The effect of core strength training on basketball players’ shooting percentage

This study focused on how basketball players’ shooting percentages are affected by core strength training (CST), which is essential since it offers important information for improving athletic performance. Assessing the effects of an 8-week CST program on the shooting skill and stability of male basketball players was the primary objective of this study. The study involved 30 male healthy athletes, with 15 in the experimental group having heights of 190.2 cm and body weight of 88.2 kg, and 15 in the control group having heights of 8.17 cm. Both groups were evaluated using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and shooting tests for two-point and three-point areas within 60s. Both the SEBT and the shooting test underwent statistical analysis using a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings revealed significant group-time interactions for various lower extremity regions, including the left and right sides during the initial and final SEBT assessments (p < 0.05). Additionally, substantial differences were observed between the two-point and three-point areas during pre- and post-shot testing within the group-time interaction. The outcomes underscored the positive impact of the 8-week CST program on the balance and shooting performance of male basketball players.