Boosting Basketball Skills And Performance: A Literature Review On Plyometric Agility Training

Authors

  • Rishita Author
  • Dr. Probhjot Singh Nalwa Author
  • Dr. Shweta Sharma Author
  • Dr. Abhishek Kori Author
  • Dr. Ashish Kumar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i2S.7306

Keywords:

Agility training, plyometric training, basketball players

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Swiftness of ball games is one of the biggest reasons for its popularity. All ball games are very versatile and are played very recently globally. Plyometric agility training is a crucial component of basketball performance enhancement. Agility is the capacity to maintain body position and quickly change the direction during sequence of motions and it is an essential factor in determining performance in basketball as it requires speed and quick decision-making skills. Plyometric agility drill training is found to have a significant effect among basketball players. Training plays a crucial role in enhancing athletic performance like power, improved footwork, increased speed and strength, faster response.

METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted for this literature review using online databases as Pedro, PUBMED, and Google Scholar. The findings from a thorough analysis of pertinent papers are reported in this paper.

RESULTS: According to studies, plyometric agility exercise can help improve one's ability to change direction. According to the studies, basketball players who receive plyometric agility training also increase their jumping and running.

Additional research demonstrated that plyometric training improved basketball players' power and coordination. Plyometric training increases the volume of muscles in the lower leg, decreases the time it takes to leap, and speeds up the development of force, according to other studies.

CONCLUSION: According to the findings of this literature study, plyometric agility training is crucial for basketball players' ability to change direction, jump, sprint, coordinate, have explosive strength, and increase their power.

Author Biographies

  • Rishita

    Postgraduate student, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. 

  • Dr. Probhjot Singh Nalwa

    Demonstrator, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. 

  • Dr. Shweta Sharma

    Assistant Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be) University, Mullana-Ambala, Haryana. 

  • Dr. Abhishek Kori

    Consultant Sports Physiotherapist, GSC, Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Dr. Ashish Kumar

    Assistant professor Guru Kashi University, Talwandi sabo, Bathinda, Punjab, India. 

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Published

2025-02-26

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Research Article

How to Cite

Boosting Basketball Skills And Performance: A Literature Review On Plyometric Agility Training. (2025). African Journal of Biomedical Research, 28(2S), 1672-1675. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i2S.7306

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