Technical-tactical performance in basketball: evaluation of gaming actions according to specific positions

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the level of technical-tactical performance of female basketball base players, considering the association between the game actions and the specific positions performed by the players. Methods: Twenty-six players from a basketball club in the state of Santa Catarina (Brazil) participated. The performance was analyzed with the aid of the Individual Technical-Tactical Basketball Performance Assessment Instrument (IAD-BB). The statistical treatment involved the use of descriptive (simple and percentage frequency) and inferential (Pearson's Chi-square test, Cramer's V coefficients, adjusted residuals), adopting a 5% significance level for the interpretation of the results. Results: It was found a statistically significant association of the functions performed by the players with the actions of reception, dribble, throw, marking and rebound block. The guards performed better in the reception, dribble and clearing actions, the centers were better in rebound block, throw and clearing, while the forwards showed better performance in clearing and rebound block. Conclusion: It is concluded that the analysis of tacticaltechnical performance, considering the actions and specific positions of female players, is necessary for a better understanding of the factors that influence their performance in the game. Results are discussed with the literature and suggestions are made for future research in order to expand the quantity and quality of evidence in sports performance analysis.

Performance Differences in Male Youth Basketball Players According to Selection Status and Playing Position: An Evaluation of the Basketball Learning and Performance Assessment Instrument

“…However, previous research analyzing position-dependent differences in game-related statistics have reported advantages for point guards in assists (Sampaio et al, 2006;García-Rubio et al, 2019;Escudero-Tena et al, 2021;Kokanauskas et al, 2021). In contrast to the results of the present study, Hatem et al (2020) were able to demonstrate a higher proportion of appropriate dribbling actions for Guards. Surprisingly, they also detected a better performance in shooting for Centers.…”

“…Also, SG/SF did not outperform PG or PF/C as far as shooting is concerned (H2c). With respect to passing, this is confirmed by Hatem et al (2020) who also did not find advantages for Guards with respect to passing. However, previous research analyzing position-dependent differences in game-related statistics have reported advantages for point guards in assists (Sampaio et al, 2006;García-Rubio et al, 2019;Escudero-Tena et al, 2021;Kokanauskas et al, 2021).…”

“…The Individual Technical-Tactical Basketball Performance Assessment Instrument (IAD-BB; Folle et al, 2014) analyzes offensive and defensive actions of players in formative developmental stages regarding adaptation, decision making, and efficacy. Hatem et al (2020) employed this instrument in Brazilian youth basketball and were able to identify positiondependent differences between Guards, Forwards, and Centers in the ball-bound actions of shooting, dribbling, and receiving. However, the IAD-BB does not consider the technical execution of a play action and is currently only available in Portuguese.…”