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Plasma and salivary measures of testosterone and cortisol levels in basketball players under various games / training conditions, and nutritional strategies: an updated systematic review
Brini, S., Clark, C. C. T., Ouergui, I., Delextrat, A., Yagin, F. H., Muscella, A., Badicu, G., Bouassida, A., Clemente, F. M., Al-Mhanna, S. B., Tabnjh, A. K., Nobari, H., Gonzalez, J. C.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Yet, no systematic review recapitulates these two methods together among Basketball players under various (games/training) conditions, and different nutritional strategies. Objectives: This systematic review synthesized the existing literature on testosterone and cortisol measurements in basketball players using salivary and blood samples under various (games/training) conditions, and different nutritional strategies, and discussed implications for practical monitoring. …”
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The effect of low dose caffeine powder supplementation on serve speed, spike speed, and speed-endurance in elite sitting volleyball players: a randomized double-blind crossover stu...
Diedhiou, A. B., Erkan, D., Guler, M., Sar, H., Karakulak, I., Eyuboglu, E., Gundem, M. C., Karayigit, R., Tuncer, S. Y., Yildirim, U. C.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Perceived exertion during the speed-endurance test was similarly high in both conditions. Conclusions Low-dose caffeine may offer a trend toward improved serve performance, but the effect was not robust after statistical adjustment, and no benefits were observed for spike speed or speed-endurance. …”
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The effects of core stability training on swimming performance in youth swimmers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Shunfang Liu, Jingling Dai, Pengpeng Gou & Menglong LinPublished in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Background The effectiveness of core stability training, a key component of physical conditioning, on swimming performance remains a topic of debate. …”
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The training and development process for a world-class female handball player: a longitudinal and retrospective case study
Haugen, T., Bucher Sandbakk, S., Sandbakk, Ø., Tønnessen, E.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Approximately 80%-90% of the physical conditioning consisted of strength training, while the remaining 10%-20% consisted of endurance training. …”
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Patellar tendon properties and unilateral jump performance in junior elite volleyball players with patellar tendinopathy
Khair, R. M., Finni, T., Rantalainen, T., Häyrinen, M., Tapaninaho, K., Köykkä, M.Published in European Journal of Sport Science (2025)“…In unilateral PT, the painful limb had lower SW velocity compared to the non-painful limb with a mean difference of -1.7 m × s-1 (95% CI -3.32 to -0.013 m × s-1) and compared to asymptomatic athletes -1.4 m × s-1 (95% CI -2.59 to 0.20). Regardless of condition, patellar tendon cross sectional area (CSA) was negatively correlated with jump height in both sexes. …”
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A cross-national survey of basketball strength and conditioning coaches` warm-up practices
Flórez-Gil, E., Boullosa, D., Calleja-González, J., Vaquera, A.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…Purpose: This study investigated the warm-up practices implemented by strength and conditioning coaches in basketball prior to practices and games. …”
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Cognitive motor dual tasking as a game-changer in basketball training programs: a new approach to developing elite basketball players
Shalom, A., Gottlieb, R., Conte, D., Calleja-Gonzalez, J.Published in Frontiers in Psychology (2025)“…., crowd noise) and variable playing conditions (Lucia et al., 2021; Shalom et al., 2025). …”
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Training practices of Japanese elite team and combat sport athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interview study with support staff
Yamashita, D., Yamazaki, K., Yamagishi, T., Tsubokura, H., Washif, J. A., Mujika, I.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…Conclusion: Overall, the pandemic experience emphasized the importance of robust, adaptable athlete-support systems capable of modifying training under constrained conditions. These findings highlight the value of well-defined return-to-play approaches, better communication among support staff, and holistic support strategies (well-being, etc.) to enhance resilience during future disruptions.…”
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Exploring the interplay of coach behaviours, team resilience, support perception, and collective efficacy in young team athletes
Adilogullari, I., Senel, E., Kerr-Cumbo, R., Aydemir, R.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Belief in the team`s ability to cope with demanding conditions is crucial for individual motivation and collective success, strengthening performance, social bonds, and psychological resilience. …”
