Abstract
Prediction of football-playing ability from several tests of power and anthropometric measures and a prediction of body fat from several skinfold sites was determined among university-level football players. Success in football ability, determined from the coach's rating, correlated highly with skinfolds, % body fat, and a few power measures. Skinfold estimates of body fat can be accurately assessed ( r = .92) from two sites, iliac crest and cheek. Football teams would benefit from periodic “in-season” and “offseason” checks on body fat to ensure compliance to a year-long training program.
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