A Comparison of Physical Characteristics and Power Outputs in Adolescent Basketball Players According to Positions

Authors : Serkan Aydın, Sercan Öncen, Erhan Kara

Pages : 1-15

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Publication Date : 2025-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the differences in physical characteristics and power output among adolescent basketball players according to their positions. Method: A total of 25 participants (15.71±0.76 years) voluntarily took part in the study. To assess participants\\\' physical characteristics, body weight, fat mass, muscle mass, core muscle mass, and basal metabolic rate were measured using the Tanita TBF-300 bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) method. Power output differences were determined using anaerobic power measurements obtained from handgrip and back strength tests and jump tests. The participants\\\' data were analysed using the IBM SPSS 24 statistical software package. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis and Tamhane post hoc tests were used to compare the physical characteristic and power output-based values between groups. Results: Statistical analyses revealed significant differences in height, body weight, muscle mass, core muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, and anaerobic power values among adolescent basketball players according to their positions (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were found in body fat mass, handgrip strength or back strength. It was determined that most of the significant differences were between the guard and forward positions. Conclusion: In conclusion, it has been determined that the height, body weight, muscle mass, core muscle mass, basal metabolic rate and anaerobic power values of adolescent basketball players differ according to their playing position. These findings support the idea that different positions in basketball require different physical and strength characteristics. The study has two limitations: the sample size is small, and the focus is on adolescent basketball players.
Keywords : Basketbol, Oyuncu Pozisyonu, Fiziksel Özellikler, Güç Çıktıları

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