The Effect of Specialized Exercises Using the BlazePod Device on Developing Specific Performance Endurance in Selected Offensive Skills among Basketball Players Aged 16–18 Years

Abstract

This study aimed to bridge the gap between traditional training methods and the demands of competitive match play by employing modern technology, namely the BlazePod device, to integrate physical endurance with technical skill execution and perceptual-cognitive demands. The ultimate objective was to prepare young basketball players to sustain high-level performance under competitive pressure. The study adopted a systematic scientific approach, beginning with the selection of an appropriate sample, followed by the implementation of an advanced training tool (BlazePod), and the use of a standardized test specifically designed to measure the dependent variable, namely specific performance endurance. These methodological procedures were intended to enhance the reliability and scientific rigor of the findings. The results of the statistical analyses indicated that six weeks of specialized BlazePod-based exercises were effective in achieving the primary objective of the study, namely improving specific performance endurance in offensive skills among young basketball players, with greater effectiveness than traditional training methods. The study thus provided practical support for its hypothesis, demonstrating that integrating modern technology, particularly the BlazePod device, into basketball training offers an effective means of addressing the disconnect between physical conditioning and technical skill development. This integrated approach can help prepare players to maintain a high level of offensive performance, characterized by technical proficiency and speed, even under fatigue and the demands of competitive match play.