Relationship between Peak Growth Rate and physical tests in athletes of the Peruvian National Women's Softball Team U - 15

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: To analyze how PVC is related to performance in key physical tests (e.g., bat speed and pitching power) in a sample of athletes of the Peruvian U-15 Women's Softball Team.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. Twenty-eight players of the Peruvian U-15 Women's Softball Team, who train at the Videna facilities in Lima (Peru), were included. Weight, height and three physical tests [18.29 m (sec) speed test, static pitching power (MPH) and bat speed (MPH)] were evaluated.

Results: 5 cases were found as pre-pubertal, 9 as pubertal and 14 as postpubertal. In the physical tests were determined the mean values of: velocity 18.29 m (sec) 4.38±0.31second two, Static throwing power (MPH), 39.9±5.45mps, and Bat speed (MPH) and 43.1±5.12mps. The relationship between these variables was significant with maturity status. The pitching and bat tests were related to PVC between 42 and 64%. Meanwhile, with the velocity test was negative R2 = -45%.

Conclusion: Maturity status (PVC) has a significant influence on the physical performance of female softball players. Therefore, it is important to perform maturation evaluations to adapt training to individual needs, optimizing the development of strength and speed and thus improving performance.