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Tactical advantages of first-phase attack from scrums in rugby sevens: Focusing on formations and offensive structure
Furukawa, T., Takeda, R.Published in Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences (2025)“…From all 224 matches of the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Series (WRSS), 704 scrum plays that met predefined conditions were extracted. Game performance analysis was conducted based on multiple tactical variables, including scrum location (vertical and horizontal), defensive and offensive scrum-half (SH) actions, formation, and attack types. …”
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Concussion risk and the need for prevention: an exploration into the complexity of community perspectives in rugby union
Badenhorst, M., Romanchuk, J., Salmon, D., Brown, J. C., Hendricks, S., Walters, S.Published in Sports Medicine (2025)“…A second theme, `focus on technique and conditioning, or is injury just the nature of the game?…”
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Visual search mechanism of basketball players: evidence from an eye movement experiment on auditory distraction
Nian, Q.Published in International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2025)“…Furthermore, in auditory distraction conditions, the blink rate of the novice group increased, while the elite group`s blink rate remained unaffected. …”
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Effects of repeated cryostimulation exposures on sleep quality in swimmers during an intense training period
Arc-Chagnaud, C., Dugué, B., Pla, R., Bouzigon, R., Bosquet, L., D-Day Consortium, Dupuy, O.Published in Experimental Physiology (2025)“…Each week (5 days and 5 nights) represented one of the two experimental conditions: partial body cryostimulation exposures (CRYO) or control sessions (CONT). …”
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Interrupt or reinforce? The impact of timeout on momentum in basketball game
Qiu, M., Zhang, K., Chao, Y., Zhang, M.Published in Frontiers in Psychology (2025)“…These findings provide practical insights for coaches, suggesting that timeout strategies should be tailored to game conditions and situational dynamics to enhance their effectiveness.…”
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Effects of partial-body cryotherapy on athletic performance and sleep quality in division I collegiate basketball athletes
Kim, T.-J., Ha, K.-H., Park, T.-Y., Kim, J.-H., Lee, J.-M., Jung, H. C.Published in Journal of Human Kinetics (2025)“…A crossover, counter-balanced design was employed with twelve collegiate basketball athletes randomly assigned to five days of a post-exercise PBC condition or a control condition. Athletic performance was assessed using six standardized tests from the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Draft combine. …”
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The effect of respiratory muscle training on swimming performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu, S., Gou, P., Lin, M.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Studies were eligible for inclusion if they met the following criteria: (a) participants were healthy individuals without diagnosed disease or disability; (b) the intervention involved respiratory muscle training compared to a sham or control condition in a randomized controlled trial or controlled clinical trial; (c) swimming performance was reported as an outcome with sufficient data to compute effect sizes; and (d) the full text was available. …”
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Sport-specific variability in the energy cost of constant speed running: Implications for metabolic power estimations
Venzke, J., Schäfer, R., Platen, P.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…Data processing verified steady-state conditions. Net EC0 was calculated as energy expenditure above rest divided by velocity. …”
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Hip adductor strength tests used in the context of sports: practical considerations
Oliva-Lozano, J. M., Dominguez, S., Paul, D., Cost, R., Gómez-Carmona, C. D.Published in International Journal of Sports Medicine (2025)“…Furthermore, consistent timing and the documentation of test conditions are essential for effective athlete monitoring and injury prevention. …”
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The prevalence and severity of injuries in a youth basketball academy with a differential learning-based strength and conditioning program: Two-season prospective observational cohort study
Arede, J., Zhou, R., Shang, X., Leite, N., Schöllhorn, W.Published in International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (2025)“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a DL-based strength and conditioning programme in reducing the incidence and severity of injuries among adolescent basketball players and to explore its underlying mechanisms. …”