The Effect of Body Mass Index on Agility: A Perspective on Youth Volleyball Athletes Amateur

This research aims to analyze the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) with agility in young volleyball athletes. The problem raised in this study is the lack of understanding of roles BMI as a predictor of agility, although agility is an important component of volleyball performance. The study involved 14 male participants who took part in extracurricular volleyball activities. Measurement BMI this was done using a weight scale and a stature meter, while agility was measured with the Hexagonal Agility Test. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation test. Results indicate a significant positive correlation between BMI with agility, with a correlation coefficient of 0.631 and a significance value of 0.016 (p0.05). In conclusion, improvement BMI caused by increased muscle mass is associated with increased agility in young volleyball athletes. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of body composition in athletes' fitness management is needed to optimize their physical performance.