Morouço, P.G.Dias, R.Menino, V.2026-05-082026-05-082014-06-17Morouço, P. G., Dias, R., & Menino, V. (2014). Soccer sprint and agility are similar between pre- and postpubescent boys, when ball is considered. Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte, 9(25, Supl. 1), S210.1696-5043http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/16253Conference name: 4th International Conference on Human Performance Development through Strength and Conditioning, NSCA 2014; Conference date: 26 June 2014 - 28 June 2014, Murcia, Spain.Introduction Scientific evidence suggests that specific physiological demands and anthropometrical prerequisites result in the selection of young players based onenhanced physiological performances and anthropometricaladvantage (1). How-ever, the competitive demands are not the same in youth categories, inducing different physical and physiological profiles from those of adult players (2). The purpose of the present study was to analyze possible differences in speed, agility and jump height of pre- and postpubescent soccer players.engSoccersprintagilitymaturationyouth playersconference paper