Design and Standardization of a Test to Measure Defensive Movement Speed Endurance Within Half-Court for Basketball Players Aged 10–12 Years

Authors

Abdul Hassan Raheema Mashkoor, Basra Directorate of EducationFollow
Jalal Abdul Zahra Kanaan, Department of Student Activities, University of BasrahFollow

Abstract

The significance of this research lies in the development of a standardized and scientifically validated test, providing coaches with a tool to assess players' speed endurance within the half-court area of a basketball game, with the aim of continually evaluating it during training sessions and official competitions. The research problem stems from the necessity of constructing a test that accurately measures speed endurance during defensive movement within the half-court under conditions that closely simulate competitive environments. Given the scarcity of such crucial tests for assessing and evaluating players, this gap constituted a research problem that needed to be addressed. Consequently, the researchers developed the required test and established standards and levels intended to contribute to raising the performance level in basketball. Research Objectives: 1. To construct and standardize a test for measuring defensive speed endurance within the half-court for basketball players aged 10-12 years. 2. To establish evaluation levels and standards for measuring defensive speed endurance within the half-court for basketball players aged 10-12 years. The study employed the descriptive method using the survey approach. The research sample consisted of basketball players aged 10-12 years from the Specialized School in Basra Governorate. Following the design of the test, the researchers reached the principal conclusion that the constructed test effectively detects the level of defensive speed endurance within the half-court area for basketball players aged 10-12 years. Recommendations: The researchers recommend adopting the current test as a reliable tool for detecting the level of defensive speed endurance within the half-court for basketball players aged 10-12 years, and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education).

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Recommended Citation

Mashkoor, Abdul Hassan Raheema and Kanaan, Jalal Abdul Zahra (2025) "Design and Standardization of a Test to Measure Defensive Movement Speed Endurance Within Half-Court for Basketball Players Aged 10–12 Years," Modern Sport: Vol. 24: Iss. 3, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.2087