Characterization of physical performance and change of direction deficit across age groups in young female volleyball players

Abstract Background Volleyball performance relies heavily on agility, strength, and the ability to change direction, yet there is limited research investigating these physical attributes across different age groups in youth volleyball players. The change of direction (COD) deficit—a metric that isol...

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Published in:	BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Main Authors:	João P Oliveira, Daniel A Marinho, Pedro Jacinto, Tatiana Sampaio, Jorge E. Morais
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Volleyball Young athletes Neuromuscular performance Change of direction Agility testing
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01264-6