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Sprint training may give young basketball players an edge

NCT ID NCT07477379

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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.

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 19 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male basketball players aged 18-19 years * At least three years of basketball training experience * Regular participation in team basketball training sessions * Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal injury that could affect physical performance * Failure to attend training sessions or testing procedures during the study period * Withdrawal from the study before completion of the intervention

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

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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