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    Effects of 10 weeks of imagery and concentration training on visual focus and free-throw performance in basketball players.
    (Editura Universitatii din Pitesti, 2021) Uludağ S.; Dorak F.; Vurgun N.; Yüzbaşioğlu Y.; Ateş E.
    Problem Statement: Free throw shooting is one of the unique techniques applied in the game of basketball. It is a technique that needs special attention to develop due to the fact that it is a unique shot. As much as physiological characteristics prepare the body for the shot, it is important to acknowledge that psychological state of the player affects it, too. Free throw shots can be vital for winning games. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of 10 weeks of imagery and concentration training on visual focus and free-throw performance in basketball players. The participants consisted of 29 basketball players (11 female, 18 male) from different teams in Izmir that compete at the youth level (age 15.62 ±,09). Approach: The participants were divided equally into homogenous groups pre-test and were evaluated based on their success rate. While the study was not done with the control group, the implementation was done with the imagery and concentration group for 10 weeks, three times a week for 15 minutes a day. Concentration studies were done with yantra. In the imagery studies, the athlete was asked to watch the recording of the best shot they made, and to recreate it. Before the participants recreate it, they were advised to read the imagery script and then use the information provided to mentally recreate this material from their desired viewpoint and from an alternative perspective. At the end of 10 weeks, the athletes were tested again. The study investigated whether the mental training affected visual focus or performance or not.Results: The results of this study revealed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-testing protocols of the concentration group, while the control and imagery groups revealed no significant difference (p<0.028). Conclusions: Present findings show that concentration trainings with yantra have an improving effect on visual focus. In order to better understand the effect of imagery and concentration training on performance, different tests can be done. Also, before investigating the effects of imagery trainings on performance, imagery skills of the athletes can be measured. © 2021, Editura Universitatii din Pitesti. All rights reserved.
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    Effects of different warm-up methods on endurance in soccer players: Comparison of conventional, FIFA 11+ and FIFA11+ plus self myofascial releasing warm-up methods
    (Editura Universitatii din Pitesti, 2023) Edis Ç.; Şen M.; Özgür S.
    Warm-up is important for increasing athlete performance, preventing injuries and rehabilitation. Different methods are used for warm-up. In professional soccer, warming up has an important place in preventing injuries while increasing performance. The effect of warm-up on performance, endurance and injuries is still controversial. Today, conventional warm-up (CWU), FIFA11+ and self myofascial release (SMR) methods are frequently used for warm-up and rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of CWU, FIFA11+ and FIFA11+ plus SMR (F+SMR) methods on endurance in soccer players. The study included 16 licensed amateur male soccer players (Age: 17.00±00 years, Height: 174.12±5.89 cm, weight: 60.87±8.09 kg, Body Mass Index: 20.01±1.90) who regularly trained five times a week and played one official competition. CWU, FIFA 11+ and F+SMR sessions were performed on different days, respectively. Care was taken to ensure that the soccer players were not tired during the practice. After each warm-up session, the 30-15 intermittent fitness test was performed and its effects on endurance were evaluated. When running times, peak velocities and maximal aerobic speeds were compared; it was found that running times after CWU were 12.3% higher than FIFA 11+ warm-up, while peak running speeds after FIFA 11+ warm-up were 6.3% lower than CWU warm-up. In terms of maximal aerobic speed, 7.1% higher values were found in CWU warm-up group compared to FIFA 11+ and 3.5% higher values compared to F+SMR. In conclusion, in terms of endurance performance of the athletes, CWU and F+SMR warm-up showed higher running speeds compared to FIFA 11+ warm-up session. The results of the study show that CWU gives better results in terms of endurance and FIFA11+ warm-up method may be insufficient in this respect. It can be speculated that it is important for coaches to apply different warm-up methods for different purposes in the performance of soccer players. © JPES.