Effects of Different Recovery Strategies on Physical Performance in Basketball Players U17.

Abstract :This study was conducted within the field of sports recovery inbasketball, a sport characterized by high-intensity intermittent effortsthat heavily stress both energy systems and neuromuscular function.The main objective was to compare two post-competition recoveryprotocols and their effects on physical performance in basketballplayers. The first protocol (GRD2) involved performing trainingimmediately after the match followed by a rest day, while the secondprotocol (GRD1) involved taking a rest day immediately after thematch followed by training on the next day.The results showed that GRD2 (training then rest) was more effectivein preserving overall physical performance, particularly agility andrepeated sprint ability (RSA). In contrast, GRD1 (rest then training)showed significant improvement in countermovement jump (CMJ)and a reduction in RSA Fatigue Index, indicating partial improvementin fatigue resistance. However, this group also showed greaterdeclines in sprint performance and some RSA variables, suggestinghigher accumulated fatigue.Overall, the findings suggest that the timing of recovery aftercompetition can influence physical performance, with trainingfollowed by rest appearing more effective for maintaining highintensityperformance capacities in basketball players.Keywords: basketball, recovery, physical performance, fatigue,repeated sprint ability.