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Effects of playing experience on joint kinetics and ball-release velocity in mid- and long-range basketball jump shots

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose This study investigated how playing experience influences joint kinetics and ball-release velocity during mid- and long-range jump shots. Wrist, elbow, shoulder and knee rate of torque development (RTD), peak power (P peak ), and angular impulse (AI) were quantified, along with vertical release velocity (VV) and horizontal release velocity (HV) at release. Methods In a cross-sectional design, 15 experienced and 15 novice male collegiate basketball players each performed three made jump shots from 4.8 m and 6.75 m. A 3-D motion-capture system synchronised with force plates provided the data used to compute RTD, P peak , AI, VV and HV. Outcomes were compared with a two-way mixed ANOVA. Results Experienced players exhibited greater wrist AI ( p < 0.001), elbow RTD ( p = 0.002), P peak ( p = 0.045) and AI ( p < 0.001), knee P peak ( p = 0.002) and VV ( p < 0.001). Longer shooting distance increased shoulder P peak ( p = 0.036) and HV ( p = 0.018). Conclusions Collectively, these results show that experience enhances joint kinetic output, providing the mechanical foundation for more efficient and dependable shooting. For novice players, emphasising wrist-endurance work, explosive-power training for the elbow and knee, and targeted drills to raise VV is recommended to improve overall on-court shooting performance.

Source: PeerJ

DOI: 10.7717/peerj.20757

Authors: Pengzhou Chen, Tao Chen, Xuan Tang, Ming Li, Xiangjun Miao

Institutions: Beijing Sport University, Yangtze University, Yunnan University

Language: English

Topic: Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,395