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Multidimensional performance characteristics in talented male youth volleyball players.

Institute of Sport Pedagogy and Coaching Science, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Pediatric exercise science (impact factor: 1.71). 11/2011; 23(4):537-48.
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine whether anthropometric, physical, psychological, and skill test results could be used to discriminate between male junior volleyball players of varying ability. A total of 66 elite and nonelite male Estonian volleyball players aged 16-17 years were measured for anthropometric and physical variables and sport-specific skills. In addition, the players' provided self-reports of dispositional achievement goals, perceived sport competence and enjoyment and their game intelligence was measured. Selected youth players scored better than nonselected youth players on physical (explosive strength), technical (passing and spiking), and cognitive (game intelligence) characteristics and reported higher mastery-approach goals, perceived sport competence and enjoyment of sport. The most discriminating variables were game intelligence, mastery approach goals, perceived sport competence and passing technique. These results suggest the important role of multidimensional performance measures in selecting and developing young male volleyball players.

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Keywords

anthropometric
 
discriminate
 
discriminating variables
 
dispositional achievement goals
 
explosive strength
 
game intelligence
 
higher mastery-approach goals
 
male junior volleyball players
 
mastery approach goals
 
nonelite male Estonian volleyball players
 
nonselected youth players
 
players'
 
skill test results
 
sport competence
 
sport-specific skills
 
technical
 
varying ability
 
young male volleyball players
 
youth players