Development of static and dynamic balance in basketball players playing in the women regional basketball league

Aim: The aim of this study is to see the development of balance ability with easy-to-apply training programs prepared for female basketball players competing in amateur leagues. Material and Method: In this study, 12 active players of Giresun University Women's Basketball team, who fought in ENTL in the 2018-2019 season, who did not have neurological disease, vestibular visual discomfort or serious lower limb disability in the last 6 months were included. Balance training has been prepared for the players for 12 weeks. Before starting the exercise program specially prepared for the players and at the end of every 4 weeks, static balance abilities, flamingo balance test and dynamic balance abilities were taken and recorded both dominant and non-dominant side measurements with star balance test. Results: After the exercises and measurements, it is seen that the static balance ability and dynamic balance ability showed improvement compared to the previous measurement. When the results are examined, it is seen that p value is approximately 0,000 in all athletes. This value, which is below the significance level we selected (p = 0.05), clearly shows that each measurement value of the athletes has improved compared to the previous one. Conclusion: It is observed that static and dynamic balance abilities can be developed with easy-to-apply balance training prepared for female athletes. Keywords: Balance, Basketball, Woman, Static Balance, Dynamic Balance