Improvement of Repeated-Sprint Ability and Horizontal-Jumping Performance in Elite Young Basketball Players With Low-Volume Repeated-Maximal-Power Training

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 464-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Gonzalo-Skok ◽  
Julio Tous-Fajardo ◽  
José Luis Arjol-Serrano ◽  
Luis Suarez-Arrones ◽  
José Antonio Casajús ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Jumping Performance ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Sprint Ability

Purpose:To examine the effects of a low-volume repeated-power-ability (RPA) training program on repeated-sprint and changeof-direction (COD) ability and functional jumping performance.Methods:Twenty-two male elite young basketball players (age 16.2 ± 1.2 y, height 190.0 ± 10.0 cm, body mass 82.9 ± 10.1 kg) were randomly assigned either to an RPA-training group (n = 11) or a control group (n = 11). RPA training consisted of leg-press exercise, twice a week for 6 wk, of 1 or 2 blocks of 5 sets × 5 repetitions with 20 s of passive recovery between sets and 3 min between blocks with the load that maximized power output. Before and after training, performance was assessed by a repeated-sprint-ability (RSA) test, a repeated-COD-ability test, a hop for distance, and a drop jump followed by tests of a double unilateral hop with the right and left legs.Results:Within-group and between-groups differences showed substantial improvements in slowest (RSAs) and mean time (RSAm) on RSA; best, slowest and mean time on repeated-COD ability; and unilateral right and left hop in the RPA group in comparison with control. While best time on RSA showed no improvement in any group, there was a large relationship (r = .68, 90% CI .43;.84) between the relative decrement in RSAm and RSAs, suggesting better sprint maintenance with RPA training. The relative improvements in best and mean repeated-COD ability were very largely correlated (r = .89, 90% CI .77;.94).Conclusions:Six weeks of low-volume (4–14 min/wk) RPA training improved several physical-fitness tests in basketball players.

Velocity and Power–Load Association of Bench-Press Exercise in Wheelchair Basketball Players and their Relationships With Field-Test Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 880-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aitor Iturricastillo ◽  
Cristina Granados ◽  
Raúl Reina ◽  
José Manuel Sarabia ◽  
Ander Romarate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Wheelchair Basketball ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sprint Ability

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) of the bar and relative load (percentage of the 1-repetition maximum [%1RM]) in the bench-press (BP) exercise and to determine the relationship of power variables (ie, mean concentric power [MP], mean propulsive power [MPP], and peak power [PP]) in change-of-direction ability, linear sprint, and repeated-sprint ability. Methods: A total of 9 Spanish First Division wheelchair basketball players participated in the study. All participants performed an isoinertial BP test in free execution mode, a 505 change-of-direction ability test, linear sprint test (20 m), and repeated-sprint ability test. Results: A nearly perfect and inverse relationship was observed for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV (r = −.97, R2 = .945, P < .001). The maximum loads for MP, MPP, and PP were obtained between 48.1% and 59.4% of the 1RM. However, no significant correlations were observed between strength and wheelchair performance. Conclusions: Wheelchair basketball players with different functional impairments showed a nearly perfect and inverse relationship for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV; thus the MPV could be used to estimate the %1RM. This finding has important practical applications for velocity-based resistance training in that coaches would be able to prescribe and monitor training load. Conversely, the absence of association between BP performance and field tests might be due to other factors such as the wheelchair–user interface, trunk-muscle activity, or propulsion technique, apart from strength variables.

scholarly journals Six weeks of β-alanine supplementation did not enhance repeated-sprint ability or technical performances in young elite basketball players

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Milioni ◽  
Paulo E Redkva ◽  
Fabio A Barbieri ◽  
Alessandro M Zagatto
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Period ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Group Interactions ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Supplementation Period ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Test Level ◽  
Sprint Ability

Supplementation with β-alanine plays an important role as a precursor of carnosine, the most effective intramuscular buffer, and has been seen as a potential ergogenic aid, especially for high-intensity modalities such as basketball. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of β-alanine supplementation on repeated sprint ability (RSA) and technical performances in young elite Brazilian basketball players. In total, 27 young basketball players (17±1 years) were randomized into a β-alanine group (Gβ – 6.4 g day−1 of β-alanine) and a placebo group (GP – 6.4 g day−1 of dextrose). Before and after the supplementation period the athletes performed a RSA test composed of ten 30 m sprints with two 180° changes of direction interspaced by 30 s of recovery. During the recovery period (i.e., after the sprints) the athletes performed a countermovement jump (CMJ) and a set of three free throws. After 48 h they performed a Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1). Both groups increased the distance covered in the Yo-Yo IR1 after the supplementation period ( p = 0.001). On the other hand, both groups presented impairment in RSA time-performance (total time, best time, and mean time, p ≤ 0.04), while no significant changes were observed for technical task performances (i.e., CMJ and free throws) ( p ≥ 0.07). No between-group interactions were observed for any variable measured ( p ≥ 0.31). Thus, 6 weeks of β-alanine supplementation did not improve RSA or technical performances in young elite basketball players.

