Caffeine Ingestion Improves Performance During Fitness Tests but Does Not Alter Activity During Simulated Games in Professional Basketball Players

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Javier Raya-González ◽  
Aaron T. Scanlan ◽  
María Soto-Célix ◽  
Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Daniel Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Caffeine Ingestion ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Local Positioning System ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Sprint Ability

Purpose: To examine the effects of acute caffeine supplementation on physical performance during fitness testing and activity during simulated games in basketball players. Methods: A double-blind, counterbalanced, randomized, crossover study design was followed. A total of 14 professional male basketball players ingested a placebo (sucrose) and caffeine (6 mg·kg−1 of body mass) in liquid form prior to completing 2 separate testing sessions. Each testing session involved completion of a standardized 15-minute warm-up followed by various fitness tests including 20-m sprints, countermovement jumps, Lane Agility Drill trials, and a repeated-sprint-ability test. Following a 20-minute recovery, players completed 3 × 7-minute 5-vs-5 simulated periods of full-court basketball games, each separated by 2 minutes of recovery. Local positioning system technology was used to measure player activity during games. Players completed a side-effects questionnaire 12 to 14 hours after testing. Results: Players experienced significant (P < .05), moderate–very large (effect size = −2.19 to 0.89) improvements in 20-m sprint, countermovement jump, Lane Agility Drill, and repeated-sprint-ability performance with caffeine supplementation. However, external workloads completed during simulated games demonstrated nonsignificant, trivial–small (effect size = −0.23 to 0.12) changes between conditions. In addition, players reported greater (P < .05) insomnia and urine output after caffeine ingestion. Conclusions: Acute caffeine supplementation could be effective to improve physical performance during tests stressing fitness elements important in basketball. However, acute caffeine supplementation appears to exert no meaningful effects on the activity completed during simulated basketball games and may promote sleep disturbances and exert a diuretic effect when taken at 6 mg·kg−1 of body mass in professional players.

scholarly journals SMALL SIDED GAMES VS REPEATED SPRINT TRAINING EFFECTS ON AGILITY IN FASTING BASKETBALL PLAYERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-252
Author(s):  
Seifeddine Brini ◽  
Nejmeddine Ouerghi ◽  
Anissa Bouassida
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
T Test ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Total Recovery ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

ABSTRACT Introduction The coinciding of month of Ramadan with international basketball competitions could affect players’ performance. Objective This field investigation examined the impacts of a basic training program in small-sided games and repeated sprint ability during intermittent fasting for Ramadan (R) and one month after Ramadan (AR) [control month] on body composition, agility and lower limb power. Methods Sixteen basketball players (age, 23.4±2.3 years) performed two training programs [small-sided games (SSG) and repeated sprint ability (RSA)] during R and AR, interrupted by fifteen days of total recovery. The players were randomly allocated to two groups (GSSG, n=8 and GRSA, n=8). Body composition, agility T test, squat jump (SJ) test, countermovement jump (CMJ) test and five-jump (FJT) test performances were measured on four occasions: before R (P1) and at the end of R (P2),as well as before AR (P3) and at the end of AR (P4). Results The results showed that body mass (BM), body mass index (BMI) and body fat (BF %) decreased significantly at the end of R for both groups (all p < 0.001). Moreover, the performances in the agility T test, SJ test, CMJ test and FJT test improved significantly at the end of R for both groups (p<0.001 and p<0.01). Also, by comparing R with the control month, we recorded significantly better agility and FJT performances in the R month (p < 0.001). Conclusions This study indicated that Ramadan combined with RSA and SSG training may improve agility and lower limb power, enabling coaches and physical trainers to choose between these two training modalities, depending on the training objectives. Level of evidence II; Diagnostic Studies - Investigating a diagnostic test.

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.

Effects of sodium phosphate and caffeine ingestion on repeated-sprint ability in male athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. Kopec ◽  
Brian T. Dawson ◽  
Christopher Buck ◽  
Karen E. Wallman
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Phosphate ◽  
Caffeine Ingestion ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
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 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

