ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2026
Beyond chronological age: maturity offset is positively associated with performance in throwing-related tests in youth track and field throwing athletes.
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Introduction: This study examined the influence of maturity offset, defined as distance from age at peak height velocity, on sport motor test performance in female and male youth track and field throwing athletes aged 13-19 years. The aim was to improve test interpretation and support valid talent identification. Methods: A retrospective data analysis was conducted on 468 observations (female: Results: Higher maturity offset was positively related to performance of throwing-related tests, corresponding to an increase of 12.8% (95% CI: 10.3, 15.3; Discussion: Maturity offset affects physical test outcomes in youth throwers, especially in power-related throwing tasks. These findings highlight the importance of considering maturity offset when interpreting test results to reduce bias in talent identification and better support long-term athlete development.
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