Abstract

Biomechanical features of male and female basketball players (24 each) playing at different floor positions were studied. A force plate with an amplifier, A/D converter and minocomputer were used to measure the maximum external power, absolute and per kg body mass, and the height of rise of body mass center, in the counter-movement jump (CMJ). The best results of jump parameters were recorded in male and female wingers, the male ones having highest muscle torques. Lowest absolute external power values were seen in male centre players and female play-makers, and lowest relative power and height of rise of body mass center values - male and female centre players. The latter ones and male play-makers had lowest arm and trunk muscle torques, while lowest leg muscle torques were seen in all centre players. Verf.-Referat