Selection-Dependent Differences in Youth Elite Basketball Players’ Relative Age, Maturation-Related Characteristics, and Motor Performance
Daniel Leyhr, David M. Rosch, Sean P. Cumming, Oliver Höner
Abstract
: Coaches working in national, but also preceding selection stages (regional and club level) should raise their awareness to relative age and biological maturation when evaluating players' potential and current (motor) performance.
Topics & Concepts
PsychologyBasketballSprintMaturity (psychological)DemographyDevelopmental psychologyPhysical therapyMedicineHistorySociologyArchaeologySports Performance and TrainingSport Psychology and PerformanceSports injuries and prevention