Jump start: simple Warm-Up trick may improve speed and stability
NCT ID NCT07664475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doing drop jumps during warm-up helps young basketball players jump higher, sprint faster, and land more stably. Twenty-two athletes were split into two groups: one added drop jumps to their warm-up for 8 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured jump height, 10-meter sprint time, and ankle stability before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Drop jump exercise
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this warm-up technique could help coaches improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Palermo, 90144, Italy
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