Physiological and anthropometric correlates of tackling ability in rugby league players

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 540-548

  Gabbett, Tim J ^a  

^a Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Football Club   (Australia)

Author keywords

Correlation; Defense; Physique; Somatotype; Wrestle

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANTHROPOMETRY; ARTICLE; ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; FOOTBALL; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSIOLOGY;

ADULT; ANTHROPOMETRY; ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; FOOTBALL; HUMANS; MALE; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 67449088940     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31818efe8b     Document Type: Article

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