Analyzing the Impact of Three Warm-Up Durations on Physical Performance in Youth Basketball Athletes.

Does Warm-Up Duration Matter? Analyzing the Impact of Three Different Warm-Up Durations on Physical Performance in Highly Trained Youth Basketball Athletes.

This study will explore how different warm-up durations (5, 10, and 20 minutes) affect performance in youth basketball players. Using a basketball-specific routine, it will measure changes in jumping, sprinting, and agility. The goal is to find out which warm-up length best prepares young athletes for high-intensity play.

This study aims to examine the effects of different warm-up durations (5, 10, and 20 minutes) on physical performance in highly trained youth basketball players aged 12-16. Using a standardized basketball-specific warm-up structure (BasketUp), the study will assess how each duration influences key performance outcomes such as vertical jump, agility, and sprint speed. The goal is to determine whether a longer or shorter warm-up is more beneficial for optimizing performance in high-intensity team sports like basketball, providing practical guidance for coaches and sports professionals working with young athletes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least two years of continuous membership in the squad academy.
• Participation in a minimum of 80% of all training sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any ongoing injury or discomfort reported by the participant that restricts sports participation.
• A history of injuries treated non-surgically within the last three months.
• A history of injuries treated surgically within the past nine months.