المحترف
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 484-501
2026-06-09
Relationships Between Reactive Neuromuscular Performance And Physical Capacities In Elite Female Basketball Athletes
Authors : Nehaoua Amine . Reguieg Saad .
Abstract
Background: Neuromuscular performance, particularly reactive strength and stretch‑shortening cycle (SSC) efficiency, is considered important for explosive actions in basketball. However, limited research has simultaneously examined relationships between concentric explosive strength, repeated jump reactive capacity, dynamic balance, body composition, and sport‑specific physical performance in elite female basketball players. Methods: Thirteen elite female basketball players (age: 24.6 ± 0.7 years; height: 171.9 ± 9.8 cm; body mass: 67.4 ± 10.1 kg) completed assessments of body composition (bioelectrical impedance analysis), dynamic balance (Y‑Balance Test), sprint (10 m and 20 m), agility (T‑Test and Illinois Test), and neuromuscular performance (Squat Jump, 30‑second MultiJump test including anaerobic capacity and Reactive Strength Index). Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses were performed. Results: Squat Jump variables showed weak, non‑significant correlations with sprint and agility performance. In contrast, 30‑second MultiJump anaerobic capacity (r = –0.646, p = 0.031) and Reactive Strength Index (r = –0.659, p = 0.027) were significantly correlated with 10‑m sprint time. Dynamic balance was significantly associated with anaerobic capacity and RSI for the left leg (r = 0.663–0.664, p < 0.05), but body composition showed negligible relationships with neuromuscular variables. Conclusions: In elite female basketball players, repeated reactive neuromuscular capacities (anaerobic jump capacity and Reactive Strength Index) are more strongly associated with short‑distance sprint performance than isolated concentric explosive strength, dynamic balance, or body composition. Training and monitoring should prioritise reactive strength and SSC efficiency.
Keywords
reactive strength index ; repeated jump ability ; sprint ; agility ; female basketball ; neuromuscular performance
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