FEATURES OF STRENGTH TRAINING FOR BASKETBALL AGED 18–20 USING SPECIALIZED METHODS

Abstract

Abstract. A set of specialized strength exercises was implemented, which contributed to the development of physical qualities of basketball players aged 18–20, improving their strength training and enhancing the efficiency of the training process.

Purpose. To develop a set of exercises for assessing the physical strength preparation of basketball players aged 18–20 using specialized methods during the preparatory phase of the annual training cycle.

Material and methods. The following methods were applied: theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature; normative testing; pedagogical methods; analysis, systematization, and generalization; mathematical statistics method.

Results and conclusions obtained. The obtained results confirmed the effectiveness of the implemented set of strength exercises, which contributed to the increase in the level of strength preparation of basketball players aged 18–20 and optimization of their training process. The greatest increase was recorded in the barbell squat exercise, which confirms the effectiveness of the circuit training method with strength loading. This demonstrates that the application of specialized methods, particularly circuit and block training, contributes to a significant improvement in the physical fitness of basketball players.

The use of circuit training, plyometric exercises, and strength loads significantly improved the strength performance of basketball players aged 18–20. The experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in all strength characteristics, especially explosive strength (vertical and approach jumps) and core stability (plank).