JUMPING PERFORMANCE COMPARISON IN YOUNG MALE BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Andi Spahi, Artan Nika, Rando Kukeli

Abstract

Jumping performance is crucial in team games with regards to basketball and volleyball. The aim of this study was to compare jumping performance in youth basketball and volleyball players. In total 61 male youth players (16.5 years) with regards to volleyball (N=28) and basketball (N=33) did assessment about anthropometric and jumping performance (standing long jump and high jump). Results for body height show (volleyball mean body height 177.8 cm and basketball 174.7 cm) and body weight (volleyball mean body weight 72.1 kg and basketball 67.2 kg). Standing long jump performances were for volleyball 222.3 cm and basketball 178.0 cm while for high jump the performance in volleyball were 289.7 cm and basketball 272.8 cm. Comparison statistical data analysis between disciplines for standing long jump show statistical significance difference in favor of volleyball players (p= 0.000). Also, the same jumping performance with regards to high jump in favor of volleyball players were found (p= 0.000). In conclusion data analysis of this study found that volleyball youth players have higher jumping performance comparing to basketball players.

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