Static and Dynamic Core Stability's Relationship with Agility and Speed in Female Basketballers

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between static and dynamic core stabilization with agility and speed among female basketball players. Core stability, encompassing static and dynamic components, is fundamental for maintaining balance and enhancing athletic performance. Materials and Methods: Fifteen female athletes from the Bandırma Basketball Team participated, undergoing a series of core stability, agility, and speed assessments. These included the plank and double leg lowering test for static core stability, back extensions for dynamic core stability, the Hexagonal Obstacle Test (HOT) for agility, and a 20-meter sprint test for speed. Results: The results revealed a significant positive correlation between static core stability (plank test) and speed performance (r=0.576, p=0.025), suggesting that greater static core stability enhances sprinting capability. However, no significant correlations were observed between dynamic core stability (back extensions) and either agility or speed. Additionally, agility and speed showed a moderate correlation (r=0.569, p=0.027), indicating a mutual influence. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of static core stability for speed performance and suggest that training programs for basketball athletes could benefit from emphasizing static core exercises to enhance sprinting ability.