1. From Theory to Practice: A Worldwide Cross-Sectional Survey About Flywheel Training in Basketball.
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Younes-Egaña, Omar, Bird, Stephen P., and Calleja-González, Julio
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RESISTANCE training ,TEAM sports ,CROSS-sectional method ,CONVALESCENCE ,ATHLETES ,PHYSICAL training & conditioning ,STRENGTH training ,WORLD health ,BASKETBALL ,HUMAN services programs ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,MUSCLE strength ,ATHLETIC ability ,CONTRAST training (Physical training & conditioning) - Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the global implementation of flywheel training (FT) by basketball strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches in various contexts, encompassing daily practice, games, and sessions. Methods: Survey data were collected from 117 basketball S&C coaches who participated in a 24-question online survey. The survey was structured into 6 key areas, including country and competition, S&C coach context, training methodology, flywheel and competition, postactivation performance enhancement, and recovery. Results: Notably, all respondents emphasized the necessity of a familiarization period with flywheel technology, with a substantial 96% indicating that FT yielded improved player performance on the court. The predominant mention was the conical pulley system. During the season, the prevalent approach involved integrating FT into training twice a week, allocating <15 minutes per session, often in conjunction with traditional strength training. A diverse array of lower-body closed kinetic chain exercises were reported, encompassing squats, decelerations, and backward lunges. Intriguingly, FT implementation on match days was unlikely (77%), with the primary aims cited as injury prevention (34%) and enhancing players' strength levels during various phases of the regular season (27%). Conclusions: Recognizing its inherent limitations, this descriptive study provides valuable contextual insights and practical applications for professional basketball practitioners grappling with the utilization of FT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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