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

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.

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Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Basketball Players: Multi-direction vs. One-Change of Direction (Part 1)

Frontiers in Physiology ◽

10.3389/fphys.2016.00133 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Johnny Padulo ◽

Nicola L. Bragazzi ◽

Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽

Antonio Dello Iacono ◽

Giuseppe Attene ◽

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Keyword(s):

Basketball Players ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Sprint Ability

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

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2014-0612 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 464-473 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

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.

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Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Basketball Players (Part 2): The Chronic Effects of Multidirection and of One Change of Direction Are Comparable in Terms of Physiological and Performance Responses

Frontiers in Physiology ◽

10.3389/fphys.2016.00262 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Giuseppe Attene ◽

Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽

Nicola L. Bragazzi ◽

Antonio Dello Iacono ◽

Fabio Pizzolato ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Basketball Players ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Chronic Effects ◽

And Performance ◽

Sprint Ability

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

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ◽

10.1519/jsc.0000000000001710 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (9) ◽

pp. 2438-2446 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

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

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The relationship between the repeated sprint ability test (RSAT) results and the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems of U-19 PUK rugby players

African Journal for Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance ◽

10.4314/ajpherd.v8i2.46347 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

B Coetzee ◽

L Adendorff

Keyword(s):

Energy Systems ◽

Ability Test ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Anaerobic Energy ◽

The Relationship ◽

Rugby Players ◽

Aerobic And Anaerobic ◽

Sprint Ability

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The Relationship between Aerobic Fitness and Change in Repeated Sprint Ability before and after a Half-time

International Journal of Sport and Health Science ◽

10.5432/ijshs.201637 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (0) ◽

pp. 104-110

Author(s):

Natsumi Kinoshita ◽

Fuminori Takayama ◽

Yoshiharu Nabekura

Keyword(s):

Aerobic Fitness ◽

Half Time ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Before And After ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sprint Ability

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Repeated sprint ability (RSA) performance is not related to body height and body weight measurements among perak sukma 2018 male rugby players

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v10ispl1.1714 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽

Author(s):

Nor Fazila Abd Malek ◽

Nur Ikhwan Mohamad ◽

Mohansundar Sankaravel2 ◽

Sakinah Mohd Hassan

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Body Height ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Actual Performance ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

The Relationship ◽

Rugby Players ◽

Sprint Ability

Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is typically used for speed-endurance and agility-endurance training and assessment. RSA is preferred as it mimics actual performance during competition. RSA test involves straight sprint and quick turning movements. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the relationship between height and body weight measurements on RSA performance, as height and weight may influence the mechanical properties of it. Ten male rugby players (body weight 72.99 ± 14.29 kg, height 169 ± 5.55 cm) selected for Perak SUKMA 2018 team were assessed during centralized training ~9 months prior to their competition. Body weight and height were measured using standard laboratory weight and height scales prior to the RSA test. RSA were hand-timed for 5 repetitions x 2 sets x 60 seconds rest in between repetitions x 5 minutes rest in-between set. The sprints were performed in the evenings, on grass surface with participants wearing full playing attire. Standardized pre-game warm-up and cooling down were performed. Data recorded was analyzed statistically using a t-test comparison for set one versus set two performances. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between anthropometric measures and the RSA test. RSA performance has a negative correlation with the athletes’ height (r= -0.233 set 1, r = -0.435 set 2) and body weight (r= -0.556 set 1, r= -0.629 set 2). RSA performance was significantly different between set 1 and set 2 (p=0.001), with set 1 performance better than set 2. Body height and body weight did not influence RSA performance. Athletes involved did not have adequate speed-agility-endurance needed. In practical, selecting athletes based on their body height and body weight with the assumption that taller and heavier athletes may perform better may not be suitable for this kind of sport. On the other hand, using RSA to test and develop the speed-agility-endurance ability for rugby players is suggested.

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Drop jumps improve repeated sprint ability performances in professional basketball players

Biology of Sport ◽

10.5114/biolsport.2021.101128 ◽

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

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

Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance ◽

10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n1p50 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 50 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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.

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