Table 1.
Physical characteristics of the players (mean ± standard deviation).
| Playing Position | n | Height (cm) | Body Mass (kg) | BMI (kg/m2) | Age (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Wing | 48 | 186.9 ± 5.7 | 84.4 ± 7.9 | 24.2 | 28.3 ± 4.6 |
| Left Back | 73 | 196.1 ± 4.2 | 97.2 ± 6.5 | 25.3 | 26.8 ± 4.7 |
| Center Back | 55 | 189.7 ± 5.8 | 90.3 ± 6.9 | 25.1 | 27.5 ± 5.0 |
| Right Back | 52 | 194.4 ± 5.8 | 95.7 ± 8.9 | 25.3 | 27.9 ± 4.8 |
| Right Wing | 50 | 184.6 ± 5.4 | 83.1 ± 6.3 | 24.4 | 28.0 ± 4.4 |
| Line Player | 79 | 196.8 ± 4.6 | 105.3 ± 8.5 | 27.2 | 28.5 ± 4.7 |
| Total | 414 | 192.4 ± 6.7 | 94.3 ± 10.5 | 25.5 | 28.1 ± 4.8 |