Impact of Offensive-Reward Rules on Young Basketball Players
Author Information
Author(s): Abade Eduardo, Figueira Bruno, Coutinho Diogo, Folgado Hugo, Moreira Catarina, Gonçalves Bruno
Primary Institution: University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
Hypothesis
How do different offensive-reward rules affect the physical performance, perceived exertion, and enjoyment of young basketball players during small-sided games?
Conclusion
The 3x3POINT-POSS condition increased physical demands and enjoyment among players compared to other conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- Players covered more distance in the 3x3POINT-POSS condition than in the other conditions.
- Players reported higher perceived exertion during the 3x3PASSES condition.
- 3x3POINT-POSS was rated as more enjoyable than the 3x3NORMAL condition.
Takeaway
This study shows that changing the rules in basketball games can make players run more and have more fun while playing.
Methodology
Eighteen youth male players participated in three different small-sided game conditions, and their performance was measured using GPS and perceived exertion scales.
Limitations
The study focused only on physical performance, perceived exertion, and enjoyment, without considering technical, tactical, and positional variables.
Participant Demographics
Eighteen youth male basketball players aged 13.3±0.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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