Differences in Anthropometry (Height) for Each Playing Position of Women's Basketball Athletes

Abstract

There are many studies on anthropometry (height) in sports, but anthropometric research (height) in team sports which requires playing positions, especially in basketball, is still limited. Although there are several studies on the sport of basketball that are oriented towards playing positions, they are still limited to the physical component. While research that is oriented towards anthropometry (height) playing positions is still limited and all are oriented towards the three groups of playing positions namely guard, forward and center. The aim of the study was to look at the differences in anthropometry (height) for each player's position based on five positions, namely point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. The research method uses a quantitative descriptive design with a retrospective causal comparative design or ex-post facto design. The sample is 20 basketball athletes from 27 districts and cities in West Java. Data analysis using SPSS software with one way-ANOVA test. The results of the study showed that there were differences in anthropometry (height) for each basketball athlete's playing position.