Selection-Dependent Differences in Youth Elite Basketball Players’ Relative Age, Maturation-Related Characteristics, and Motor Performance

Leyhr, Daniel; Rösch, David; Cumming, Sean P.; Höner, Oliver

doi:10.1080/02701367.2024.2311644

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“…Athletic performance in basketball is determined by the level of development of coordination and reaction time, components of motor ability that are essential for optimizing technical execution [ 15 , 16 ]. Research has shown that a level of motor ability development, especially coordination, directly and significantly influences the performance level of basketball players, particularly in the junior categories [ 16 , 17 , 18 ]. The effectiveness of a basketball player in the training process and during matches depends on the level of physical, technical, and tactical preparation in relation to the trends of dynamizing the game and the modernizing of specific training methodologies [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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Study on the Impact of Implementing an Exercise Program Using Fitlight Technology for the Development of Upper Limb Coordinative Abilities in Basketball Players

Steff,

Badau,

Badau

2024

Sensors

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of implementing a basketball-specific exercise program using Fitlight technology on the coordinative abilities (reactive coordination, reactive reaction time, and reactive movement combination capacity) of U14 and U16 junior basketball players. This study included 70 male basketball players, 36 subjects U14 and 34 subjects U16, divided into two equal groups for each age category: the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG). This study included an initial and a final test, between which, training was conducted over a period of 18 weeks. For the EG, the program aimed to develop coordinative abilities through an experimental program that utilized Fitlight technology, while the control groups underwent an identically timed program, but their training did not include the use of technology. Four tests were adapted and applied: the Reactive Reaction Test, Choice Reactive Reaction Test, Reactive Hand–Eye Coordination Test, and a test to evaluate the reactive capacity for combining movements. The results of this study showed statistically significant progress between the initial and final tests for the experimental group, p < 0.05. The Cohen’s d values for the experimental groups were above 0.8, indicating a very large effect size, while for the control group, these values were small to medium. The comparative analysis of the experimental groups U14 and U16 and control groups shows statistically significant differences in favor of the experimental groups U14 and U16. This study highlights the effectiveness of implementing specific training programs that use modern technologies in developing coordinative abilities in the training and evaluation process of junior basketball players.

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Study on the Impact of Implementing an Exercise Program Using Fitlight Technology for the Development of Upper Limb Coordinative Abilities in Basketball Players

Steff,

Badau,

Badau

2024

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Talent selection in 3 × 3 basketball: role of anthropometrics, maturation, and motor performance

Schmitz,

Fleddermann,

Zentgraf

2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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Introduction3 × 3 basketball is becoming more and more professionalized, which is leading to a growing interest in talent development and talent selection. Different studies have demonstrated relevant factors in the talent selection process of 5v5 basketball but not in 3 × 3 basketball. Therefore, this study investigated the main predictors in the talent selection process in 3 × 3 basketball athletes.MethodsA total of 192 athletes (Mage = 16.11 ± 0.45 years; n = 85 were female) 3 × 3 basketball athletes were assessed for various anthropometric and motor performance variables as well as maturity status. All assessments were carried out during selection camps for the German “under 17” youth national team. Binomial logistic regression was conducted to determine which variables predicted selection (either ‘selected', n = 30 female and n = 34 male, or ‘non-selected’, n = 55 female and n = 73 male).ResultsThe regression model was statistically significant in female athletes (χ² (3) = 26.86, p < .001). It explains 37.9% (Nagelkerke's R2) of the variance in selection status and suggests that the general motor-performance component (p < .001) and the anthropometric- and maturation-related component (p = .004) seem to be relevant for being selected. In male athletes, the binomial logistic regression model was also statistically significant (χ² (3) = 11.38, p = .010) with explaining 14.2% (Nagelkerke's R2) of the variance in selection status but only the anthropometric- and maturation-related component (p = .004) predict selection.DiscussionAnthropometric conditions (such as body height, body weight, and wingspan) and the maturity status are particularly important in talent selection in 3 × 3 basketball for both sexes. Regarding motor-performance variables, we found a predictive value for talent selection only in females (without sprinting), but not in males which means that more ‘athletic' female athletes seem to be favoured in talent selection. The results suggest that the talent selection process might be biased by maturation status even in middle adolescence. Therefore, coaches who decide on athletes’ selection should be aware of the temporal advantages induced by earlier maturation when evaluating talented athletes and should consider strategies such as bio-banding to evaluate the real and potential value of talented athletes.

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O “olho do treinador”: relação entre o potencial esportivo, desempenho atual e maturação biológica de jovens basquetebolistas

Silva,

Werneck,

Souza

et al. 2024

Cuad. Ed. Desar.

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Estudar o desenvolvimento esportivo no basquetebol e como os treinadores observam o potencial esportivo do atleta torna-se necessário. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o potencial esportivo de jovens basquetebolistas, investigando relações com o desempenho esportivo atual e a maturação biológica. Foram avaliados 87 atletas (11,4±0,8 anos), em um torneio Sub12 masculino. O treinador de cada equipe (n=7) realizou a avaliação do potencial esportivo de seus atletas, classificando-os como alto ou baixo potencial. Na avaliação do desempenho atual, os treinadores escolheram os dez “melhores” atletas da competição, exceto os da sua própria equipe. O status e o timing de maturação somática foram avaliados pelo percentual atingido da estatura adulta predita e pela idade prevista do PVC, respectivamente. Os resultados da análise estatística demosntraram que os atletas classificados como alto potencial eram mais altos (p<0,001), tinham maior estatura adulta predita (p<0,001) e timing de maturação mais precoce (p<0,001) quando comparados aos atletas de baixo potencial. Resultado similar foi observado na comparação entre atletas escolhidos e não escolhidos de acordo com a performance atual. Além disso, os atletas de alto potencial apresentaram uma chance seis vezes maior de serem escolhidos pelos treinadores em razão de sua performance na competição e tinham cerca de três vezes mais chance de serem avançados biologicamente quando comparados aos de baixo potencial. Conclui-se que jovens basquetebolistas sub12 avaliados como alto potencial pelos treinadores apresentaram melhor desempenho em competição, eram avançados biologicamente, possuíam maior estatura atual e maior estatura adulta predita, sugerindo que o potencial esportivo do atleta está associado à performance atual, à maturação biológica, à estatura atual e à estatura adulta predita.

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Selection-Dependent Differences in Youth Elite Basketball Players’ Relative Age, Maturation-Related Characteristics, and Motor Performance

Cited by 3 publications

References 91 publications

Study on the Impact of Implementing an Exercise Program Using Fitlight Technology for the Development of Upper Limb Coordinative Abilities in Basketball Players

Study on the Impact of Implementing an Exercise Program Using Fitlight Technology for the Development of Upper Limb Coordinative Abilities in Basketball Players

Talent selection in 3 × 3 basketball: role of anthropometrics, maturation, and motor performance

O “olho do treinador”: relação entre o potencial esportivo, desempenho atual e maturação biológica de jovens basquetebolistas

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