Quantifying the Effects of Detraining on Female Basketball Players Using Physical Fitness Assessment Sensors

Quantifying the Effects of Detraining on Female Basketball Players Using Physical Fitness Assessment Sensors

This study leverages physical fitness assessment sensors to investigate the effects of a brief in-season break (detraining period) on the physical performance of female basketball players. Sixty-seven players (Senior (n = 19), U18 (n = 19), and U14 (n = 29)) were evaluated before and after a 3-week...

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Main Authors: Enrique Flórez-Gil, Alejandro Vaquera, Daniele Conte, Alejandro Rodríguez-Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
training cessation
basketball
female
performance
technology
sensors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/7/1967
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Summary:This study leverages physical fitness assessment sensors to investigate the effects of a brief in-season break (detraining period) on the physical performance of female basketball players. Sixty-seven players (Senior (n = 19), U18 (n = 19), and U14 (n = 29)) were evaluated before and after a 3-week break using sensor-derived data from a countermovement jump (CMJ), an Abalakov jump (ABK), a linear speed test (20 m sprint), a seated medicine ball throw test (SMBT), and a Basketball-Specific Agility Test (TEA-Basket). The Total Score of Athleticism (TSA), computed as the mean Z-Score across tests, served as a composite indicator of physical fitness. Data obtained from performance sensors revealed significant interactions between time and category for the CMJ, ABK, 20 m sprint, and SMBT, while TEA-Basket measurements showed no significant changes. Time and baseline fitness level interactions were also significant for the CMJ, ABK, and SMBT but not for sprint time or the TEA-Basket. Despite observed declines in explosive strength, speed, and upper-body power across all groups, TSA scores remained stable. These findings underscore the utility of sensor-based evaluation methods in highlighting the adverse effects of short-term detraining and emphasize the necessity of tailored training strategies during competitive breaks.
ISSN:1424-8220

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