Abstract:

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship of vertical jump and agility characteristics to talocrural joint and medial longitudinal arch mobility in elite male volleyball players. 19 male volleyball players with an average age of x̄:22,89±1,66 participated in this study. Vertical jump (VJ) measurements of the athletes were made using electronic jump mat, and agility (A) measurements were made with illionis agility test. Dorsiflexion (DFo), plantar flexion (PFo) angles, navicular height (NY) measurement and navicular drop (ND) tests were used to determine the mobility of the talocrural joint and medial longitudinal arch. Data were evaluated with Spearman Correlation and Mann Whitney U tests at p<0.05 significance level. According to the results of the study, there was a significant positive correlation between VJ and NY in the right foot and PFo in the left foot. It was observed that there was a negative significant correlation between A, and DFo and PFo in the right foot, and between PFo in the left foot. In conclusion, in this study, it was seen that medial longitudinal arch height and talocrural joint mobility were related to vertical jump and agility in volleyball players. It is thought that these results can be used in the criteria of athlete talent determination and training processes.