Effects of a Basketball-Specific Warm-Up, "Basket Up," on the Sports Performance of Young Basketball Players

Effects of the 9-Week Warm-up Program, Basket Up, on Sports Performance in Young Basketball Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study evaluates the effects of a specific 9-week basketball warm-up program, "BasketUp," on athletic performance, comparing it to the FIFA 11+ program. Male and female basketball players are randomly assigned to either the BasketUp or FIFA 11+ warm-up groups, performing these routines before practice three times a week for 9 weeks. Key performance metrics-sprinting speed, countermovement jump (CMJ), and agility-are measured at the start and end of the study.

Current evidence is limited on the effectiveness of basketball-specific warm-up programs. This study evaluates the impact of a 9-week basketball-specific warm-up, "BasketUp," on sports performance, comparing it with the FIFA 11+ program. Male and female basketball athletes, are randomly assigned to either the BasketUp program or FIFA 11+. Both warm-ups are performed three times per week before basketball practice over the 9-week period. Performance measures-including sprinting, countermovement jump (CMJ), and agility-are assessed at the beginning and end of the intervention. A two-way mixed ANOVA analyzes the effect of time (baseline vs. 9 weeks) and group on these outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have competed in at least one national basketball event within the past two years
• Consistently attend basketball practices throughout the season

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any current injury or condition restricting athletic activity
• A history of injury necessitating non-surgical treatment within the past 3 months
• A history of injury requiring surgery within the last 9 months