Influence of Jump and Ball Release Parameters on Shooting Accuracy in Basketball Under Varying Constraints
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: This study investigates how both jump-related (jump height and flight time) and ball-related parameters (release height, release angle, and velocity) influence shooting accuracy in basketball under different contextual constraints. Methods: Eighteen senior players competing in the national championship (11 females and 7 males; 22.0 ± 3.7 years) performed 90 shots each across three positions (left 45°, middle 90°, right 45°) and three shooting conditions (baseline, simulated gym audience noise, and simulated opposition). Jump variables were derived from force platforms, while ball kinematics were extracted using a high-speed Qualisys camera system. Results: A three-way ANOVA revealed no systematic effects of position or opposition, and only a small effect of noise on flight time (p = 0.019), which was not confirmed by the Linear Mixed Model. Comparisons between successful and missed shots indicated significantly higher flight time, jump height, and release height, and a tendency for higher release velocity in successful attempts, with no differences in release angle. Spearman correlation showed weak associations between biomechanical variables and shooting accuracy (R2 = 0.005–0.012). Conclusions: These findings suggest that while adaptive biomechanical changes occur under contextual constraints, their isolated impact on shot success is limited. Successful performance appears to rely more strongly on release-related parameters, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to training that integrates technical, perceptual, and psychological dimensions.
DOI: 10.3390/jfmk10040459
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,930
Awards: Efeito de Constrangimentos Sonoros, Físicos e Fisiológicos no Desempenho Motor do Lançamento de Basquetebol, Centro de Engenharia Mecânica, Materiais e Processos (CEMMPRE), G2992601862, G3237049157, Centro de Inovação em Tecnologias e Cuidados de Saúde, G3507939551, Centro Interdisciplinar de Estudo da Performance Humana, Centro de investigação e inovação em desporto atividade física e saúde, G5068222249, G5861406105, Centro Interdisciplinar de Estudo da Performance Humana, G679881543, Centro para o Desenvolvimento Rápido e Sustentado de Produto, G6997658380, Produção Avançada e Sistemas Inteligentes
OpenAlex ID: W4416499428