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Jorge Arede1,2,3, Jack Wells4,5, Mark Williams6,7
1School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-501 Viseu, Portugal.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|May 23, 2025
Summary
Velocity-based differential sprinting training significantly improved counter-movement jump (CMJ) height in young male basketball players. This training method enhances jumping performance, offering a valuable strategy for youth basketball development.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Basketball demands high-intensity, intermittent, and unpredictable movements.
- Effective training strategies are crucial for enhancing players' physical capacity.
- This study investigates a novel training approach for young male basketball players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effects of velocity-based differential sprinting training on basketball players' performance.
- To assess improvements in jump height, sprint speed, and agility.
- To determine the efficacy of this training intervention in young athletes.
Main Methods:
- 24 young male basketball players participated in a 12-week intervention.
- Training included two weekly sessions of differential sprint training.
- Performance metrics included counter-movement jump (CMJ) height, sprint time, and agility.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in right-leg CMJ height for the experimental group.
- No significant differences were found in other performance variables (left leg CMJ, sprint, agility).
- The control group showed no significant training effects.
Conclusions:
- 12-week differential curve sprinting training enhanced jumping performance in young basketball players.
- Velocity-based random fluctuations during sprint training can be effective.
- Practitioners should consider implementing variations of differential training for youth basketball.
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