Table 1 Characteristics of the study participants (N = 56) by group
Characteristic | F: 13 yrs. (n = 14) | M: 14 yrs. (n = 24) | M: 15 yrs. (n = 18) |
|---|---|---|---|
Body height (cm) | 165.4 ± 6.2 | 178.3 ± 7.6 | 181.4 ± 8.0 |
Body mass (kg) | 58.9 ± 12.2 | 67.8 ± 13.2 | 69.8 ± 10.1 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 21.4 ± 3.5 | 21.2 ± 2.7 | 21.2 ± 2.4 |
Left arm length (cm) | 83.4 ± 4.3 | 89.9 ± 4.0 | 92.7 ± 4.1 |
Right arm length (cm) | 84.5 ± 4.4 | 90.6 ± 4.1 | 93.3 ± 4.0 |
Arm dominance (L/R) | 1/13 | 3/21 | 3/15 |
Throwing arm (L/R) | 0/14 | 2/22 | 2/16 |
Training experience (yrs) | 5.9 ± 1.3 | 6.5 ± 2.5 | 9.3 ± 2.2 |