Efectos del entrenamiento en la habilidad para repetir sprints (RSA) en arbitros de baloncesto

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Efectos del entrenamiento en la habilidad para repetir sprints (RSA) en arbitros de baloncesto Training effects in repeated sprint ability (RSA) in basketball referees Efeitos do treino na capacidade de repetir sprints (RSA) em árbitros de basquetebol P. Bayón, A. Vaquera, J.V. García-Tormo y R. Dehesa Departamento de Educación Física y Deportiva. Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte. Universidad de León.Resumen: La mayor parte de los estudios en baloncesto se han centrado en el estudio de los jugadores existiendo pocos que se hayan centrado en el estudio de los árbitros de baloncesto. La habilidad para repetir sprints (RSA) es uno de los componentes claves en el rendimiento físico en baloncesto. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio es analizar la RSA y los valores cineantropométricos en árbitros de baloncesto después de un periodo de entrenamiento de 5 semanas. 24 árbitros fueron analizados, divididos en Grupo Control (GC) y Grupo Experimental (GE). Se les realizó una determinación cineantropométrica (Talla, Peso, % Graso y IMC) y un test de RSA de 7x20 m. en dos ocasiones, antes y después de estas semanas de entrenamiento (PRE y POST). Encontramos pequeñas diferencias en el peso en ambos grupos entre el PRE y POST así como diferencias en el % graso, donde ambos disminuyeron, 2.5% el GC y 5.29% el GE. Las mejoras en el RSA fueron evidentes, siendo 0.67% para el GC y 5.10% para el GE. En conclusión, después de un entrenamiento específico, las mejoras en RSA en árbitros de baloncesto claramente mejorarán su condición física así como sus valores cineantropométricos. Palabras clave: entrenamiento, velocidad, valores cineantropométricos. Abstract: Most studies in basketball have focused on the study of the players and just a few have focused on the study of basketball referees. The ability to repeat sprints (RSA) is one of the key components in physical performance in basketball. Therefore, the aim of this study is to analyze the RSA and the anthropometric values in basketball referees after a period of 5 weeks of specific training. 24 referees were evaluated divided into Group Control (GC) and Experimental Group (GE). An anthropometric determination (Size, Weight, Body fat %, and BMI) and a 7x20m RSA test were performed twice, before and after of 5 specific training weeks (PRE and POST). Small differences in the weight of the referees in PRE and POST in both groups were found but also there are some differences in body fat %, decreasing in 2.5% the GC and in 5.29% the GE. The improvements in RSA are 0.67% for GC and 5.10% for the GE. In conclusion, the basketball referees improvements in RSA after a specific training clearly improves their physical condition and their anthropometric values. Keywords: training, speed, kinanthropometry. Resumo: A maior parte dos estudos em Basquetebol centram-se no estudo dos jogadores existindo poucos que se centrem no estudo dos árbitros. A capacidade de repetir sprints (RSA) é um dos componentes-chave no desempenho físico no basquetebol. Portanto, o objetivo ...

Comparative Effects of Two High-Intensity Intermittent Training Programs on Sub-Elite Male Basketball Referees’ Fitness Levels

“…Finally, regarding anthropometric measurements (i.e., body mass and body fat percentage), we did not observe apparent effects of training on our sample. These findings align with other research involving sub-elite male basketball referees [ 17 ], which found no significant differences in anthropometric metrics following a 5-week specific training intervention. However, it’s crucial to interpret these results cautiously as we did not control dietary intake, which could impact body mass or body fat percentage.…”

“…Both training interventions resulted in improved RSA mean , aligning with earlier findings in sub-elite male basketball referees by Bayon et al [ 17 ], who conducted five weeks of specific physical training. Following their intervention, these authors noted a 5.3% increase in RSA mean for the experimental group, reporting significant differences favoring the experimental group over the control.…”

“…Additionally, to ensure consistency, all participants trained together in groups and underwent field-based tests in the same venue, guided by the same qualified personnel. Moreover, the average duration of specific activities in this intervention was less than 23-min per training session, representing a reduction compared to a previous training program [ 17 ]. This aspect could be beneficial for referees with limited exercise time seeking improvements in RSA performance.…”

“…After the standardized warm-up, the referees completed three 20-m sprints, a distance that has been recommended for assessing RSA in basketball referees [ 17 ]. The best time recorded among these sprints was considered the criterion score [ 34 ].…”

“…To date, only one study has endeavored to elucidate the impact of a training regimen on the physical fitness of basketball referees. This study employed a traditional training program encompassing various activities (i.e., 20-m progressive runs, sprint training, strength-based circuit training, alternating pace runs of 5–10 min, and 30-min continuous endurance running), which notably enhanced the repeated sprint ability (RSA) and anthropometric characteristics of sub-elite referees [ 17 ]. However, this program, conducted over five weeks, demanded a significant time commitment (averaging about 75-min per session, thrice weekly).…”