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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on using smart compression shorts (Strive Sense3) to quantify external and muscle load in basketball.
  • Understanding positional demands is crucial for optimizing training and performance in basketball.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of Strive Sense3 smart compression shorts in measuring external load (accelerometry) and muscle load (electromyography) in NCAA Division I men's basketball players.
  • To identify differences in these load variables between training and game sessions across different player positions (Centers, Forwards, Guards).

Main Methods:

  • Collected data from 15 NCAA Division I men's basketball players across 1137 sessions, measuring 16 external and muscle load variables using Strive Sense3 shorts.
  • Utilized nonparametric bootstrapping to determine significant differences between training and game sessions for each player position.
  • Employed principal component analysis (PCA) on external load variables to explore data structure and positional similarities/differences.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in most external and muscle load variables were observed between training and game sessions for Centers and Forwards, with notable exceptions.
  • Guards showed significant differences in all variables except Number of Jumps and muscle load variables.
  • PCA indicated that two principal components explained most of the variance in external load, with positional differences becoming more apparent during games, particularly for Forwards.

Conclusions:

  • Strive Sense3 smart compression shorts, combined with accelerometry and electromyography, can effectively differentiate between training and game demands in basketball.
  • Measuring muscle activation provides valuable insights into positional-specific demands during both training and competition.
  • The findings highlight the potential of wearable technology to inform personalized training strategies and enhance performance monitoring in basketball.