Sprint training may give young basketball players an edge

NCT ID NCT07477379

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a 6-week change-of-direction sprint program to regular basketball training improves lower-limb explosive power and agility in youth players. Twenty male athletes aged 18-19 were randomly assigned to either the extra sprint training or their usual routine. Researchers measured jump height, sprint speed, and agility before and after the program to see if the extra training made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Change-of-direction repeated sprint training
What this could lead to: If effective, this training program could help coaches improve young athletes' performance on the court.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The training is demanding and could increase injury risk.

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AGILITY EXPLOSIVE POWER SPRINT PERFORMANCE

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Locations

Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Physical Education and Sport on Disabilities

Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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