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Arm Length
Arm length measurement is a simple measure though important in the anthropometrical profiling of athletes for some sports. See also arm span measurement, which is a measure of the total distance from one fingertip to the other.
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purpose: Long arms are advantageous for some sports which involve reaching and tackling. -
equipment required: ruler or tape measure
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description / procedure: A measurement is made from the point of the shoulder to the tip of the little finger.
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advantages: very low cost, simple and quick test
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other comments: It is important for the subject to fully stretch out the fingers to get the maximum length. This test is used at the AFL Draft Camp
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- see also the similar test arm span measurement
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