scholarly journals Physical and Physiological Profiles of Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities in Young Basketball Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1409 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mancha-Triguero ◽  
Javier García-Rubio ◽  
Antonio Antúnez ◽  
Sergio J. Ibáñez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
External Load ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Physiological Profiles ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Current trends in the analysis of the physical fitness of athletes are based on subjecting the athlete to requirements similar to those found in competition. Regarding physical fitness, a thorough study of the capacities that affect the development of team sports in different ages and gender is required since the demands are not equivalent. The objective of this paper was to characterize the physical-physiological demands of athletes in an aerobic and anaerobic test specific to basketball players, as well as the evolution of the variables according to age and gender. The research was carried out in 149 players from different training categories (n = 103 male; n = 46 female). The athletes performed two field tests that evaluated both aerobic capacity and lactic anaerobic capacity. Each athlete was equipped with an inertial device during the tests. Sixteen variables (equal in both tests) were analyzed. Three of them evaluated technical-tactical aspects, four variables of objective internal load, six kinematic variables of objective external load (two related to distance and four related to accelerometry) and three neuromuscular variables of objective external load. The obtained results show significant differences in the variables analyzed according to the age and gender of the athletes. They are mainly due to factors related to the anthropometric maturation and development inherent in age and have an impact on the efficiency and technical and tactical requirements of the tests carried out and, therefore, on the obtained results in the tests.

scholarly journals Evolution of Physical Fitness in Formative Female Basketball Players: A Case Study

Sports ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
David Mancha-Triguero ◽  
Nicolás Martín-Encinas ◽  
Sergio J. Ibáñez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Centripetal Force ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Game Position ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Over the last few years, team sports increased the amount of physical demand and its importance. Therefore, work related to physical fitness and its assessment is essential to achieving success. However, there are few studies on this subject at the formative stage. The purpose of this study was then to analyze the physical fitness of an under-18 (U18) women’s team divided by game positions. In addition, physical fitness at different times of the season was characterized to identify differences and determine its evolution. To assess physical fitness, tests of aerobic and anaerobic capacities, lower body strength, centripetal force, agility and speed were carried out as designed in the SBAFIT battery. Each player was equipped with an inertial microtechnology device for the collection of data. This research is classified as empirical, with quasi-experimental methodology. The results showed significant differences in variables of the test of aerobic and anaerobic capacities, speed, agility (generic and specific), and centripetal force (right) based on game position and the moment of the season. The results also showed the importance of the specific physical aspect in relation to an optimal improvement in physical fitness, since training sessions and competition do not allow all players to improve equally or efficiently.

Physiological Profiles of Elite Wheelchair Basketball Players in Preparation for the 2000 Paralympic Games

2005 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria L. Goosey-Tolfrey
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Peak Oxygen Uptake ◽  
Physiological Changes ◽  
Physiological Measures ◽  
Wheelchair Basketball ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Skinfold Measurements ◽  
Physiological Profiles ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

The purpose of this study was to examine the physiological changes in elite wheelchair basketball players leading up to the 2000 Paralympics. Twelve male players attended regular physiological assessments on six occasions; averaged data of two sessions for each year were used. Physiological measures included body mass, skinfold measurements, peak oxygen uptake and peak power obtained during maximal sprinting. VO2peak significantly increased from 2.65 to 2.83 L·min-1 prior to the Paralympics. Training had little influence on the anthropometric measurements or maximal sprinting data. In conclusion, the GB wheelchair basketball players appeared to have high levels of aerobic and anaerobic fitness. The longitudinal physiological profiles leading to the 2000 Paralympics suggest that players improved their aerobic base while maintaining other fitness prerequisites.

scholarly journals The relationship between physical fitness and shooting accuracy of professional basketball players

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haris Pojskić ◽  
Vlatko Šeparović ◽  
Melika Muratović ◽  
Edin Užičanin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Fitness Components ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Competitive Shooting ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Basketball Shooting

