HUBUNGAN BODY ANTROPOMETRI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN FREE THROW PADA PEMAIN BASKET SMA

Background : Basketball is a team sport that requires mastery of fundamental skills, particularly shooting, which is the primary means of scoring. One type of shot that plays an important role in determining game outcomes is the free throw, especially in closely contested matches. Free throw performance is influenced by various factors, one of which is the player’s anthropometric characteristics. This study aimed to examine the relationship between body anthropometry, including torso length, arm length, and leg length, and free throw performance among senior high school (SMA) basketball athletes.
Research of Methods : This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The research subjects were basketball athletes from SMAK St. Albertus Malang who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection involved anthropometric measurements and a free throw performance test. Data analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between body anthropometric variables and free throw performance.
Results : The results showed that the p-values were greater than 0.05 (p > 0.05), indicating that there was no significant relationship between body anthropometry and free throw performance among senior high school basketball athletes.
Conclusion : The findings indicate that there is no significant relationship between body anthropometric characteristics and free throw performance among basketball athletes at SMAK St. Albertus Malang.