Specific Features of the Training Process of Female Basketball Players in Ukraine and Abroad

The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of the training process of female basketball players in Ukraine and abroad. The purpose of the study was to examine the specific features of training organization in domestic and international teams. Scientific literature and practical experience were analyzed, revealing differences in the structure, content, and methodological approaches to preparation. The empirical part of the research was carried out during 2024–2025 and included surveys of players and coaches of Ukrainian teams, pedagogical observations of Lithuanian and Polish clubs, as well as the analysis of open sources on NCAA (USA) student teams and professional clubs from Spain, France, and Serbia. The comparison was conducted according to the following criteria: the structure of annual and weekly cycles, the ratio of physical and technical-tactical training, the intensity and duration of sessions, the use of innovative technologies, and organizational conditions. The results showed that Ukrainian teams generally apply a classical training scheme with a strong focus on general physical preparation, while foreign teams demonstrate greater integration of physical and technical-tactical tasks, active use of monitoring technologies, and systematic psychological support. Based on the findings, practical recommendations were formulated for optimizing the training process in Ukraine, primarily in the direction of balancing physical and technical-tactical work, introducing innovative control methods, and strengthening psychological assistance programs.