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Muscle Strength AssessmentScenarioCatching and throwing in the game of basketball are two essential skills. A player's grip strength plays an important role in their ability to maneuver both skills. Therefore, members of the high school basketball team will be administered a muscle strength test in an attempt to determine their hand grip strength. This measurement will be conducted in the high school gym. The team will be made up of 18 junior and senior athletes aged between 17 and 18. Measurement For this study, the test to be used will measure grip strength in basketball players. According to Ahmed (2013), “Grip strength is important in basketball as various movements rely on the continuous use of the wrist flexors and fingers in catching, holding, shooting, and throwing the ball” (p. 71). Equipment For the grip test players will use a digital hand dynamometer. Players will also need pen and paper to record test scores.ProceduresThis test will be administered in the high school b competition...