scholarly journals Effects of Ball Drills and Repeated-Sprint-Ability Training in Basketball Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 757-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina A. Maggioni ◽  
Matteo Bonato ◽  
Alexander Stahn ◽  
Antonio La Torre ◽  
Luca Agnello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Lactate ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Purpose: To investigate the effects of ball drills and repeated-sprint-ability training during the regular season in basketball players. Methods: A total of 30 players were randomized into 3 groups: ball-drills training (BDT, n = 12, 4 × 4 min, 3 vs 3 with 3-min passive recovery), repeated-sprint-ability training (RSAT, n = 9, 3 × 6 × 20-m shuttle running with 20-s and 4-min recovery), and general basketball training (n = 9, basketball technical/tactical exercises), as control group. Players were tested before and after 8 wk of training using the following tests: , squat jump, countermovement jump, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YIRT1), agility T test, line-drill test, 5-/10-/20-m sprints, and blood lactate concentration. A custom-developed survey was used to analyze players’ technical skills. Results: After training, significant improvements were seen in YIRT1 (BDT P = .014, effect size [ES] ± 90% CI = 0.8 ± 0.3; RSAT P = .022, ES ± 90% CI = 0.7 ± 0.3), the agility T test (BDT P = .018, ES ± 90% CI = 0.7 ± 0.5; RSAT P = .037, ES ± 90% CI = 0.7 ± 0.5), and the line-drill test (BDT P = .010, ES ± 90% CI = 0.3 ± 0.1; RSAT P < .0001, ES ± 90% CI = 0.4 ± 0.1). In the RSAT group, only 10-m sprint speeds (P = .039, ES ± 90% CI = 0.3 ± 0.2) and blood lactate concentration (P = .004, ES ± 90% CI = 0.8 ± 1.1) were improved. Finally, technical skills were increased in BDT regarding dribbling (P = .038, ES ± 90% CI = 0.8 ± 0.6), shooting (P = .036, ES ± 90% CI = 0.8 ± 0.8), passing (P = .034, ES ± 90% CI = 0.9 ± 0.3), rebounding (P = .023, ES ± 90% CI = 1.1 ± 0.3), defense (P = .042, ES ± 90% CI = 0.5 ± 0.5), and offense (P = .044, ES ± 90% CI = 0.4 ± 0.4) skills. Conclusions: BDT and RSAT are both effective in improving the physical performance of basketball players. BDT had also a positive impact on technical skills. Basketball strength and conditioning professionals should include BDT as a routine tool to improve technical skills and physical performance simultaneously throughout the regular training season.

scholarly journals High-Intensity Small-Sided Games versus Repeated Sprint Training in Junior Soccer Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niyazi Eniseler ◽  
Çağatay Şahan ◽  
Ilker Özcan ◽  
Kıvanç Dinler
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Endurance Performance ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Passing Ability ◽  
Sprint Ability

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of high-intensity small-sided games training (SSGT) versus repeated-sprint training (RST) on repeated-sprint ability (RSA), soccer specific endurance performance and short passing ability among junior soccer players. The junior soccer players were recruited from of a professional team (age 16.9 ± 1.1 years). The tests included the repeated-shuttle-sprint ability test (RSSAT), Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1) and Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT). Nineteen participants were randomly assigned to either the small-sided games training (SSGTG) (n = 10) or repeated-sprint training group (RSTG) (n = 9). Small-sided games or repeated-sprint training were added to the regular training sessions for two days of the regular practice week. The Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to examine differences in groups and training effects. A time x training group effect was found in the improvement of short-passing ability for the smallsided games training group which showed significantly better scores than the repeated-sprint training group (p ≤ 0.05). Both groups showed similar improvements in RSAdecrement (p < 0.05). Only the repeated-sprint training group improved in the Yo-Yo IR1 (p < 0.05). This study clearly shows that high-intensity small-sided games training can be used as an effective training mode to enhance both repeated sprint ability and short-passing ability.

