Effects of a 4-week combined sloped training program in young basketball players’ physical performance

Publication date: Available online 14 October 2019Source: Science & SportsAuthor(s): B. Figueira, B. Gonçalves, E. Abade, R. Paulauskas, N. Masiulis, J. SampaioSummaryAimThe aim of this study was to compare the effects of a 4-week combined sloped training program with a standard flat training program performed by basketball players.MethodsA total of 31 male elite youth basketball players were randomly allocated into an experimental (SLOPE, n = 15, age 13.4 ± 0.4 y, height 168.8 ± 14.2 cm, weight 52.6 ± 12.7 kg) and control training group (FLAT, n = 16, age 12.9 ± 0.3 y, height 169.5 ± 9.3 cm, weight 56.2 ± 11.3 kg). A pre- to post-test design was used to explore the effects in performance variables.ResultsThe comparison between groups showed moderate higher values in FLAT training group for standing height jump (differences in groups means: % [90% confidence intervals], −10.2% [−14.9% to −5.3%]) and reaction time (5.8% [1.3% to 10.5%]). On the other hand, SLOPE training promoted a small improve in anaerobic-alactic power (W/kg) (3.4% [−1.2% to 8.1%]). The FLAT group presented small improvements in peak power (W), (−9.2% [−15.0% to −3.0%]) and moderate in relative peak power (W/kg) (−9.8% [−15.3% to −4.0%]). Power results suggested a more efficient movement pattern, probably due to a better propulsive phase supported by an improved ability to produce e...
Source: Science and Sports - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research