<![CDATA[This study investigated the relationship between height and body weight with agility among male futsal players aged 12–15 years in a school extracurricular program. This study employed a cross-sectional correlational design involving 15 male futsal players aged 12–15 years (n=15) who met the inclusion criteria. Anthropometric measurements were conducted using calibrated stadiometers and digital scales, while agility was assessed using the Illinois Agility Run Test. Data collection was performed at the school's sports facility with standard preparation including a 10-minute warm-up. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, and Pearson Product Moment correlation at a significance level of p < 0.05. The results revealed a significant negative correlation between height and agility (r = −0.643, p = 0.010), indicating that taller players tended to complete the agility test faster. Conversely, body weight showed a significant positive correlation with agility time (r = 0.575, p = 0.025), suggesting reduced agility with increased body mass. Simultaneously, height and body weight significantly predicted agility performance (R = 0.996, R² = 0.993, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that basic anthropometric characteristics are strongly associated with agility performance in early adolescent futsal players. The results emphasize the importance of considering anthropometric screening in youth futsal talent identification and training program design. Future studies should include larger samples and additional body composition variables to establish more comprehensive predictive models of futsal-specific agility.]]>
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