Needs Analysis

A. Evaluation of the Sport

• Movement Analysis

- Dribbling, pivoting, repelling and deflecting opponents, agility based turns, overhead shooting, press passes, jumping, landing.

All major muscle groups including legs, shoulders, back, chest and arms.

Combination of Uni, multi and rotational.

Agility, speed, leg power (jumping, dunking), upper body strength (deflecting players, shooting), CV endurance, core strength, flexibility.

• Physiological Analysis

- Basketball uses both aerobic and anaerobic systems, however it predominantly requires anaerobic metabolism particularly for guards (Abdelkrim, Faaza & Ati, 2007; Narazaki, Berg, Stergiou & Chen, 2009).  Due to the high intensity and short bouts of low intensity rest, basketball has been identified as power endurance sport (Abdelkrim, Chaouachi, Chamari, Chtara & Castagna, 2010; Balčiūnas, Stonkus, Abrantes & Sampaio, 2006). During the rest periods in breaks of play aerobic metabolism is responsible for the restoration of phosphocreatine, disposal of blood lactate and heat dissipation (Narazaki et al., 2009).

• Injury Analysis

- Despite origins of a non-contact sport, basketball however has evolved into an increasingly physical game in which contact is accepted and expected (Drakos, Domb, Starkey, Callahan & Allen, 2010). The ankle/foot comprises of up 43.2% of all injuries with ligament sprains the most common (Borowski, Yard, Fields & Comstock, 2008) and 52.9% of cases reporting previous ankle sprains (Cumps et al., 2007). The Guard position accounts for most injuries with approximately half of all injuries (Borowski et al., 2008). Basketball frequently involves multidirectional movement and so shoe structure is specific to the sport. High collar shoes are built to provide better stability (Lam, Sterzing & Cheung, 2011).

B.  Evaluation of the Athlete

• Excellent technique at resistance training with over 2 years experience
• Performs strength training well
• Performs well on basic strength tests

Interpretation of the movement assessments- Has poor balance, struggles with speed, struggles with landing based agility due to previous injury sustained to right ankle.

C.  Athletes Current Season

Start of the off season.

D.  Training Status

Training status is advanced.

E.  Primary resistance Goal

Muscular endurance is the primary goal.

F.  Secondary RT objective

Improve upper body strength to enhance defensive skills (e.g. deflecting opponents, closing gaps and rebounds).