PECULIARITIES OF DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL QUALITIES IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF 13–14 YEARS OLD

Abstract

The development of physical qualities in young basketball players aged 13–14 is an extremely relevant topic in modern sports science and practice. This age period is critical for the formation of sportsmanship, since it is at this age that active physical, psychological and functional maturation of the body occurs. Basketball, as a sport, requires a high level of development of such physical qualities as speed, endurance, strength, agility and coordination, which are the basis for a successful game. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that the effective development of physical qualities in young basketball players aged 13–14 directly affects their further sports growth and achievement of high results. In modern sport, where competition is constantly growing, it is important to ensure the correct approach to the training process, taking into account the age, physiological and individual characteristics of young athletes.The article deals with the practical aspects of the development of physical qualities in young basketball players aged 13–14 years. Particular attention is paid to the main physical qualities necessary for a successful game of basketball: speed, strength, special endurance, coordination and flexibility. The age-related peculiarities of physiological and psychological development of adolescents, which affect the effectiveness of training, are analyzed. The purpose of the research is to develop and experimentally substantiate the methodology of development of physical qualities of young basketball players of 13–14 years old on the basis of the use of specific and non-specific means in the educational and training process. The following research methods were used to solve the tasks: study, analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature, documentary data, Internet materials; pedagogical testing, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics.The article presents methods and exercises aimed at developing physical qualities taking into account the specifics of basketball.The importance of an individual approach to each young player is emphasized, as well as the need to combine physical training with technical and tactical elements of the game. The article contains recommendations for coaches on planning training programs and organizing loads. The results of this study will be of interest to specialists and coaches in the field of sports training.