Effects of Resistance Training and Combined Training Program on Repeated Sprint Ability in Futsal Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (07) ◽  
pp. 517-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Torres-Torrelo ◽  
David Rodríguez-Rosell ◽  
Ricardo Mora-Custodio ◽  
Fernando Pareja-Blanco ◽  
Juan Yañez-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Sprint Time ◽  
Combined Training ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Low Load ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Sprint Ability

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 6 weeks resistance training (RT) with combined RT and loaded change of direction (CD) exercise on muscle strength and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in futsal players. Thirty-four players (age: 23.7±4.1 years; height: 1.77±0.06 m; body mass: 74.1±8.2 kg) were randomly assigned into three groups: full squat group (SG, n=12), combined full squat and CD group (S+CDG, n=12), and control group (CG, n=10). The RT for SG consisted of full squat with low-load (~45–60% 1RM) and low-volume (2-3 sets and 4-6 repetitions), whereas the S+CDG performed the same RT program combined with loaded CD (2-5 sets of 10 s). Estimated one-repetition maximum (1RMest) and variables derived from RSA test including mean sprint time (RSAmean), best sprint time (RSAbest), percent sprint decrement (Sdec), mean ground contact time (GCTmean) and mean step length (SL) were selected as testing variables. Changes in sprint time and GCT in each sprint were also analysed. Both experimental groups showed significant (P<0.05-0.001) improvements for 1RMest, RSAbest and first and second sprint time. In addition, S+CDG achieved significant (P<0.05-0.001) improvements in RSAmean, sprint time (from fifth to ninth sprint) and GCT (from third to eighth sprint). These results indicate that only 6 weeks of low-load and low-volume RT combined with CD in addition to routine futsal training is enough to improve RSA and strength performance simultaneously in futsal players.

Performance and Metabolic Demand of a New Repeated-Sprint Ability Test in Basketball Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 2438-2446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro M. Zagatto ◽  
Luca P. Ardigò ◽  
Fabio A. Barbieri ◽  
Fabio Milioni ◽  
Antonio Dello Iacono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Demand ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Drop jumps improve repeated sprint ability performances in professional basketball players

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Moura Zagatto ◽  
Yago Medeiros Dutra ◽  
Gabriel Claus ◽  
Elvis de Sousa Malta ◽  
Rodrigo Araujo Bonetti. de Poli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basketball Players ◽  
Professional Basketball ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Drop Jumps ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals Adaptações nas capacidades físicas de atletas de futsal da categoria sub 18 no decorrer de uma temporada competitiva

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Matzenbacher ◽  
Bruno Natale Pasquarelli ◽  
Felipe Nunes Rabelo ◽  
Antônio Carlos Dourado ◽  
Julia Zoccolaro Durigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Fatigue Index ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Physical Capacities ◽  
Vertical Jumps ◽  
Sprint Ability

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n1p50 The aim of this study was to verify and to analyze adaptations on physical and physiological variables of futsal athletes during the pre-competitive and competitive phases of a training macrocycle. The sample was composed of nine Under-18 futsal athletes who performed the following tests: vertical jump, 10 and 30-meter linear sprint, repeated sprint ability test, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 and VO2máx. Based on the qualitative analysis of the change magnitude, it was possible to verify adaptations from training for the vertical jump test (certainly positive), 10-meter linear sprint (likely decrease), 30-meter linear sprint (irrelevant), repeated sprint ability test for best sprint (irrelevant), mean of sprints (likely decrease), fatigue index (likely decrease), YYIRI (likely increase), VO2máx (likely decrease) and speed of VO2máx (likely increase). Thus, it was possible to verify that training-induced adaptations were positive since athletes improved their performance for the most control tests for each physical capacities of futsal (vertical jumps, 10-meter linear sprint, and repeated agility sprint test for the mean of sprints and fatigue index and aerobic resistance. Therefore, data have shown that athletes improved their physical performance considering the characteristics of futsal during training throughout a macrocycle.

Validity of a repeated-sprint ability test in young soccer players

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. e127-e131 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Barbero-Álvarez ◽  
R.E. Pedro ◽  
F.Y. Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals Motivational music and repeated sprint ability in junior basketball players

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Eliakim ◽  
Yoav Meckel ◽  
Roni Gotlieb ◽  
Dan Nemet ◽  
Alon Eliakim
Keyword(s):  
Basketball Players ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability
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