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This study aimed to compare anthropometric, explosive power, and movement ability differences across playing positions using field-based tests. Eighty professional female players from the Chinese Volleyball League were divided into four positional groups: outside hitter\/opposite (OH\/OPP), middle blocker (MB), setter (S), and libero (L). Assessments included height, arm span, medicine ball throw (OH\/OPP and MB only), running vertical jump reach, and lateral movement test. Data were analyzed using one\u2011way ANOVA or Kruskal\u2013Wallis test with post hoc comparisons; significance was set at\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05. Significant inter\u2011positional differences were observed in anthropometry, jump reach, and lateral movement (all\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). MBs were tallest with the longest arm span and fastest lateral movement. 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