The
NBA and Youth Basketball: Recommendations for Promoting a Healthy and Positive
Experience.
NBA and Youth Basketball: Recommendations for Promoting a Healthy and Positive
Experience.
DiFiori JP, Güllich A,
Brenner JS, Côté J, Hainline B, Ryan E 3rd, Malina RM. Sports Med. 2018 Jun 30.
doi: 10.1007/s40279-018-0950-0. [Epub ahead of print]
Brenner JS, Côté J, Hainline B, Ryan E 3rd, Malina RM. Sports Med. 2018 Jun 30.
doi: 10.1007/s40279-018-0950-0. [Epub ahead of print]
The National Basketball Association
and USA Basketball asked a group of experts to comment on the existing research
regarding youth sports participation and the related health, performance, and
psychosocial outcomes. They also offered age-specific recommendations for
basketball participation to help promote a healthy and positive experience for young
players. The document covers various topics including the epidemiology of injuries
in basketball, injury prevention, sport specialization, as well as growth and
maturation.
and USA Basketball asked a group of experts to comment on the existing research
regarding youth sports participation and the related health, performance, and
psychosocial outcomes. They also offered age-specific recommendations for
basketball participation to help promote a healthy and positive experience for young
players. The document covers various topics including the epidemiology of injuries
in basketball, injury prevention, sport specialization, as well as growth and
maturation.