Comparing the foot loading characteristics of female basketball players when initiating offence

摘要

In order to facilitate a successful offence, a basketball player needs to initiate a well coordinated position of attack. This fundamental technique will enable the creation of skilled manoeuvres that can lead to a successful penetration of an opposition defence and a higher likelihood of scoring. Preparatory offensive postures should also include the protection of the ball from the opposition. However, there is considerable variation in how people train for this manoeuvre as well as an imprecise literature definition (Wissel 1994, Buceta et al. 2000). Such diversity includes differences in stance width relative to shoulder and hip width; how the ball is held; and the position of the ball relative to the body. Texts on basketball techniques often do not explain or define how to best assume this basic position of attack (Wissel 1994, Buceta et al. 2000) and describe a number of variations (Karalejic et al. 2008).