The Effect of Straight and Static Peak Cool-Down on Aspects of Muscular Strength, Maximum Speed, and a Number of Basic Skills of Basketball Players

Section: Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Issue
Vol. 29 No. 89 (2026): Volume 29 Issue 89 Syppl
Published
Jan 15, 2026
Pages
458-480

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in emphasizing the role of cooling down in sports training programs. It provides valuable insights for coaches regarding the effects of different cooling down strategies, thereby contributing to the enhancement of both the physical and technical performance of basketball players. Ultimately, this supports overall team development and promotes higher levels of athletic achievement.


     This study aims to examine the impact of straight and fixed apical relaxation strategies on the development of certain aspects of muscle strength, maximum speed, and selected fundamental basketball skills among the research sample. Additionally, it seeks to identify differences in these variables between the experimental groups in the pre- and post-tests. The researcher employed the experimental method due to its suitability for the study's nature. The sample was intentionally selected and consisted of 22 basketball players from Halabja Sports Club during the 2024-2025 season. Data collection methods included physical and skill tests, and technical observation. The data were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results demonstrated that straight and fixed apical relaxation strategies positively influenced muscle strength, maximum speed, and the fundamental basketball skills under study. Furthermore, improvements in muscle strength and maximum speed contributed to the enhancement of basketball performance. The findings also highlight that using modern devices to analyze athletes' physical activity provides an accurate and effective means of assessing skill performance and evaluating training programs aimed at improving performance levels

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Author

Hassan Hashim Abdulla

College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/ University of Halabja

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https://doi.org/10.33899/rjss.v29i89.61045
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Abdulla ح. ه. . (2026). The Effect of Straight and Static Peak Cool-Down on Aspects of Muscular Strength, Maximum Speed, and a Number of Basic Skills of Basketball Players. Al-Rafidain Journal For Sport Sciences, 29(89), 458–480. https://doi.org/10.33899/rjss.v29i89.61045
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