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Feb 28, 2025;104 (9): e41644.

The efficacy of Air Alert plyometric training program on enhancing biomotor skills in adolescent basketball players.

Onur Yalçin, Mahmut Açak, Ahmet Kurtoğlu, Özgür Eken, Ramazan Bayer, Monira I Aldhahi
Author Information
  1. Onur Yalçin: Faculty of Sport Science, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
  2. Mahmut Açak: Faculty of Sport Science, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
  3. Ahmet Kurtoğlu: Faculty of Sport Science, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Türkiye.
  4. Özgür Eken: Faculty of Sport Science, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye. ORCID
  5. Ramazan Bayer: Faculty of Health Science, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Türkiye.
  6. Monira I Aldhahi: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ORCID
PMID: 40020108 DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000041644

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Basketball is an important sport that utilizes a variety of biomotor skills. Diverse training programs are employed to enhance the biomotor attributes and elevate the performance levels of basketball players. Plyometric training (PT) is frequently used to improve athlete performance. However, different models of PT can yield varying effects on athletic performance.
METHODS: This study aimed to determine the impact of a PT program named "Air Alert" on athletes' biomotor skills. Twenty-four basketball players aged 15 to 16 years voluntarily participated in the study. The participants were randomly assigned to 2 groups: the Air Alert plyometric training group (AIR) (n = 12) and the plyometric training group (n = 12). The AIR was trained 3 days a week, while the plyometric training group was trained 2 days a week for 15 weeks. Pre- and posttest measurements of height (cm), body weight (kg), vertical jump, line agility, 20 m sprint, Illinois agility, repeated sprint, and flamingo balance tests were performed for all participants.
RESULTS: There were no significant differences in height (cm) (F = 1.035, P = .320, ηp2 = .045), weight (F = 1.735, P = .201, ηp2 = .073), and BMI measurements (F = 1.376, P = .253, ηp2 = .059) within and between groups. However, significant differences were observed between the groups in vertical jump (F = 14.343, P = .001, ηp2 = .395), line agility (F = 75.366, P = .000, ηp2 = .774), 20 m sprint (F = 93.001, P = .000, ηp2 = .809), balance (F = 59.513, P = .000, ηp2 = .730), Illinois agility test (F = 143.243, P = .000, ηp2 = .867), and repeated sprint test (F = 140.986, P = .000, ηp2 = .865).
CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that the AIR program is more effective in enhancing the biomotor skills of basketball players than other plyometric training programs. Based on these results, it is recommended that coaches who aim to develop training strategies to enhance athletic performance should consider incorporating an Air Alert program.

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Grants

  1. PNURSP2025R286/PNURSP

MeSH Term

Humans
Basketball
Adolescent
Plyometric Exercise
Athletic Performance
Male
Athletes
Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial

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