Table 2 Comparison of skill related physical fitness parameters between basketball and football players
Skill related fitness variable | Basketball players (Mean ± SD) | Football players (Mean ± SD) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sprint speed (s) (40-m sprint test) | 5.48 ± 0.50 | 5.91 ± 0.41 | 0.001* |
Agility (s)—pro agility test | 5.98 ± 0.33 | 5.39 ± 0.49 | < 0.001* |
Medicine ball throw (m) | 7.61 ± 1.08 | 6.09 ± 0.53 | < 0.001* |
Vertical jump—both legs (cm) | 47.97 ± 6.82 | 37.9 ± 6.22 | < 0.001* |
Vertical jump—left leg (cm) | 34.87 ± 6.40 | 32.57 ± 8.63 | 0.24 |
Vertical jump—right leg (cm) | 37.80 ± 8.02 | 28.57 ± 6.60 | < 0.001* |
Coordination—wall catch per minute | 51.30 ± 6.08 | 40.37 ± 8.99 | < 0.001* |
Static balance (s) | 51.97 ± 12.96 | 15.07 ± 1.74 | < 0.001* |
Reaction time (s) drop stick test | 0.12 ± 0.02 | 0.11 ± 0.01 | 0.014* |