The Effect of Differential Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Performance in Female Basketball Players: A Pilot Study

This pilot study aimed to determine the effects of differential learning in sprint running with and without changes of direction (COD) on physical performance parameters in female basketball players and to determine the feasibility of the training protocol. Nine female basketball players completed 4 weeks of repeated sprint training (RST) with (COD, n = 4) or without (NCOD, n = 5) changes of direction. A battery of sprints (0–10 and 0–25 m), vertical jumps (counter movement jump (CMJ), drop jump, and single-leg CMJs), and COD tests were conducted before and after intervention. NCOD completed two sets of ten sprints of 20 m, whereas COD performed 20 m sprints with a 180 degree turn at 10 m, returning to the starting line. Before each sprint, participants were instructed to provide different fluctuations (i.e., differential learning) in terms of varying the sprint. Both groups had 30 s of passive recovery between two sprints and 3 min between sets. A significant effect of time for the 0–10 m sprint, CMJ, and single leg-CMJ asymmetries were observed. Adding “erroneous” fluctuation during RST seems to be a suitable and feasible strategy for coaches to enhance physical performance in young female basketball players. However, further studies including larger samples and controlled designs are recommended to strengthen present findings.

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Effects of Short-Term Plyometric Training on Agility, Jump and Repeated Sprint Performance in Female Soccer Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052274 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2274

Author(s):

Marcin Maciejczyk ◽

Renata Błyszczuk ◽

Aleksander Drwal ◽

Beata Nowak ◽

Marek Strzała

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Sprint Performance ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Short Term ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Squat Jump ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Before And After

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of short-term (4 weeks, twice a week: 8 sessions) plyometric training on agility, jump, and repeated sprint performance in female soccer players. The study comprised 17 females performing this sports discipline. The players were randomly divided into two groups: with plyometric training (PLY) and the control (CON). All players followed the same training program, but the PLY group also performed plyometric exercises. Tests used to evaluate physical performance were carried out immediately before and after PLY. After implementing the short PLY training, significant improvement in jump performance (squat jump: p = 0.04, ES = 0.48, countermovement jump: p = 0.009, ES = 0.42) and agility (p = 0.003, ES = 0.7) was noted in the PLY group. In the CON group, no significant (p > 0.05) changes in physical performance were observed. In contrast, PLY did not improve repeated sprint performance (p > 0.05) among female soccer players. In our research, it was shown that PLY can also be effective when performed for only 4 weeks instead of the 6–12 weeks typically applied.

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Effects of contrast strength training with elastic band program on sprint, jump, strength, balance and repeated change of direction in young female handball players

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/17479541211050724 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 174795412110507

Author(s):

Mehrez Hammami ◽

Nawel Gaamouri ◽

Yosser Cherni ◽

Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly ◽

Lee Hill ◽

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Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Young Female ◽

T Test ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Elastic Band ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Back Extensor ◽

Medicine Ball

Maximal strength, power and his derivates (sprint, change of direction repeatedly and jump) are considered as major determinants of success in elite handball players. Contrast strength training with elastic band (CSTEB) program is form of resistance training, and may play an important method of training to improve this quality. This study examined the effects of 10-week contrast strength training with elastic band (CSTEB) program on physical performance in young female handball players. Thirty participants (age: 15.7 ± 0.3 years; body mass: 63.7 ± 3.7 kg; body height: 166.8 ± 3.8 cm; body fat: 26.9 ± 3.4; and Maturity-offset: 2.9 ± 0.3 years) were randomly assigned between experimental group (EG; n = 15) and control group (CG; n = 15). Two-way analyses of variance (group × time) were assessed for handgrip; back extensor; medicine ball throw; 30-m sprint times; Modiﬁed Illinois change-of-direction (Illinois-MT); four jump tests [(squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), countermovement jump with arms (CMJA) and five jump test (5JT)]; static (stork) and dynamic (Y balance) balance tests; and repeated sprint T-test (RSTT). The EG enhanced all strength performance [handgrip right, handgrip left, back extensor strength and medicine ball throw (p < 0.001)] compared to CG. The EG enhanced all sprint performance. The EG also improved performance in the Illinois-MT. All jump performance improved signiﬁcantly [SJ (p = 0.007), CMJ (p = 0.001) and CMJA (p = 0.001)] except 5JT in the EG. Of the same, 3 of 4 repeated sprint T-test scores [RSTT-Best-Time, RSTT-Mean-Time and RSTT-Total-Time] increased significantly in the EG relative to the CG. Conversely, there were no significant changes in balance performance between groups. It is concluded that 10-weeks of CSTEB improved physical performance (strength, sprint, change of direction, jump, and repeated change of direction) measures in young female handball players.

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Effects of Plyometric and Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Performance

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports8070091 ◽

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.

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Psychological profiling of young female handball and basketball players - a pilot study

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsm.2011.084038.177 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 372-373

Author(s):

Y. Shima ◽

K. Kitaoka ◽

J. Nakase ◽

K. Goshima ◽

R. Takahashi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Young Female ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Psychological Profiling

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

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2020-0144 ◽

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.

