Acute effects of different stretching methods on the agility of young basketball players
Authors
Željko Banićević 1 2, Ivana Banićević 1 2
1 HERC – Health, Exercise & Research Center, Dubai, UAE.
2 Faculty of Sport & Psychology, Educons University, Novi Sad, Serbia.
Phase
Journal Selection
The Project
Stretching benefits injury prevention, prepping for competition, and post-activity relaxation. However, its impact on motor abilities, especially muscle-tendon properties, is uncertain. Immediate effects show reduced resistance and stiffness, but long-term effects are unclear. Pre-activity stretching doesn’t guarantee injury reduction, and static stretching before peak performance can harm achievement. Agility in basketball relies on factors like acceleration, deceleration, direction changes, and precise control without compromising speed.
The present study centers around the examination of motor abilities exhibited by young basketball players. It aims to delve into the influence exerted by diverse stretching modalities on the agility levels of these emerging players. By evaluating the instantaneous consequences of varied stretching techniques, the research seeks to determine their direct impact on agility. To facilitate this investigation, a null hypothesis has been formulated, postulating detectable statistical disparities in the acute effects observed between static and dynamic stretching approaches with regard to the agility of young basketball players.
