Physical and physiological demands according to gender, playing positions, and match outcomes in youth basketball players.

This study aimed to compare physical and physiological demands in youth basketball players according gender, playing positions, match outcomes. 64 (32 female 32 male) from eight sub-elite teams were monitored using an Ultra-Wide Band system inertial measurement unit three consecutive matches. The results showed some significant differences, although with magnitudes qualified as small. When the won, guards covered a greater distance at 0-6 km/h than when they lost. lost, centers more 12-18 18-21 km/h. winning presented lower maximal heart rate (HRmax) compared losing teams. forwards of performed efforts 70-80% HRmax, while 90-95% HRmax. greatest number accelerations decelerations by male forwards. jumps was higher ones. HRmax Efforts 80%-90% centers. had exceed 90% In conclusion, despite differences found, effect these contextual variables on is unclear. Nevertheless, knowing game's requirements can help design training that enhances performance