The impact of post-exercise recovery strategies for basketball players based on the results of vertical jump and 20m sprint

The aim: analyse the impact different post-exercise strategies for basketball players based on the results of vertical jump and 20m sprint. The problem of the study: even though there is a lot of research analysing various post-exercise strategies to improve the recovery speed between basketball matches, it seems that there is a lack in research about the most efficient post-exercise recovery during the match itself. During every game the player perform high intensity movements (sprints, jumps etc.), which weakens their ability to perform at their maximum capacity, which slows the intensity of the game itself. Therefore it is mandatory to research, which post-exercise strategy to choose during practice as well as during the match in order to prevent loss of efficiency of the game and maintaining players’ power levels. Objectives: 1. Determine different post-exercise strategies impact for basketball players based on vertical jump results. 2. Determine different post-exercise strategies impact for basketball players based on 20 meter sprint results. 3. Compare different post-exercise strategies impact for basketball players based on the comparison between the results of vertical jump and 20 meter sprint. Hypothesis: Best results in both vertical jump and 20 meter sprint are the best when applying post-exercise strategy - active recovery aerobic running. Conclusions: 1. Better vertical jump results achieved when applying post-exercise strategy - active recovery aerobic running. 2. 20 meter sprint results were best when applying post-exercise strategy - active recovery aerobic running based on the overall results comparing them to results based on other post-exercise strategies. 3. Comparing different post-exercise strategies the most efficient strategy is to apply the active recovery aerobic running, which maintains basketball players’ efficiency and power levels. Hypothesis Practical recommendations: Research shows that active post-exercise strategy where intensity was about 30 percent VO2max is better suited as a post-exercise strategy than passive post-exercise strategy or active post-exercise strategy „small sided game“ where the intensity is about 70 percent VO2max, based on the results from 20 meter sprint and vertical jump results. Furthermore both coaches and fitness professionals should explain to the players that doing unnecessary activities might prolong the post-exercise rest period. However passive post-exercise strategies should not be avoided at certain game and practice periods. Further combined post-exercise strategies impact on 20 meter spring and vertical jump results is still needed