Jump training boosts basketball performance, study finds

NCT ID NCT07399548

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding plyometric exercises (like jumps and bounds) to regular basketball practice improves speed, agility, and leg strength. Twenty-four male basketball players, ages 18-22, either continued their normal training or added plyometrics twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises help players sprint faster, change direction quicker, and jump higher.

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Locations

  • Kastamonu University, Faculty of Sports Sciences

    Kastamonu, 37150, Turkey (Türkiye)

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