Relationship between anthropometry and physical performance by biological maturation in elite junior tennis players
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- Ricardo López-García +−
- José Omar Lagunes Carrasco+−
- Fernando Alberto Ochoa-Ahmed+−
- Luis Enrique Carranza-García +−
- Ricardo Navarro-Orocio+−
- Rubén Ramírez-Nava+−
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The aim of this study was to analyze the association of biological maturation (BM) with anthropometric measurements and physical performance in elite junior tennis players. Sixteen female (14.12 ± 1.20 years of age) and 17 male tennis players (13.76 ± 1.20 years of age) were evaluated from the ranking of the National Children's and Youth Circuit of the Mexican Tennis Federation. Two groups were formed, U14 and U16. Anthropometric and physical performance measures were evaluated. The equation of Mirwald et al. (2002) was used to obtain the MB. The results showed differences in MB between U14 and U16 male categories. Also, in the values of weight, height, BMI, body length, biestiloideo diameter, biiliocrestal diameter, body fat, Abalakov jump and medicine ball throws (p ≤ 0.05). In females, no significant differences were found among the physical performance variables. MB in U14- U16 correlated with SJ, CMJ, Abalakov and LBC, acromial-radiale, biiliocrestal and fat percentage (p ≤ 0.05) and in males’ U14 hand grip, overhead ball throw, bone lengths and biiliocrestal diameter were associated with MB (p ≤ 0.05). The association between biological maturation, anthropometric measurements and physical performance can vary considerably among tennis players of different categories. Not all tennis players at the same stage of biological maturation will have the same anthropometric or physical performance characteristics, as other factors such as genetics, training and lifestyle habits also play an important role.
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