Relationship between upper-body strength and power and shooting accuracy: a comparison of non-disabled and wheelchair basketball athletes
While strength contributes to shooting performance, the findings of this study indicate that it is not the sole determinant of success. Non-disabled participants did not perform better in shooting accuracy than WCB athletes, despite the biomechanical advantage conferred by higher stature, underscoring the importance of sport-specific skill and coordination. Ultimately, shooting performance depends on integrating refined technique, experience, and strength.
Authors
- QR Johnson
- Andrew C. Fry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8171-7684)
- Andrew C. Fry
- Dimitrije Cabarkapa
- Yang Yang
Institutions
- Institute for Sports Medicine (DE)
- Exos (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1768525
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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