Reliability and Validity of Selected Baseball Skill Tests for Junior Players
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Determining the validity and reliability of particular baseball skill tests for younger players was the aim of this study. In youth sports, skill evaluation is crucial for spotting talent and tracking performance growth. However, objective evaluation is limited in junior baseball due to the absence of standardized and scientifically validated performance tests. In this study, junior baseball players between the ages of 13 and 17 were given specific baseball skill tests, such as throwing accuracy, catching ability, batting accuracy, and base running speed. Forty gamers in all took part in the study. Reliability was established using the test-retest approach, and criterion validity was demonstrated by comparing test results with performance evaluations from experts. The findings showed significant validity coefficients between 0.74 and 0.88 and good reliability coefficients between 0.81 and 0.93. The results imply that the chosen skill assessments are legitimate and dependable instruments for evaluating junior players' baseball abilities. These assessments can help coaches, teachers, and sports administrators find talent and assess performance.
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20740636
Publication Date: 2026-03-31
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