Jumping drills may make basketball players faster and stronger
NCT ID NCT07399548
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding plyometric exercises—like jumps and bounds—to regular basketball training improves speed, agility, and strength. Twenty-four male basketball players aged 18 to 22 took part. Half did the extra jumping drills twice a week for 8 weeks, while the other half stuck to their usual routine. The goal was to see if these exercises help players sprint faster, change direction more quickly, and jump higher.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- plyometric training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches design better training programs to improve speed, agility, and strength in basketball players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all athletes or levels of play.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kastamonu University, Faculty of Sports Sciences
Kastamonu, 37150, Turkey (Türkiye)
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