| Physiological testing of basketball players: toward a standard evaluation of anaerobic fitness. | |
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PMID: 18545206 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of this study was to examine whether the changes in the rules of the game instituted in 2000 have modified the physiological factors of success in basketball. The performances of 8 elite male players and 8 average-level players were compared in order to identify which components of fitness among agility, speed, anaerobic power, anaerobic capacity, and upper body strength were key determinants of performance in modern basketball. Each subject performed 7 tests, including vertical jump (VJ), 20-m sprint, agility T test, suicide sprint, 30-second Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT), isokinetic testing of the knee extensors, and 1 repetition maximum (1RM) bench press test. The statistical difference in the anaerobic performances was assessed by Student's t test. The main results showed that, compared to average-level players, elite-level players achieved significantly better performances in the agility T test (+6.2%), VJ test (+8.8%), peak torques developed by knee extensors (+20.2%), and 1RM bench press (+18.6%, p < 0.05). In contrast, no significant difference between groups was observed on 20-m sprint, suicide run, and parameters of the WAnT (p > 0.05). These results emphasized the importance of anaerobic power in modern basketball, whereas anaerobic capacity does not seem to be a key aspect to consider. In this context, coaches are advised to avoid using exercises lasting >/=30 seconds in their physical fitness programs, but instead to focus on short and intense tests such as VJ, agility T test, and sprints over very short distances (5 or 10 m). |
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Authors:
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Anne Delextrat; Daniel Cohen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association Volume: 22 ISSN: 1533-4287 ISO Abbreviation: J Strength Cond Res Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-10 Completed Date: 2008-09-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9415084 Medline TA: J Strength Cond Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1066-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Health and Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom. a.delextrat@londonmet.ac.uk |
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Adult Anaerobic Threshold / physiology* Athletic Performance / physiology Basketball / physiology* Exercise Test* Humans Male Physical Fitness / physiology* |
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