Height of an athlete is one of the key factors for players.Through this blog I would like to address this ever long question.
Usain Bolt,Dirk Nowiztki,Kobe Bryant are one of the most famous athletes.The common thing amoung them is that they are also one of the tallest players in the world.This brings us to a very famous question i.e Does height factor give advantage in sports?
My answer is Yes.It definitely gives a lot of advantage in sports like.In fact there is no sport in which height does give an advantage.
- In cricket it helps the fast bowlers to get an extra bit bounce.
- In basketball and volleyball it helps in reaching the fast at greater height
- In racket sports like badminton and tennis it increases the reach on the court
- In athletics it helps taking longer strides and hence increases speed
It is also a common belief in sports that the taller players are more injury prone and have shorter carriers.Of course there are exceptions like Usain Bolt but generally speaking the above holds true.Back injuries are the most common injuries amoung the taller athletes.
Finally if I had to answer this question whether height matters in sports,then I would say yes but does height only matter in sports,then may be not.Talent is the main ingredient required,height can be an added advantage.There is no secret in the fact that the greatest cricketer the world has ever produced Sachin Tendulkar was just 165 cm tall but his achievements are unmatched.
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