Does the modification of ball mass influence the types of attempted and successful shots in youth basketball?
Open Access
- 1 January 2012
- journal article
- Published by Termedia Sp. z.o.o. in Human Movement
- Vol. 13 (2), 147-151
- https://doi.org/10.2478/v10038-012-0016-3
Abstract
Purpose This study aimed at determining: (a) whether the effect of modifying ball mass allowed youth basketball players to attempt a greater number of lay-ups and hook shots during real games, and (b) whether the modification affected successful shots. Methods Fifty-four boys from six...Keywords
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