Does Warm-Up Duration Matter? Analyzing the Impact of Three Different Warm-Up Durations on Physical Performance in Highly Trained Youth Basketball Athletes.

Maximum Jump Height in the Countermovement Jump (CMJ)

时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention

The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a common test to assess lower-limb explosive power. Athletes start standing with hands on hips and perform a maximal vertical jump by quickly bending and extending their hips and knees. Two types are tested: bilateral (both legs) and unilateral (one leg). Each athlete performs three attempts per type, resting 30 seconds between jumps. The highest jump height (measured in centimeters) in each modality is recorded as the performance. The higher the jump, the better the performance.

Mean Time to Complete the Cone Drill Test

时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention

The Cone Drill test measures agility and the ability to change direction quickly, skills important for basketball performance. Athletes complete a circuit with multiple direction changes as fast as possible. The total time to finish the circuit is recorded using timing sensors. A faster time indicates better agility and performance.

Mean Sprint Time Over 14 and 20 Meters

时间窗: Baseline and immediately post-intervention.

Sprint capacity is evaluated over two distances: 14 meters, which reflects typical basketball court movement, and 20 meters, commonly used in sports performance testing. Athletes start from a three-point stance and sprint each distance in a straight line. They rest 60 seconds between sprints, and sprint times are recorded using timing sensors at the start and finish lines. Faster times indicate better sprint performance and acceleration.