Anthropometry, Physical and Movement Features, and Repeated-sprint Ability in Soccer Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (02) ◽  
pp. 100-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Campa ◽  
Gabriele Semprini ◽  
Pedro Júdice ◽  
Gianluca Messina ◽  
Stefania Toselli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Calf Muscle ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the associations of anthropometry, functional movement patterns (FMP) and physical performance characteristics with repeated-sprint ability (RSA) in male youth soccer players. Thirty six athletes (ages 16.6±0.5 years, BMI 22.0±1.3 kg/m2) completed the RSA test and other physical tests including countermovement jump with (CMJA) and without the help of arms (CMJ), 10-m and 20-m straight-line sprints, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (Yo-Yo), and functional movement screen (FMS). In addition, a battery of anthropometric variables was measured. RSA performance components such as best time (BT), mean time (MT) and sprint decrement were calculated. Results showed that measures of physical performance derived from horizontal plane in 10-m and 20-m sprints, were more strongly associated (p<0.01) with RSA performance than those obtained with CMJ or CMJA (p<0.05). High correlations (p<0.01) were found between MT, BT and Yo-Yo distance (r=−0.79, r=−0.67, respectively), as well as with FMS scores (r=−0.68, r=−0.58, respectively). Anthropometric measures, such as fat mass, upper fat area, thigh fat area, calf muscle area, and endomorphy were associated with RSA components (p<0.05). Predictors for the RSA performance identified in the stepwise multivariate analysis included Yo-Yo distance, time in sprints, FMP, and calf muscle area.

scholarly journals Effects of Plyometric and Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Performance

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Ivan Krakan ◽  
Luka Milanovic ◽  
Ivan Belcic
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Maximum Speed ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sprint Ability

The purpose of study was to resolve the effect of plyometric training and repeated sprint training on physical performance. The study was conducted on 41 subjects in two experimental groups (plyometric/repeated sprints training). Before and after the training program, subjects were subjected to diagnostic procedures that included standard test protocols. Results proved a statistically significant difference only after the plyometric training program compared to the repeated sprint group in countermovement jump (8.65% vs. 2.21%). In variable repeated jumps, an increased value was recorded (2.9% vs. 4.29%), like in sprint variables after the training program where certain trends of progress happened after the repeated sprint ability training and the specificity of the program (5 m = 0.89%, 10 m = 1.07% and 25 m = 1.35%), while plyometric training recorded unchanged values at 5 and 10 m, and a 0.27% improvement at 25 m. Stagnation of the 20-yard test was recorded in both groups. There was no difference between training programs in any variables of functional capacities, with similar measures recorded in repeated sprint ability. After six weeks of both training types, positive changes can be expected in explosive strength of lower extremities, increases in acceleration area, and maximum speed.

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

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnny Padulo ◽  
Nicola L. Bragazzi ◽  
Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽  
Antonio Dello Iacono ◽  
Giuseppe Attene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basketball Players ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Repeated sprint ability in young basketball players: one vs. two changes of direction (Part 1)

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (14) ◽  
pp. 1480-1492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnny Padulo ◽  
Guillaume Laffaye ◽  
Monoem Haddad ◽  
Anis Chaouachi ◽  
Giuseppe Attene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basketball Players ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals Repeated Sprint Ability in Elite Basketball Players: The Effects of 10 × 30 m Vs. 20 × 15 m Exercise Protocols on Physiological Variables and Sprint Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-189
Author(s):  
Bruno Figueira ◽  
Bruno Gonçalves ◽  
Eduardo Abade ◽  
Rūtenis Paulauskas ◽  
Nerijus Masiulis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Exercise Heart Rate ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Small Magnitude ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sprint Ability

Abstract Team sports players are required to perform repeated bouts of short-term high-intensity actions during the games. The present study aimed to examine the effects of a novel repeated sprint ability protocol (20×15 m) and compare it with the impact of a more traditional repeated sprint ability protocol (10×30 m). Twelve male elite Lithuanian basketball players (age 21.0 ± 2.0 y, body height 1.90 ± 0,07 m, body mass 86.2 ± 5.8 kg and training experience 12.0 ± 1.9 y) competing in the Lithuanian National Basketball Championship participated in this study. Participants completed three bouts of each repeated sprint protocol interspersed with 5 minutes of recovery. Results showed that the 20×15 m protocol caused a significant decrease in total sprint time (most likely; mean changes (%) with ± 90% of confidence limits, -9.4%; ± 0.7%) and a large decrease in blood lactate (most likely, -39.2%; ±12.8%) compared to the 10×30 m protocol. Despite small differences, the fatigue index presented a similar trend (possibly decrease, -23.7%; ± 38.8%). The exercise heart rate showed a very similar trend with trivial differences between the two protocols. The 20×15 m protocol presented a lower heart rate during recovery with small magnitude. Overall, the present study showed that the 20×15 m protocol seemed to be more representative of the specific basketball demands. Coaches should be aware that RSA training during the in-season may be an adequate stimulus to improve high-intensity runs and muscle power in high-level players.

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