Neuromuscular Performance Following Back-to-Back Simulated Games In Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 4-week small-sided games (SSG) and high-intensity interval training with changes of direction (HIT-COD) on physical performance and specific technical skills in female collegiate basketball players. Nineteen players were divided into SSG (n = 9) and HIT-COD (n = 10) groups, that performed either SSG or HIT-COD three times per week for 4 weeks during the pre-season. Players’ heart rate (HR) and perceived exertion responses (RPE) were assessed during the intervention. Before and after the intervention period, performances were assessed with 30-15 intermittent fitness test (30-15IFT), repeated sprint ability (RSA) test, modified agility T-test (MAT), countermovement jump (CMJ), 20-m sprint, shooting accuracy test, 1 min shooting test, passing test, defensive movement test and control dribble test. Both training interventions led to similar physiological and perceived exertion responses, showing no significant differences in HR ( P = .49, d = 0.2) and RPE ( P = .77, d = 0.1) between groups. Significant improvements were observed in 30-15IFT (SSG: 4.1%, d = 1.5; HIT-COD: 4.2%, d = 1.7), RSAmean (SSG: −2.2%, d = 1.0; HIT-COD: −1.9%, d = 1.0), RSAbest (SSG: −2.0%, d = 0.9; HIT-COD: −2.1%, d = 1.1), MAT (SSG: −7.2%, d = 1.7; HIT-COD: 5.7%, d = 1.5), defensive movement test (SSG: −5.1%, d = 2.1; HIT-COD: −5.8%, d = 1.8) and control dribble test (SSG: −3.4%, d = 1.0; HIT-COD: −2.6%, d = 1.0). The only significant group × time interaction was found ( P = .032, [Formula: see text] = 0.24), with SSG improving 1 min shooting (22.4%, d = 1.0) and HIT-COD performing slightly worse (−2.6%, d = 0.1) after a 4-week intervention. The current study suggests that using SSG is more effective than HIT-COD for female collegiate basketball players in pre-season, since SSG improves physical performance and basketball-specific movements as well as shooting abilities after a 4-week intervention.

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The Influence of Countermovement Jump Protocol on Reactive Strength Index Modified and Flight Time: Contraction Time in Collegiate Basketball Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7020037 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 37 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Aaron Heishman ◽

Brady Brown ◽

Bryce Daub ◽

Ryan Miller ◽

Eduardo Freitas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Force Plate ◽

Flight Time ◽

Contraction Time ◽

Strength Index ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Arm Swing ◽

Collegiate Basketball ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of the present investigation was to evaluate differences in Reactive Strength Index Modified (RSIMod) and Flight Time to Contraction Time Ratio (FT:CT) during the countermovement jump (CMJ) performed without the arm swing (CMJNAS) compared to the CMJ with the arm swing (CMJAS), while exploring the relationship within each variable between jump protocols. A secondary purpose sought to explore the relationship between RSIMod and FT:CT during both jump protocols. Twenty-two collegiate basketball players performed both three CMJNAS and three CMJAS on a force plate, during two separate testing sessions. RSIMod was calculated by the flight-time (RSIModFT) and impulse-momentum methods (RSIModIMP). CMJ variables were significantly greater during the CMJAS compared to CMJNAS (p < 0.001). There were large to very large correlations within each variable between the CMJAS and CMJNAS. There were significant positive correlations among RSIModFT, RSIModIMP, and FT:CT during both the CMJAS (r ≥ 0.864, p < 0.001) and CMJNAS (r ≥ 0.960, p < 0.001). These findings identify an increase in RSIMod or FT:CT during the CMJAS, that may provide independent information from the CMJNAS. In addition, either RSIMod or FT:CT may be utilized to monitor changes in performance, but simultaneous inclusion may be unnecessary.

