Physical fitness in basketball players: a systematic review

Mancha-Triguero, David; García-Rubio, Javier; Calleja-González, Julio; Ibáñez, Sergio José

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.19.09180-1

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“…Overall these findings confirm previous studies reporting aerobic fitness capacity to be improved following the preparation period and to be preserved or slightly increased during the competitive phase of the season [6,[9][10][11][13][14][15][16]. Accordingly, the development of the aerobic capacities before the commencement of the competitive season may positively assist the reoxygenation of myoglobin and resynthesis of phosphoryl-creatine during basketball activities [37,38]. In conclusion, despite the low ecological validity and the low-level of specificity of this test due to the intermittent nature of basketball games, the results of the present study confirm that the Mognoni's test can be efficiently and practically used to monitor the aerobic adaptations of basketball athletes, especially at professional level where it may be difficult to perform maximal tests during the competitive season.…”

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Seasonal changes in physical capacities of basketball players according to competitive levels and individual responses

Ferioli

Bosio²,

Zois

et al. 2020

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PurposeThe aim of this study was to quantify changes in physical capacities of thirty-eight basketball players selected from different teams, as well as from varying competitive levels (i.e. Division I, Division II and Division III) during the preparation and in-season periods. MethodsPre (T1) and post (T2) preparation period and during regular season (T3), the players completed a Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test-level 1. Following a 3 to 8 days-break, players performed a 6-min continuous running test (Mognoni's test), a counter-movement jump test and a 5-min high-intensity intermittent running test. ResultsBlood lactate concentration measured after the Mognoni's test was significantly reduced from T1 to T2, and from T2 to T3 (P<0.001, ƞ 2 = 0.424). The distance covered during the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test was significantly increased only from T1 to T2 in Division II and III (P<0.001, ƞ 2 = 0.789). Similarly, the physiological responses to high-intensity intermittent running test were improved only from T1 to T2 (all P<0.001, ƞ 2 = 0.495 to 0.652). Despite significant changes observed in running tests from T1 to T2, at individual level 35-55% of players did not show a very likely improvement. Relative peak power produced during vertical jumps at T3 by Division I players was increased compared to T1 (ANOVA interaction, P = 0.037, ƞ 2 = 0.134). ConclusionsThe main improvements in physical capacities occurred during the preparation period, when the aerobic fitness and the ability to sustain high-intensity intermittent efforts were moderately-to-largely improved. However, it appears that the preparation period does not PLOS ONE PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.

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Seasonal changes in physical capacities of basketball players according to competitive levels and individual responses

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Bosio²,

Zois

et al. 2020

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“…The analysis of the internal and external load by means of a test of aerobic and lactic anaerobic capacities is not a common practice in players at training stages. Currently, it is normally used the information that comes from high-level teams [16] or national teams [17], evaluated through laboratory or generic tests regardless of the sport practiced [18]. For this reason, it is believed that the analysis of physical fitness in young athletes is relevant since occasionally the values obtained by the high-level teams are adapted and the principle of specificity and individualization of the athlete is omitted [19].…”

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

Mancha-Triguero

García-Rubio

Medina

et al. 2020

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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.

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“…According to this information, it seems that lane agility drill, reactive shuttle run, ¾ court sprint, standard vertical jump and running vertical jump are measuring the same ability. In this respect, the Combine measurements are not sport specific, they are general and common tests used to assess physical condition in basketball [ 25 ]. It is necessary to choose specific tests for each sport modality and position that are related to the sport and report specific results with greater validity [ 26 , 27 , 28 ].…”

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Citius, Altius, Fortius; Is It Enough to Achieve Success in Basketball?

García-Rubio

Carreras

Molina

et al. 2020

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The NBA Draft Combine includes a series of standardized measurements and drills that provide NBA teams with an opportunity to evaluate players. The purpose of this research was to identify the Combine tests that explain draft position and future performance in the NBA rookie season. Variables were selected from the previous categories of anthropometric measurements and strength and agility tests. A regression analysis was carried out. Combine variables, anthropometric and agility/strength variables were analyzed to explore their effect on draft position. Moreover, correlation analyses were performed to identify relationships among: (i) Combine anthropometric and strength and agility measures and game performance through game related statistics; and (ii) the draft position and game performance using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Results show that the Combine test does not predict draft position, with the exception of hand width and height in frontcourt players, and standard vertical jump and running vertical jump. Future performance indicators were explained by several Combine tests in all players.

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Physical fitness in basketball players: a systematic review

Cited by 61 publications

References 44 publications

Seasonal changes in physical capacities of basketball players according to competitive levels and individual responses

Seasonal changes in physical capacities of basketball players according to competitive levels and individual responses

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

Citius, Altius, Fortius; Is It Enough to Achieve Success in Basketball?

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