title: Selection and classification of high school volleyball players from performance tests.
abstract: The purpose of this study were to determine the accuracy of general and specific tests for identifying the players on freshmen (FR), junior varsity (JV), and varsity (VR) teams and the precision of tests to differentiate between starters and nonstarters at each level of play. Fifty high school volleyball players were tested during the first week of practice for six general and four specific motor performance tests. The specific tests included the overhead volley, forearm pass, wall spike, and self bump/set test. The general tests included height, weight, percent body fat, agility run, vertical jump, and two flexibility maneuvers. VR players were significantly better in vertical jump, agility, and all specific ball-handling tests than FR and VJ players. The combination of forearm pass, overhead volley, vertical jump, and weight correctly classified 68% of the players to their team level. The combination of bump-set, height, weight, and shoulder flexibility allowed correct classification of 78% of the starters and nonstarters. General and specific tests can successfully select and classify high school volleyball players.
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletics, Anamosa High School, IA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thissen-Milder
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Mayhew
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003071:Cognition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness; D013177:Sports / Q000145:classification*