La velocidad es uno de los indicadores clave para el desarrollo atlético del jugador de baloncesto. El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar los efectos que tiene en la velocidad un entrenamiento ...de fuerza (EF) y otro pliométrico (EP) desarrollados durante ocho semanas en jugadores jóvenes de baloncesto. Para ello, 48 jugadores (16,42 ± 1,13 años) se distribuyeron en tres grupos: EF (n = 16), EP (n = 16) y grupo control (GC) (n = 16). Se evaluó la velocidad lineal en 10 y 20 m, así como la velocidad con cambios de dirección con el test Pro-agility shuttle. Tanto el grupo EF como el EP mejoraron significativamente todas las variables de rendimiento (p < 0,05). EF fue el que obtuvo la mejora más relevante en el tiempo parcial de 10 m (8,92 %; ES = 0,65), mientras que el grupo de EP mejoró en mayor medida en el test Pro-agility shuttle (7,58 %; ES = 0,57). Los hallazgos de este estudio sugieren que en ocho semanas a) tanto el entrenamiento de fuerza como el pliométrico pueden mejorar el rendimiento de la velocidad en jugadores jóvenes de baloncesto, y b) un entrenamiento de fuerza puede incidir más en la velocidad lineal y un entrenamiento pliométrico en la velocidad con cambios de dirección.
Abstract. Speed is a key indicator for overall athletic development. The aim of this research was to compare the effects of strength (ST) and plyometric training (PT) for 8 weeks on sprinting speed in youth basketball players. 48 players (16.42 ± 1.13 years) were divided into three groups: ST (n = 16), PT (n = 16) and control group (CG) (n = 16). 10 and 20 m linear sprint, as well as the sprint with change of direction were measured by the Pro-agility shuttle test. Both the strength and plyometric groups significantly improved all performance variables (p < 0.05). The most relevant result in ST was in 10 m split time (8.92 %; ES = 0.65), whereas the PT was in Pro-agility shuttle test (7.58 %; ES = 0.57). The findings of this study suggest that, in eight weeks a) both strength and plyometric training can improve sprinting performance, and b) strength training might well influence on linear speed and plyometric training on speed with change of direction.
The aim of this study was to examine the possible differences on anthropometrics and strength performance between young basketball players with different maturity status. Thirty-one male players ...(12-15 years) participated in the study. Their maturity status was estimated by the years from/to their peak height velocity (PHV) and players were categorized as pre-, mid- or post-PHV. The analysis of variance showed significant differences in players’ body weight and height according to their maturity group. Players’ strength performance (1RM, SJ and CMJ) was significantly different between the maturity groups. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed a correlation between the PHV and the players’ weight, height and performance in 1RM (r = 0.74 – 0.80; p < .001) but not with the performance in the SJ and the CMJ (r = 0.19; p = .295 and r = 0.35; p = .055, respectively). In addition, the linear regression analysis showed that the PHV predicted the players’ weight, height and performance in 1RM (β = 0.74-0.80; p < .001; R2 = 0.55-0.65). The results of this study showed anthropometric and strength performance advantages for young basketball players with an advanced maturity status. These findings may have an impact on talent identification, selection and long-term development processes.
For nearly one hundred years, basketball has been an important part of Japanese American life.  Women’s basketball holds a special place in the contemporary scene of highly organized and ...expansive Japanese American leagues in California, in part because these leagues have produced numerous talented female players. Using data from interviews and observations, Nicole Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment. As Japanese American women have excelled in mainstream basketball, they have emerged as local stars who have passed on the torch by becoming role models and building networks for others.   
El objetivo de este estudio fue comprobar el efecto de la realización de una Potenciación Post-Activación (PPA) a través del ejercicio de media sentadilla sobre el rendimiento en sprint y cambio de ...dirección en jugadores de baloncesto. 12 jugadores de baloncesto participaron en esta investigación realizando dos sesiones. En la primera sesión, realizaron un test incremental de media sentadilla en multipower para conocer la carga con la que generaban la máxima potencia durante la fase concéntrica. En la segunda sesión, tras un calentamiento estandarizado, realizaron los test de sprint (30 m) y cambio de dirección (V-Cut test). Posteriormente, hicieron seis repeticiones de media sentadilla con la carga de máxima potencia de la fase concéntrica obtenida en la primera sesión. Tras cuatro minutos de descanso volvieron a realizar los test de sprint y cambio de dirección. El tiempo en el sprint antes y después de la potenciación fue 4,72 ± 0,25 segundos y 4,71 ± 0,25 segundos, respectivamente. En el V-Cut el tiempo del test antes de la potenciación fue de 8,06 ± 0,44 segundos y tras ella de 7,98 ± 0,38 segundos. El protocolo de PPA basado en la realización de media sentadilla con la carga con la que se desarrolla la máxima potencia durante la fase concéntrica no sirvió como potenciador del rendimiento en sprint y cambio de dirección en jugadores de baloncesto.
Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP) protocol based on half squat on sprint and change of direction performance. 12 basketball players participated in this investigation performing two sessions. In the first session, participants executed a half squat incremental test in a Smith machine in order to determine maximal power output during the concentric phase. In the second session, after a standardized warm-up, participants performed a sprint test (30 m) and a change of direction test (V-Cut test). After that, the players performed six half squat repetitions with the maximal power output load obtained in the first session. After four minutes rest, they performed the sprint and the change of direction test. Sprint time was 4.72 ± 0.25 s before PAP and 4.71 ± 0.25 s after PAP. V-Cut test was 8.06 ± 0.44 s and 7.98 ± 0.38 s before and after PAP, respectively. A PAP protocol based on half squat with maximal power output during concentric phase load did not serve to enhance sprint and change of direction performance in basketball players.
This two month study focused on a community pick-up basketball game that brought a group of strangers together weekly to play ball and recreate. The game provided a safe place to create belonging and ...the group formed a sense of community and kinship through this activity.
...this study examined intermediately (N ¼ 10) and highly skilled (N ¼ 7) basketball players' QE behavior (onset, offset, and duration) as a function of performance (6 hits/ misses) in undefended ...free-throw and defended smallsided game situations (counterbalanced order).
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 2 training methods based on small-sided games (SSG) and regular basketball training (RBT) on physical and technical skills of male junior ...basketball players.
