ESTIMATING REFERENCE VALUE FOR BUTTERFLY AGILITY TEST AMONG RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Description
This dataset was developed as part of a cross-sectional study aimed at establishing reference values for the Butterfly Agility Test (BAT) among recreational basketball players aged 18–30 years. Agility is a fundamental component of basketball performance, involving rapid acceleration, deceleration, directional changes, balance, and coordination. The Butterfly Agility Test is commonly used to assess agility in athletes; however, reference values for recreational basketball players are limited. Therefore, this study was conducted to provide population-specific reference values that can be used by researchers, physiotherapists, coaches, and sports scientists for performance assessment and comparison. Data were collected from healthy male and female recreational basketball players aged 18–30 years who met the predefined eligibility criteria and voluntarily participated in the study. All participants were assessed under standardized testing conditions to ensure consistency and reliability of measurements. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics, including age, sex, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI), were recorded prior to testing. Participants then performed the Butterfly Agility Test according to a standardized testing protocol, and completion time (in seconds) was recorded as the primary outcome measure. The dataset contains participant-level data and summary statistics related to Butterfly Agility Test performance. Variables included in the dataset comprise participant identification codes, demographic information, anthropometric measurements, and Butterfly Agility Test completion times. Statistical analyses were performed to establish reference values for the study population. Results were summarized using median and interquartile range (IQR), with separate analyses conducted for male and female participants to provide sex-specific reference values. The data provide insight into the distribution of Butterfly Agility Test performance among recreational basketball players aged 18–30 years. Lower completion times indicate better agility performance, whereas higher completion times indicate lower agility performance. These reference values can be used to evaluate individual athlete performance, monitor changes following training interventions, assess rehabilitation outcomes, and support return-to-sport decision-making.
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- Maharishi Markandeshwar University, MullanaHaryana, Ambāla