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Kinematic Analysis of Vertical Jump Performances Before and After Fatigue in Basketball Players

10.53350/pjmhs211572226 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (7) ◽

pp. 2226-2228

Author(s):

Ahmet Atli ◽

Ali Furkan Yarar

Keyword(s):

Kinematic Analysis ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Biomechanical Analysis ◽

Jump Height ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Joint Injury ◽

Before And After ◽

Parameter Values ◽

Vertical Jumps

Background and Study Aim: This single group pre- and post-test study aimed to examine kinematic changes in vertical jump performances before and after fatigue in basketball players. Material and Method: Ten male university student (age 23.28±1.31 years, height 181.17±6.87 cm, body weight 74.53±9.27 kg) basketball players voluntarily participated in the study. Vertical jump test was performed twice, once before fatigue and again after fatigue, and jump measurements were recorded with 2 cameras capable of shooting 240 frames per second. The vertical jumps were measured using a Smart Speed device. The recorded measurements were analyzed using a biomechanical analysis program, and the results were analyzed statistically. Each participant performed 5 resting jumps on the jump mat after warm-up, and the highest height reached was determined as the jump height. Next, the protocol for inducing fatigue was initiated without a period of rest, and the participants were asked to sprint 6x10 m, following which vertical jumps were performed 5 times without any break. The maximum value of each parameter obtained from among the 5 vertical jumps was used for analysis. The protocol for inducing fatigue was followed until the post-fatigue vertical jump parameter values were below 70% of the maximum values recorded before fatigue. Pre- and post-fatigue jump parameter values were statistically analyzed using the paired samples t-test. Results and Conclusion: Statistically significant differences were observed in knee flexion angle measurements before and after fatigue as well as in jump height measurements before and after fatigue (p<0.05). Therefore, it is believed that fatigue may be associated with a risk of knee joint injury in basketball players. Keywords: Kinematic Analysis, Vertical Jump, Performance, Fatigue, Basketball Players

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Repeated-Sprint Training in Hypoxia Induced by Voluntary Hypoventilation in Swimming

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2015-0674 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 329-335 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Laurent Trincat ◽

Xavier Woorons ◽

Grégoire P. Millet

Keyword(s):

Lactate Concentration ◽

Blood Lactate Concentration ◽

Sprint Training ◽

Training Performance ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Normal Breathing ◽

Innovative Method ◽

Before And After ◽

Voluntary Hypoventilation ◽

Competitive Swimmers

Purpose:Repeated-sprint training in hypoxia (RSH) has been shown as an efficient method for improving repeated-sprint ability (RSA) in team-sport players but has not been investigated in swimming. We assessed whether RSH with arterial desaturation induced by voluntary hypoventilation at low lung volume (VHL) could improve RSA to a greater extent than the same training performed under normal breathing (NB) conditions.Methods:Sixteen competitive swimmers completed 6 sessions of repeated sprints (2 sets of 16 × 15 m with 30 s send-off) either with VHL (RSH-VHL, n = 8) or with NB (RSN, n = 8). Before and after training, performance was evaluated through an RSA test (25-m all-out sprints with 35 s send-off) until exhaustion.Results:From before to after training, the number of sprints was significantly increased in RSH-VHL (7.1 ± 2.1 vs 9.6 ± 2.5; P < .01) but not in RSN (8.0 ± 3.1 vs 8.7 ± 3.7; P = .38). Maximal blood lactate concentration ([La]max) was higher after than before in RSH-VHL (11.5 ± 3.9 vs 7.9 ± 3.7 mmol/L; P = .04) but was unchanged in RSN (10.2 ± 2.0 vs 9.0 ± 3.5 mmol/L; P = .34). There was a strong correlation between the increases in the number of sprints and in [La]max in RSH-VHL only (R = .93, P < .01).Conclusions:RSH-VHL improved RSA in swimming, probably through enhanced anaerobic glycolysis. This innovative method allows inducing benefits normally associated with hypoxia during swim training in normoxia.

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

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106017700436 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 111-118 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

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.

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Effects of interval and continuous training on O2 uptake kinetics during severe-intensity exercise initiated from an elevated metabolic baseline

Journal of Applied Physiology ◽

10.1152/japplphysiol.01365.2013 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 116 (8) ◽

pp. 1068-1077 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mariasole Da Boit ◽

Stephen J. Bailey ◽

Steven Callow ◽

Fred J. DiMenna ◽

Andrew M. Jones

Keyword(s):

Exercise Performance ◽

Performance Test ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Sprint Training ◽

Continuous Training ◽

Exercise Tests ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Severe Intensity ◽

O2 Uptake Kinetics ◽

Before And After

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that V̇o2 kinetics would be speeded to a greater extent following repeated sprint training (RST), compared with continuous endurance training (ET), in the transition from moderate- to severe-intensity exercise. Twenty-three recreationally active subjects were randomly assigned to complete six sessions of ET (60–110 min of moderate-intensity cycling) or RST (four to seven 30-s all-out Wingate tests) over a 2-wk period. Subjects completed three identical work-to-work cycling exercise tests before and after the intervention period, consisting of baseline cycling at 20 W followed by sequential step increments to moderate- and severe-intensity work rates. The severe-intensity bout was continued to exhaustion on one occasion and was followed by a 60-s all-out sprint on another occasion. Phase II pulmonary V̇o2 kinetics were speeded by a similar magnitude in both the lower (ET pre, 28 ± 4; ET post, 22 ± 4 s; RST pre, 25 ± 8; RST post, 20 ± 7 s) and upper (ET pre, 50 ± 10; ET post, 39 ± 11 s; RST pre, 54 ± 7; RST post, 40 ± 11 s) steps of the work-to-work test following ET and RST ( P < 0.05). The tolerable duration of exercise and the total amount of sprint work completed in the exercise performance test were also similarly enhanced by ET and RST ( P < 0.05). Therefore, ET and RST provoked comparable improvements in V̇o2 kinetics and exercise performance in the transition from an elevated baseline work rate, with RST being a more time-efficient approach to elicit these adaptations.

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