Table 4.
Physical performance characteristics in male players divided by birth semester.
| Variable | H1 (n = 14) | H2 (n = 11) | ∆% | d | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long jump, m | 1.93 (1.80, 2.06) | 1.82 (1.75, 1.89) | −5.70% | 0.05 | 0.165 |
| Abalakov, cm | 32.22 (28.07, 36.36) | 30.70 (27.95, 33.43) | −4.72% | 4.11 | 0.536 |
| TMBK, m | 4.05 (3.79, 4.32) | 3.74 (3.55, 3.93) | −7.65% | 0.06 | 0.065 |
| SUTB, km/h | 81.14 (77.76, 84.52) | 70.36 (65.86, 74.86) | −13.29% | 4.50 | <0.001 |
| STTB, km/h | 74.93 (71.49, 78.37) | 68.82 (64.91, 72.72) | −8.15% | 0.23 | 0.017 |
| Speed-agility, s | 10.30 (10.05, 10.54) | 10.24 (9.95, 10.54) | −0.58% | 0.37 | 0.760 |
| VO2max, mL·min·kg | 49.69 (47.80, 51.57) | 51.86 (49.57, 54.14) | 4.37% | 5.51 | 0.119 |
Data are expressed as mean (95% CI). H—half of birth; ∆%—percentage difference between birth semesters; d—Cohen’s effect size; TMBK—throwing medicine ball on knees; SUTB—suspension throwing ball; STTB—standing throwing ball.