Influence of maturation and determinants of repeated sprint ability in youth basketball players
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Gonzalo-Skok, O. and Bishop, C. 2024. Influence of maturation and determinants of repeated sprint ability in youth basketball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 38 (2), pp. 325-333. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004631
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Title | Influence of maturation and determinants of repeated sprint ability in youth basketball players |
Authors | Gonzalo-Skok, O. and Bishop, C. |
Abstract | The main aims of the current study were 1) to determine the main predictors of general and specific repeated-sprint ability (RSA) tests, 2) to analyze the relationships between RSA tests and independent measures of physical performance, 3) to examine whether between-age differences exist, and 4) to assess if maturation affects those mentioned above in young basketball players. Thirty-five young (U-14 to U-16), highly trained basketball players performed a linear sprint test (5, 10, and 25-m), an incremental running test, and two repeated-sprint tests (general [RSG]: 6 x 25-m; specific [RSS]: 6 x 5+5 m with a 45º change of direction and 20 s of passive recovery in both tests). Anthropometric variables were measured and used to calculate age at peak height velocity (APHV), which was used to determine maturation. The main determinants of RSA tests were aerobic performance and linear sprinting for RSS (R2= 0.84) and adding the percentage of body fat for RSG (R2= 0.94). Almost perfect relationships (r = 0.93 to 0.99) were found between all RSA variables (i.e., the best [RSGb and RSSb] and mean time [RSGm and RSSm]). As age increased, performance in RSA were evident, as shown by improved best and mean scores. When APHV was controlled for, no significant differences were apparent in the comparison from U-14 and U-16 in 25-m, RSGb, and RSGm. In contrast, significant differences (p < 0.05) still were evident with APHV controlled between U-14 and U-16 in 5-m, 10-m, RSSb, and RSSm. In conclusion, maturation positively affects linear sprinting and linear RSA performance, while specific (multidirectional) RSA seems to be related to other factors. |
Keywords | multidirectional; team sports; specificity; aerobic performance; linear sprinting; growth |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Research Group | Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute |
Publisher | Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
Journal | The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research |
ISSN | 1064-8011 |
Electronic | 1533-4287 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 06 Oct 2023 |
Feb 2024 | |
Publication process dates | |
Submitted | 26 Feb 2023 |
Accepted | 12 Jun 2023 |
Deposited | 14 Jun 2023 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. The published version of record Gonzalo-Skok, Oliver; Bishop, Chris. Influence of Maturation and Determinants of Repeated-Sprint Ability in Youth Basketball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 38(2):p 325-333, February 2024, is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004631 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004631 |
Language | English |
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