A Unique Specific Jumping Test for Measuring Explosive Power in Basketball Players: Validity and Reliability

The aim of this study was to develop and assess the reliability validity an innovative field test that measures lower limb explosive power in basketball players (i.e., alactic anaerobic capacity) for dominant non-dominant legs. examines performance vertical, horizontal, combined movements while holding ball—similar penetration basket or layup. Such capabilities are required throughout practice games, with upper body coordination. included 22 male players, ages 16–18, members elite youth league team Israel. To validity, participants performed each leg, followed by nine standardized tests were developed a range ball including basketball. reliability, retest unique 72-h later. Our findings indicate proposed Moreover, strong correlations seen between novel tests, high correlation horizontal (0.5 < r 0.7), very vertical (0.7 0.9), nearly perfect two (r > 0.9). In conclusion, could assist coaches developing applying optimal training programs game plans, individually, as whole. As leg separately, it also offer assessment tool following players’ injuries.