ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Understanding External Peak Demands in Elite vs. Non-Elite Male Basketball Players.
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- Peak external game demands are impacted by season phase but not match outcome or a mid-season coaching change in semi-professional, male basketball players.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between External Load and Player Performance in Elite Female 3 × 3 Basketball Games: A Markerless Motion Capture Approach.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnderstanding the physical demands of basketball at different competitive levels is essential for optimizing training and performance. While elite players are often assumed to experience the highest physical loads, evidence comparing peak external demands (PDs) between elite and non-elite athletes using time-window analysis is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine how player level (Elite vs. Non-Elite) influences the external PDs experienced by male basketball players.
methodsThis study examined PlayerLoad™ (PL) PDs in elite (
resultsNon-elite players exhibited significantly higher PL PDs across all the time windows (
conclusionsElite players display lower peak external loads than their non-elite counterparts, likely due to superior cognitive, tactical, and perceptual abilities that enhance movement economy. Training programs should incorporate tasks that combine physical intensity with decision-making demands to foster efficiency and potentially reduce injury risk.
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