KINEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF 135° CHANGE-OF-DIRECTION TECHNIQUES IN BASKETBALL

Authors

Raffaele Zinno, Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, ItalyFollow
Salvatore Pinelli, Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, ItalyFollow
Anna Jòdar-Portas, University School of Health and Sport (EUSES), University of Girona, 17190 Salt, SpainFollow
Raquel Font-Lladó, University School of Health and Sport (EUSES), University of Girona, 17190 Salt, SpainFollow
Anna Prats-Puig, University School of Health and Sport (EUSES), University of Girona, 17190 Salt, SpainFollow
Laura Bragonzoni, Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Corso D’Augusto 237, 47921 Rimini, ItalyFollow

Category

Sports Performance & Elite Sports

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

Change of direction (COD) is a crucial movement in basketball, requiring athletes to decelerate, reorient, and reaccelerate efficiently. This study aimed to identify the COD techniques naturally adopted by basketball players during a pre-planned 135° CODs, and to compare the associated lower-limb kinematics and execution time. A total of 130 basketball players performed the V-cut test while wearing inertial measurement units. From the analysis, two COD techniques emerged: Side-Step and Split-Step. Side-Step was the predominant technique (72.1%) and demonstrated significantly shorter execution time per COD (p < 0.001). Side-Step exhibited in the pivot leg greater hip flexion, knee internal rotation, and ankle dorsiflexion, while Split-Step showed higher movement variability and knee abduction. Side-Step appears to be the more efficient and stable COD strategy, offering faster COD execution.

Recommended Citation

Zinno, Raffaele; Pinelli, Salvatore; Jòdar-Portas, Anna; Font-Lladó, Raquel; Prats-Puig, Anna; and Bragonzoni, Laura (2025) "KINEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF 135° CHANGE-OF-DIRECTION TECHNIQUES IN BASKETBALL," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 43: Iss. 1, Article 90.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol43/iss1/90