The effect of contrast training method on agility performance in star female basketball players

The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of the contrast training method on agility performance in star female basketball players. 24 star female basketball players, who play under license in Isparta Municipality Sports Club, participated in the research by obtaining the "Parent Information and Permission Form". Basketball players were randomly divided into two groups: control group (CG, n=12) and contrast training group (CTG, n=12). While CG continues his routine basketball training; In addition to CTG, contrast training was applied as shown in Table 3.3.1. Illinois test and reactive agility test data for planned direction change were taken from the groups in the 1st week (pretest) and 8th week (posttest). In the statistical analysis of the data, "Paired t-test" was applied for the changes in the values in the pre- and post-test results of the groups, and "Independent Groups t-Test" was applied for the differences between the groups. The significance level was accepted as "p<0.05". According to the Illinois and reactive agility Paired t Test results of the groups, there was no difference in CG (p>0.05); A difference was found in CTG (p<0.05). As a result of comparing Illinois and Reactive Agility pre- and post-test values with CG and CTG, the difference in Illinois and Reactive Agility post-test results was found to be significant (p <0.05); There was no difference in pre-test values (p>0.05). In conclusion; It is thought that it is important to apply contrast training methods with appropriate intensities in preparation and in-season training in the basketball branch, where multi-directional movements are widely applied, in order to reach the optimum level of agility, which is defined as changes in direction involving physical, technical, perceptual and decision-making skills.