The effect of 12-week core strength training on dynamic balance, agility, and dribbling skill in adolescent basketball players.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of core strength training on the dynamic balance, agility, and dribbling ability of adolescent basketball players.

Methods

A randomized controlled between-subjects design was employed. Forty-four male adolescent basketball players (aged 14.41 ± 3.22 years) were randomly divided into two groups: the core strength training (CST) group and the conventional training (CT) group. The CST program included 1-h sessions, three times/week for 12 weeks. In contrast, the CT group provided a thorough physical training program that targeted general conditioning rather than focusing solely on core strength. Three measurements were used to evaluate performance in players: the Star Excursion Balance Test, the Illinois Agility Test, a

SUBMITTER: Feng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10963231 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature