Impact of Caffeine Intake on Female Basketball Players' Performance.
Raúl Nieto-Acevedo1, Carlos García-Sánchez2, Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez3,4
1Faculty of Sports Sciences, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, 28691 Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain.
Nutrients
|January 25, 2025
Summary
Caffeine supplementation (3 mg/kg) significantly improved countermovement jump height, agility, and two-point shot efficiency in female basketball players. This suggests caffeine is an effective ergogenic aid for enhancing athletic performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutritional Supplementation
Background:
- Investigating the impact of caffeine on athletic performance is crucial for optimizing training and competition strategies.
- Semi-professional female basketball players represent a key demographic for studying ergogenic aids.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effects of caffeine ingestion on physical performance metrics in semi-professional female basketball players.
- To evaluate caffeine's influence on specific basketball-related skills and game statistics.
Main Methods:
- A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover design was employed.
- Twelve female basketball players received either 3 mg/kg caffeine or a placebo.
- Performance was assessed via jump tests, agility tests, sprint tests, and a simulated basketball game.
Main Results:
- Caffeine ingestion significantly enhanced countermovement jump (CMJ) height and 5-0-5 agility test performance.
- A notable increase in high-intensity changes of direction was observed during simulated games with caffeine.
- Two-point shot efficiency demonstrated significant improvement following caffeine intake.
Conclusions:
- Caffeine at 3 mg/kg body mass acts as an effective ergogenic aid for highly trained basketball players.
- Supplementation can enhance key physical performance indicators and specific aspects of game performance.
- Further research can explore optimal dosing and long-term effects in athletes.
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