průběhu šesti měsíců

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Pavel Korvas ◽  
Jaroslav Šamšula
Keyword(s):  
Training Programme ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Average Strength ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Regular Training ◽  
Very High

The authors compare four variables of an attack jump between two groups of volleyball players, juniors and cadets. We observed during six months average strength of rebound, maximal impulse of strength, the time of whole rebound and the time reaching maximal impulse of strength. Th e group of juniors had better results for every parameter but cadets reached the highest improvement. Th e younger group gets to positive changes in average strength during rebound by 17,4 %, and for the time of whole rebound about 16,6 %. Maximal impulse of strength was increased by 3,9 % and the time reaching maximal impulse of strength was shorter 14,4 %. Juniors reached smaller changes than cadets, for average strength during rebound 9,2 %, maximal impulse of strength was increased by 12,5 % and the time of whole rebound about 10,6 %. Th e value of maximal impulse of strength was worst by 5,2 %. Th e both groups realized training programme of a very high quality, juniors 342 hours and cadets 211 hour of trainings load. Th e diff erences in results and value of changes are consequences of maturity, time of regular training process and performance level of our groups.

scholarly journals Anthropometric characteristics and physical performance of taekwondo athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa Formalioni ◽  
Bruno Fernandes Antunez ◽  
Fabrício Boscolo Del Vecchio ◽  
Léo Dutra Cabistany ◽  
Victor Silveira Coswig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Isometric Handgrip ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Specific Performance ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Senior Athletes ◽  
The City

Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to measure anthropometric and physical performance variables of TKD athletes from the city of Pelotas - RS. Forty-five athletes aged 16.4 ± 5.2 years and time of practice of 3.25 ± 3.6 years were evaluated. Athletes performed anthropometric evaluation and physical, general and specific performance tests. In the sum of seven skin folds, men presented lower values ??(106.1 ± 49.5 mm versus 143.4 ± 43.2 mm, p <0.002). Male seniors presented better performance in the vertical jump compared to beginners (42.3 ± 8.5cm versus 24.8 ± 10.1cm, p <0.03) and to women (22.1 ± 4.3cm, p <0.03). Graduated individuals perform higher number of arm pushups than beginners and women and more repetitions in the abdominal test. Male junior and senior athletes had higher isometric handgrip strength than females (48.3 ± 3.9 kgf and 38.1 ± 12.6 kgf versus 29 ± 5.6 kgf, p <0.001). Men covered longer distance in the yo-yo test than women (606.6 ± 233.8m versus 200 ± 113.1m, p <0.001). In the Wingate test, men produced greater peak and average relative power. No differences in flexibility were observed. In the single kick test, seniors kicked faster than less experienced athletes (200.6 ± 12.3m / s versus 258 ± 5.6m / s, p <0.001) and performed greater number of kicks in the 21s, 6 ± 2.1 reps versus 15.5 ± 0.7 reps, p <0.001). It was concluded that there are differences between male and female TKD athletes regarding anthropometric and motor characteristics, and that more experienced athletes exhibit greater general and specific physical fitness.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON THE POWER OF LOWER LIMBS IN MODERATELY ADVANCED FEMALE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Maćkała ◽  
Andrzej Synówka ◽  
Marin Ćorluka ◽  
Janez Vodicar
Keyword(s):  
Limb Development ◽  
Optical Measurement ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Horizontal Length ◽  
Volleyball Players

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of four weeks' application of plyometric training of modifying character (circuit manner of execution) on the explosive power of lover limb development (rebound jump emphasis on vertical and horizontal movement) in moderately advanced female volleyball players. Fourteen female volleyball players from Academic Sports Club, which played matches at the 3rd level of women's league, participated in the experiment (mean /SD: age 22.66 ± 2,96 y, body height 180.78 ± 6.1 cm, body mass 71.9 ± 4.9 kg). Volleyball players performed three DJs from a 20/40/60 cm platform with two different rebound jump: one of vertical (height of the rebound) and second of horizontal (length of the rebound) performance. The Opto-Jump optical measurement system was used to perform measurements of contact flying times, with an accuracy of 1/1,000 seconds, and the height and length of rebound-jump. Additionally, this experiment addressed 4 weeks of regular plyometric training (PT) divided into 2 dependent training sessions ( combine with other volleyball activities). Results showed only significant statistical differences in two jumps (DJ-40 cm and DJ60 cm with horizontal-rebound) after the application of the four-weeks of plyometric training. There were no significant changes in the DJ -20/40/60 cm with vertical-rebound. Our findings suggest that plyometric training positively affects horizontal jump performance, albeit with an improvement greater than that recorded with a vertical jump. The lack of solid strength preparation before the plyometric intervention, executed in the manner as a circuit, - means lack of quality and performed as a unit combined with other volleyball activities greatly impacted (poor) results in DJ-20/40/60-cm with a vertical rebound.

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