Força e Condição Física no Basquetebol - Conceção e Aplicação de um Sistema de Treino na Equipa Sénior A Masculina do KFUM Nässjö Basket Conceção e Aplicação de um Sistema de Treino na Equipa Sénior A Masculina do KFUM Nässjö Basket

Abstract

Basketball is a sport that consists of four different components: physical, technical, tactical and psychological (Bompa & Haff, 2009; Leite et al., 2009; Radu, 2015), having the physical component a determinant role for its success (Harre & Barsch, 1982). The development of this component leads to a reduced injury index and increased performance (Boyle, 2012a). Therefore, the application of a training system to develop this component of the game in basketball teams is crucial (Verstegen & Williams, 2014). The present report describes the conception and implementation of a strength and conditioning training system in the KFUM Nässjö Basket men's basketball A team. This system was built upon eight components (pillar preparation, movement preparation, plyometrics, medicine ball, movement abilities, strength/power, work capacity and regeneration) and organized in the perspective of the progression from isolation to integration (Verstegen & Williams, 2014). An evaluation and training monitoring system was implemented as well, allowing relevant decision making in the training process in addition to the observation of athlete's physical qualities improvement along the season. Using this evaluation process, it was possible to conclude that the application of the proposed training system resulted in a significant improvement of the athlete's (i) maximal strength, (ii) power, (iii) linear speed and (iv) multidirectional speed. This improvement of the athlete's physical qualities led to a better sports performance and a reduced injury risk.