The Effect of Using Reactive Agility Exercises with the FITLIGHT Training System on the Speed of Visual Reaction Time and Dribbling Skill of Basketball Players

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the effect of reactive agility with the FITLIGHT training system on the speed of the visual reaction time and dribbling skill of basketball players. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n = 10; age, 14.80 ± 0.79 years; height, 163.80 ± 3.46 cm; weight, 55.90 ± 0.99 kg; training, 4.50 ± 0.53 years) and a control group (n = 10; age, 14.60 ± 0.70 years; height, 163.30 ± 3.47 cm; weight, 56.10 ± 0.74 kg; training, 4.30 ± 0.48 years). Reactive agility was assessed through a modified t-test, visual reaction time was assessed using the Li Lafayette instrument Visual Reaction Time Apparatus 63014 response panel, and dribbling skills were assessed through dribbling testing. The results showed improved agility through the modified agility t-test (11%; p = 0.001), an increased speed of visual reaction time for both the right and left hands (23–31%), and improved dribbling skills (19%; p = 0.001) for the experimental group using the FITLIGHT reactive agility software. The results also showed increased skills of the experimental group when compared to the control group. Differences in variability emerged between 6 and 14.1% in favor of the experimental group. Therefore, the researchers recommended that attention should be paid to activating the role of the FITLIGHT reactive agility training to improve and develop the physical, visual, and skill capabilities of basketball players. The researchers propose that FITLIGHT can be effectively used in the basketball training process.

The effect of small-sided games using the FIT LIGHT training system on some harmonic abilities and some basic skills of basketball players

“…The researchers attribute this to the positive effect of FITLIGHT, which contains quality guided exercises ( 18 ). It also offers diversity in Small-sided games and training situations that suit the abilities and habits of the players, attracting attention ( 36 ), integrating the movements of the arms and legs and providing light stimulus to develop harmonic abilities.…”

“…Furthermore, it promotes agility, endurance and high fluidity. The length of time of the execution of motor duties contributed to the development of coordination between the lower and upper limbs, in addition to hand-eye coordination ( 18 ). This has helped to develop the harmonic abilities and basic skills of the players, as well as making the basic movements and various motor abilities of these games easier.…”

“…FITLIGHT technology is a training device that is used globally in sports training. Its light stimulus can contribute to improving young basketball players' physical, skill based and visual performances ( 18 ). Furthermore, the light stimulus improves their basic skills and increases their ability to perform in various sports.…”

“…Basic skills are central to basketball. For the player to reach a high skill level, they must possess harmonic abilities and coaches must provide adequate training and utilize advanced methods ( 18 ).…”

Effectiveness of Footwork and Handwork Drills in Enhancing the Female College Student’s Dribbling Skills

“…Dribbling is an offensive skill that encompasses a variety of performance forms, including dribble with a change of direction, dribble penetration, dribble hesitation, between-legs crossover, crossover dribble, inside and outside dribble, pullback crossover, behind-the-back dribble, dribble with pivoting and rotation (Gil-Arias et al, 2020). According to Hassan et al (2022), it holds significant sway over the effectiveness of offensive strategies, especially for agile players who rely on their dribbling abilities to elude defenders, drive toward the basket, or generate scoring chances for their team.…”