Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players
<b>Background/Aims:</b> Table tennis performance is influenced by various factors such as technique, tactics, and fitness. Additionally, many shots are executed at high speeds, developing significant levels of explosive strength in the lower extremities. This study aimed to assess the ju...
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| description | <b>Background/Aims:</b> Table tennis performance is influenced by various factors such as technique, tactics, and fitness. Additionally, many shots are executed at high speeds, developing significant levels of explosive strength in the lower extremities. This study aimed to assess the jump capacity and the elasticity index of the lower limbs among young table tennis players based on sex. Additionally, this study assessed leg asymmetries between the dominant and non-dominant limbs during jump tests. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 40 players (20 boys and 20 girls), aged 16–18 years, participated in the study. Vertical countermovement jump, squat jump, and horizontal jump tests were conducted to evaluate both vertical and horizontal jumping capacities, as well as leg asymmetries between the dominant and non-dominant limbs. <b>Results:</b> Differences were observed in both vertical and horizontal jumps, with male players achieving better results in all jumping capacities. However, female players obtained better values in elastic index. Additionally, significant differences were found between dominant and non-dominant legs in both male and female players. <b>Conclusions:</b> Considering that explosive strength is one of the most essential physical capacities in this sport, this information could prove valuable for talent identification, the design of training programs, and the optimization of physical performance monitoring systems in table tennis. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-84eac76a2f95467cb5c0ccda56e08aea2025-06-25T13:59:45ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422025-03-011029910.3390/jfmk10020099Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis PlayersJon Mikel Picabea-Arburu0Eñaut Ozaeta-Beaskoetxea1Society, Sports and Physical Exercise Research Group (GIKAFIT), Physical Education and Sport Department, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz, SpainDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain<b>Background/Aims:</b> Table tennis performance is influenced by various factors such as technique, tactics, and fitness. Additionally, many shots are executed at high speeds, developing significant levels of explosive strength in the lower extremities. This study aimed to assess the jump capacity and the elasticity index of the lower limbs among young table tennis players based on sex. Additionally, this study assessed leg asymmetries between the dominant and non-dominant limbs during jump tests. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 40 players (20 boys and 20 girls), aged 16–18 years, participated in the study. Vertical countermovement jump, squat jump, and horizontal jump tests were conducted to evaluate both vertical and horizontal jumping capacities, as well as leg asymmetries between the dominant and non-dominant limbs. <b>Results:</b> Differences were observed in both vertical and horizontal jumps, with male players achieving better results in all jumping capacities. However, female players obtained better values in elastic index. Additionally, significant differences were found between dominant and non-dominant legs in both male and female players. <b>Conclusions:</b> Considering that explosive strength is one of the most essential physical capacities in this sport, this information could prove valuable for talent identification, the design of training programs, and the optimization of physical performance monitoring systems in table tennis.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/10/2/99racket sportexplosive strengthlower limbsvertical jumphorizontal jump |
| spellingShingle | Jon Mikel Picabea-Arburu Eñaut Ozaeta-Beaskoetxea Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology racket sport explosive strength lower limbs vertical jump horizontal jump |
| title | Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players |
| title_full | Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players |
| title_fullStr | Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players |
| title_short | Sex Differences in Jump Capacity and Elastic Index in Table Tennis Players |
| title_sort | sex differences in jump capacity and elastic index in table tennis players |
| topic | racket sport explosive strength lower limbs vertical jump horizontal jump |
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