Naslov
The analysis of differences in motoric and functional abilities between Croatian and Japanese basketball National teams

Autori
Milanović, Luka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
9th Annual congress of European College of Sport Science Book of Abstracts / Van Praagh ; Emmanuel - Clermont - Ferrand : European College of Sport Science (ECSS), 2004

Skup
9th Annual congress of European College of Sport Science

Mjesto i datum
Clermont-Ferrand, Francuska, 03.07.2004. - 06.07.2004

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Ostalo

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Croatia; Japan; basketball; level of fitness

Sažetak
Level of motoric and functional abilities presents very important factor in overall quality of a player or a team (Brittenham, 1995). This research was carried out in order to determine the differences between croatian and japanese basketball national teams. Both teams were tested at the begining of preparation period. 10 players form each team were tested in 11 variables. It is possible to say that these variables present good insight in basketball players’ fitness because they include most important motoric (explosive power, flexibility, agility, strenght, speed endurance) and functional abilities (VO2max), and anthropometric characteristics (body fat percentage). Multivariate and univariate variance analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results showed significant multivariate differences (0, 05) in conditioning status between national teams of Croatia and Japan. Univariate analysis showed significant differences (0, 05) only in two variables. Croatian players showed higher level of explosive power of throwing and repetitive strenght of trunk. In conclusion, results in these variables proved higher level of fitness of croatian players which can be explained by implementation of long-term programmed training and playing in top level basketball leagues.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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