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among physical fitness of professional Bosnian basketball players (n = 38) and shooting accuracy during one basketball season. A related, secondary aim was to examine relationships between basketball shooting assessments and competitive shooting accuracy during game play. Physical fitness components included: muscular endurance and aerobic endurance, lower and upper-body power, speed, agility, anaerobic capacity and anaerobic power. The specific basketball shooting accuracy was assessed by stationary and dynamic shooting assessments. Competitive shooting accuracy was represented by data collected during one basketball season for each player (free throw, field goal, and three-point %). Results of the regression analyses showed that there were significant positive relationships among shooting assessments and competitive shooting accuracy during game play. The relationship was stronger when the dynamic shooting tests were applied compared to the stationary tests. However, few or weak relationships existed among physical fitness components and competitive shooting accuracy. Only the power tests showed to be good predictors for shooting over longer distances. The findings support the inclusion of the dynamic basketball shooting accuracy tests in regular basketball assessment procedures as a valuable testing instrument.

Mental Toughness and Motivational Climate of Basketball Players According to Gender and Age Groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3325-3328
Author(s):  
Zarife Taştan
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Mental Toughness ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Motivational Climates ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Ideal

Background: It has been a matter of curiosity by athletes, coaches, sports commentators, and sports psychologists why certain athletes are the world's best in their field. Aim: In our study, the mental toughness and motivational climates of licensed basketball players were examined according to age and gender variables. Methods: In this study, the relational screening model was used to determine the relationship between mental toughness and motivational climate in licensed basketball players studying in physical education and sports teaching departments. Results: As a result of this study, where mental toughness and motivational climate, which are known to be necessary to maintain the ideal performance level during competition, are evaluated according to age and gender variables, it is seen that the motivational climate and mental toughness scores do not differ according to the gender of the athletes. Conclusion: As a result of this study, where mental toughness and motivational climate, which are known to be necessary to maintain the ideal performance level during competition, are evaluated according to age and gender variables, it is seen that the motivational climate and mental toughness scores do not differ according to the gender of the athletes. Keywords: Mastery Climate, Performance Climate, Mental Toughness, Age, Gender

A thousand words about running fitness tests

2019 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-191
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Kowalska ◽  
Marcin Fehlau ◽  
Maciej Cymerys ◽  
Przemysław Guzik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Maximal Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Running is undertaken for different reasons, including improvement or maintenance of health and fitness. Many tests are employed for the estimation of the fitness in runners. In this review, we describe five field tests (Cooper test, Conconi test, 6-Minute Walk Test, 20-meter Multistage Fitness Test, and Harvard Step Test) and one laboratory cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) on a treadmill. A properly selected fitness test may help to estimate or measure the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2), thresholds for the aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, or restitution after the exercise. Such information is used for planning the training process, monitoring the progress of physical fitness or predicting the target distance or speed during competitions. In patients with cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, this information may help to plan the intensity of daily activity or physical rehabilitation. Testing physical fitness is challenging, however when made appropriately, it delivers valuable physiological and clinical information.

Is physical fitness related with in-game physical performance? A case study through local positioning system in professional basketball players

2021 ◽  
pp. 175433712110311
Author(s):  
Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
Rodrigo Ramírez-Campillo ◽  
Javier Raya-González ◽  
Daniel Castillo ◽  
Fabio Y Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Sprint Speed ◽  
Basketball Game ◽  
Local Positioning System

