Effects of a Basketball-Specific Warm-Up, "Basket Up," on the Sports Performance of Young Basketball Players

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Jumping Performance; Speed; Agility

• Registration Number: NCT06678971
• Lead Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of a specific 9-week basketball warm-up program, "BasketUp," on athletic performance, comparing it to the FIFA 11+ program. Male and female basketball players are randomly assigned to either the BasketUp or FIFA 11+ warm-up groups, performing these routines before practice three times a week for 9 weeks. Key performance metrics-sprinting speed, countermovement jump (CMJ), and agility-are measured at the start and end of the study.

Detailed Description

Current evidence is limited on the effectiveness of basketball-specific warm-up programs. This study evaluates the impact of a 9-week basketball-specific warm-up, "BasketUp," on sports performance, comparing it with the FIFA 11+ program. Male and female basketball athletes, are randomly assigned to either the BasketUp program or FIFA 11+. Both warm-ups are performed three times per week before basketball practice over the 9-week period. Performance measures-including sprinting, countermovement jump (CMJ), and agility-are assessed at the beginning and end of the intervention. A two-way mixed ANOVA analyzes the effect of time (baseline vs. 9 weeks) and group on these outcomes.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-11-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-06
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-07
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-01
• Study Completion: 2025-01-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

• Have competed in at least one national basketball event within the past two years
• Consistently attend basketball practices throughout the season

Exclusion Criteria

• Any current injury or condition restricting athletic activity
• A history of injury necessitating non-surgical treatment within the past 3 months
• A history of injury requiring surgery within the last 9 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Agility	At baseline and after 9 weeks	We apply the Lane Agility Test (LAT), which is recognized as a basketball-specific test and is included in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft Combine tests. Its reliability is reported with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.973 and a coefficient of variation of 7.3%.; For the test setup, four cones are placed at the corners of a designated area on the basketball court, forming a square. Participants complete the circuit as quickly as possible, incorporating sprints, lateral movements, and backward running. The time taken to complete the circuit is recorded with a handheld stopwatch. Each participant has two attempts, with a one-minute rest interval between them, and the best attempt is selected.
Vertical jump-related outcomes	At baseline and after 9 weeks	The Countermovement Jump (CMJ) is chosen to analyze variables related to vertical jump performance. The portable ForceDecks pressure platform (ForceDecks, FDLite V.2, VALD, Brisbane, Australia) serves as the measurement instrument. The CMJ is one of the most commonly used evaluation methods for assessing lower-body explosive power, with strong reported reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.98 and a coefficient of variation of 2.4%).; In this test, athletes start by standing on the platform with their hands on their waist. They are instructed to perform a maximum vertical jump by quickly transitioning from bent knees and hips to a fully extended position. Each participant has three attempts, with a 30-second rest interval between jumps, and the best attempt is selected. Data collected from this test include jump height and neuromuscular characteristics such as concentric and eccentric action times, asymmetrical distribution between legs, and jump power.
Velocity	At baseline and after 9 weeks	We apply a 20-meter Sprint Test in which the athlete runs 20 meters at maximum speed. This test has demonstrated strong test-retest reliability, with a coefficient of 0.92.; Athletes start in a standing position with their dominant foot forward. At the 20-meter mark, three photocells (Microgate® Polifemo Radio Light, Bolzano, Italy) are placed to record the athlete's time as they pass. Each participant has two attempts, with a one-minute rest interval between them, and the best attempt is selected.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCH CEU Univesity; 🇪🇸 Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, Spain