2.3.2. Medicine Ball Chest Test (MBC)

Medicine ball throw tests have been reported to be a valid and reliable measure of upper body strength and power [11]. Furthermore, static, and dynamic throws are significantly correlated with some performance measures and can reflect the force transfer between the core and limbs [46]. Since soccer players require strength and stability during rotary movements, the MBC was performed dynamically in a standing position [47]. Participants kept a split stance position with the front foot in contact with a starting line on the floor and held a 6 Kg medicine ball in their hands. Then, they threw the medicine ball as far as possible with a chest pass. Participants were allowed to rotate the trunk before the throw without moving their feet. The test was performed with the right and left foot in an anterior position. The throws were marked at the first contact on the ground and the distance from starting line was determined using a tape measure.