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical fitness and external load determined by local positioning system (LPS) in a simulated basketball game. Fourteen professional male basketball players performed a lane agility drill, 20-m maximal sprint speed, countermovement jump (CMJ), drop jump, and repeated sprint tests. Player movements during games (two games of 4 × 7 min) were measured using a portable WIMUPRO LPS and six ultra-wideband antennas. Distance covered, and distance covered in different speed zones, accelerations, and decelerations were recorded. The results obtained showed significant relationship between (a) distance at high decelerations (>−2.0 m s−2) and 20-m maximal sprint speed ( r = 0.669, p = 0.049); (b) 20-m maximal sprint speed and maximal speed in simulated games ( r = 0.576, p = 0.031); (c) CMJ height and sprint distance (>24.1 km h−1) covered in simulated games ( r = 0.772, p = 0.001); and (d) high decelerations and 20-m maximal sprint speed ( r = 0.669, p = 0.049) and best time in the RSA test ( r = −0.731, p = 0.039). Coaches and strength and conditioning coaches must adjust their training to optimize speed and jumping ability, as they are reflected in physical performance in-game. Players who reach higher speeds (i.e. RSAbest and 20-m sprint time) and CMJ height in field tests may be affected by greater deceleration load in specific training and competition (eccentric contraction). Since hamstring muscles suffer great strain during deceleration, they are more prone to injury, thus these players may require a specific training program to decrease performance losses and risk of injury.

scholarly journals Field Testing Protocols for Talent Identification and Development in Basketball—A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4340
Author(s):  
Anna Gál-Pottyondy ◽  
Bálint Petró ◽  
András Czétényi ◽  
János Négyesi ◽  
Ryoichi Nagatomi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Quality Of Reporting ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Anthropometric Measures

Basketball is one of the most popular team sports in the world. A wide variety of athletic skills can be valuable indicators of a talented player. Testing these skills help trainers and scouts to make the best decisions during both youth and adult player selection of different competitive levels and field positions. However, scientific data regarding the association between field tests results and match statistics is sparse. We conducted a systematic review to logically summarize the physical field tests of athletic abilities and anthropometric measures used in basketball in different player positions at different levels, and to determine whether test results may correlate with match statistics. A comprehensive electronic literature search was performed via three electronic databases (PubMed, GoogleScholar, SportDiscus). The CASP checklist was used for checking the quality of reporting for all included articles. Based on 39 studies, it could be supported that the agility, speed and jumping test values seem to be crucial measures for basketball players. Anthropometry appeared to be the strongest discriminative factor between basketball positions, therefore, these values need to be significantly considered during selection. Moreover, the maturity status is also an important influencing factor for U-18 teams. In general, we found that successful players can be identified by their nonplanned agility and reactive power, considering that these factors affect match outcomes the most at the same competitive level.

scholarly journals Strength and Speed Profiles Based on Age and Sex Differences in Young Basketball Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
David Mancha-Triguero ◽  
Javier García-Rubio ◽  
José M. Gamonales ◽  
Sergio J. Ibáñez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Body Strength ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Repeat Sprint Ability ◽  
Age And Sex

Team sports are in continuous evolution, and physical performance is acquiring greater importance in the game. The assessment of physical fitness is the most reliable method for knowing if the athlete’s physical fitness is appropriate. Therefore, the objectives of this research were to identify profiles of physical-physiological demands with different specific tests of physical fitness related to the maximum strength of the lower body and speed. Moreover, some differences based on the sex and age of the players were identified. One hundred and forty-nine basketball players were analyzed (men n = 103 vs. women n = 46, weight: 74.74 ± 11.65 kg vs. 56.89 ± 3.71 kg, height: 184.66 ± 11.67 vs. 164 ± 4 and BMI: 21.7 ± 0.83 vs. 21.6 ± 0.90). The players performed an Abalakov test, a multi-jump test, and a repeat sprint ability test. Each player was equipped with a WIMU PRO device, and photoelectric cells were used. A MANOVA was performed to discover the differences between ages, and a t-test was used regarding sex. The results showed significant differences based on age and sex in variables related to time and Player Load/min (p < 0.001). The variables related to steps (contact, step, flight) also showed significant differences as a function of age (p < 0.001) and sex (p < 0.05). The multi-jump test showed differences based on age (p < 0.05 except in between jumps), but not on sex. These results confirm the importance of working together on lower body strength and speed skills. In addition, the planning of the work on these abilities must be individualized and according to the characteristics of the athlete.

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