Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Publish Ahead of Print DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31823b0a46 ACCEPTED Copyright © National Strength and Conditioning Association Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited. Anthropometric profile, vertical jump and throwing velocity, in female elite handball players by playing positions. Running head: Handball anthropometrics and throwing velocity. Vila, H. 1 , Manchado, C. 2 , Rodriguez, N. 1 , Abraldes,J. A. 3 , Alcaraz, P. 1 , Ferragut, C. 4 1 Catholic University San Antonio of Murcia, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Murcia, Spain. 2 University of Alicante, Faculty of Sport, Alicante, Spain 3 University of Murcia, Faculty of Sport, Murcia, Spain. 4 University of Alcalá de Henares, Faculty of Sport, Madrid, Spain. Corresponding Author: Carmen Ferragut Fiol. Departamento de Psicopedagogía y Educación Física. Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. Campus Universitario, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33,600. 28871 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) Telephone number: 34 918854855. Fax: 34 918852519 E-mail: cferragutfiol@gmail.com