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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Versus Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Body Fat Percentage Measurements in Collegiate Basketball Players

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000535635.56256.cb ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 50 (5S) ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

Michelle L. Otte

Keyword(s):

Body Fat ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽

Bioelectrical Impedance ◽

Impedance Analysis ◽

Dual Energy ◽

Body Fat Percentage ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Basketball Players ◽

X Ray ◽

Collegiate Basketball

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Effects of Muscle Strength and Muscular Endurance for Collegiate Basketball Players

Journal of Sport and Leisure Studies ◽

10.51979/kssls.2010.05.40.679 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

pp. 679-688

Author(s):

Hyun Min Choi ◽

Sang Han ◽

Ho Sung Nho ◽

Jong Kyung Kim ◽

Si Young Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Muscular Endurance ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Collegiate Basketball

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Comparison of the Postural Control Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players and Nonathletes

Athletic Training & Sports Health Care ◽

10.3928/19425864-20121005-01 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 251-256 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Paulo Henrique Marchetti ◽

Erin Heather Hartigan ◽

Marcos Duarte

Keyword(s):

Postural Control ◽

Control Performance ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Collegiate Basketball

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Preseason Y Balance Test Scores are not Associated with Noncontact Time-Loss Lower Quadrant Injury in Male Collegiate Basketball Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7010004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 4 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jason Brumitt ◽

Kyle Nelson ◽

Duane Duey ◽

Matthew Jeppson ◽

Luke Hammer

Keyword(s):

Test Scores ◽

Injury Risk ◽

Lower Extremity Injury ◽

Time Loss ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Balance Test ◽

Lower Quadrant ◽

Homogeneous Population ◽

Cutoff Scores ◽

Collegiate Basketball

The Y-Balance Test-Lower Quarter has shown promise as a screening tool for identifying athletes at risk of injury. Subsequent studies, utilizing heterogeneous populations or different operational definitions of injury, have presented equivocal findings. Therefore, studies evaluating the efficacy of the Y-Balance Test to discriminate injury risk in a homogeneous population is warranted. One-hundred sixty-nine male (mean age 19.9 ± 1.5 y) collegiate basketball players were recruited during 2 consecutive seasons (2016–2017/2017–2018). Athletes completed the Y-Balance testing protocol at the start of each preseason. Athletic trainers tracked noncontact time-loss lower quadrant injuries over the course of the season. Receiver operator characteristic curves failed to identify cutoff scores; therefore, previously reported cutoff scores were utilized when calculating relative risk. There was no association between preseason Y-Balance Test scores and noncontact time-loss lower back or lower extremity injury in a population of male collegiate basketball players. This study adds to a growing body of evidence that demonstrates no relationship between preseason Y-Balance Test scores and subsequent injury.

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Countermovement Jump Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Collegiate Basketball Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7050103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 103 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Aaron Heishman ◽

Bryce Daub ◽

Ryan Miller ◽

Brady Brown ◽

Eduardo Freitas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Injury Risk ◽

Force Plate ◽

Return To Play ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Arm Swing ◽

Force Development ◽

Collegiate Basketball ◽

Limb Asymmetry ◽

Absolute Reliability

The purpose of the present study was to establish the intrasession and intersession reliability of variables obtained from a force plate that was used to quantitate lower extremity inter-limb asymmetry during the bilateral countermovement jump (CMJ). Secondarily, a comparison was performed to determine the influence of the jump protocol CMJ with or without an arm swing (CMJ AS and CMJ NAS, respectively) on inter-limb asymmetries. Twenty-two collegiate basketball players performed three CMJ AS and three CMJ NAS on dual force platforms during two separate testing sessions. A majority of variables met the acceptable criterion of intersession and intrasession relative reliability (ICC > 0.700), while fewer than half met standards established for absolute reliability (CV < 10%). CMJ protocol appeared to influence asymmetries; Concentric Impulse-100 ms, Eccentric Braking Rate of Force Development, Eccentric Deceleration, and Force at Zero velocity were significantly different between jumping conditions (CMJAS versus CMJ NAS; p < 0.05). The present data establish the reliability and smallest worthwhile change of inter-limb asymmetries during the CMJ, while also identifying the influence of CMJ protocol on inter-limb asymmetries, which can be useful to practitioners and clinicians in order to effectively monitor changes associated with performance, injury risk, and return-to-play strategies.

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