Position Specific Anthropometry and Throwing Velocity of Elite female Water Polo Players.
Author/s
Martínez, J.G.; Vila, M.H.; Ferragut, C.; Noguera, M.M.; Abraldes Valeiras, José Arturo; [et al.]Date
2015-02Discipline/s
Actividad Física y DeporteSubject/s
SomatotypeBody composition
Hand grip
Dynamic shot
Abstract
This study was conducted with the following aims: (a) to describe the effect of playing position on anthropometrics and throwing velocity in elite female water polo players and (b) to observe any relationships between anthropometric parameters and throwing velocity. To achieve these aims, we analyzed a total of 46 female elite players (age: 22.5 ± 5.1 years; height: 172.0 ± 6.9 cm, body mass: 67.4 ± 7.5 kg) members of the top 4 teams of the Spanish Honour Division women league (21 offensive wings players, 17 center, and 8 goalkeepers). Wings were significantly shorter and had smaller arm spans than goalkeepers and center players. Goalkeepers demonstrated longer forearm lengths than wing and center players. No other significant differences were evident between positions in terms of anthropometric, strength, or throwing velocity variables The somatotype of the offensive wing players was mesomorphic, whereas centers were endomorph (classified as endomesomorphic). Height, arm span, muscula...