Impact of Morphological Characteristics on the Situational-Motor Abilities of Sitting Volleyball Players

Abstract

Analysis of the impact of morphological characteristics on situational-motor abilities of sitting volleyball players was applied on the sample of 90 examinees, registered players of Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina in sitting volleyball, and among of them it was fifteen representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this research is applied a set of battery test which contains 23 variables in which 15 variables are of morphological characteristics and the system of 8 variables for assessing situational-motor abilities of sitting volleyball players. The aim of this research is was to prove which is the impact of morphological characteristics of sitting volleyball players, and what impact these have on certain characteristics of situationalmotor abilities of sitting volleyball players. We performed a regression analysis of the first criterion variables of situational-motor abilities in manifest space morphological variables of sitting volleyball players. Morphological characteristics applied in the system of predictor variables, four significantly affect on the results of situational motor tests which respectively means that in test isolated regression situational factors of motor abilities. The research results indicate that the players who have more arms length, the width of the pelvis, upper arm circumference, lower abdominal skinfold will affect and make an advantage in the implementation of situational-motor abilities.

Physical Fitness Profiles of Sitting Volleyball Players of the Turkish National Team

“…According to the results of the research, it was reported that the players with longer arm lengths, wider pelvis width and upper arm circumference, and lower abdominal skinfold values have an advantage in application of conditional-motor features and morphological measurements were dominant in sitting volleyball. The findings of that research verify the determinations obtained by Mahmutovic et al [9].…”

“…However, although the height of the net is lower, considering the characteristics of the game, since failure to contact either buttocks to the ground is forbidden by rule, we are of the opinion that both upper extremities and upper body height is vital in all parts of the game, particularly in offence and block positions, and they are important criteria in selection of the players. This determination is supported by the research conducted by [9,21].…”

“…A research was reported to be conducted by Mahmutovic et al [9] to determine the effects of morphological features of the sitting volleyball players in Bosnia Herzegovina Premier League on conditional-motor skills. According to the results of the research, it was reported that the players with longer arm lengths, wider pelvis width and upper arm circumference, and lower abdominal skinfold values have an advantage in application of conditional-motor features and morphological measurements were dominant in sitting volleyball.…”

“…It was mentioned that the explosive power factors of the participants are important at the initial measurements; however, after the training processes, motor skills primarily develop, rendering mobility and agility the basic component. Although the researches [9,21,22] include important correlations and useful information regarding anthropometric and motor performances of the players, it was observed that they did not provide any averages regarding neither anthropometric nor motor performances. In this respect, this research differs from the existing ones with regards to its findings providing average values.…”

“…Sitting volleyball is a sport activity that provides evident positive effects during rehabilitation and general resocialization of the individuals with physical disability [9]. Sitting volleyball requires moving on the floor by using hands and quick reactions for getting into position early enough to play effectively.…”