The effect of (MetCon) training on the development of some functional indicators, special endurance for basketball players under 18 years old

Abstract

The study aims to prepare MetCon training for the research sample, and to identify the differences between the pre- and post-tests in the investigated variables within both the control and experimental groups, to identify the differences in the post-test results of the investigated variables between the experimental and control research groups, the researcher used the experimental method for its suitability with the nature and aims of the study, the research community was intentionally selected from basketball players under the age of 18 of the Peshmerga Sports Club for the 2020–2021 sports season, totaling 13 players  ,twelve players were selected as the research sample , the sample was randomly divided by lot into two groups: a control group and an experimental group, the researcher applied MetCon training to the experimental group, the training program lasted for six weeks, with three training sessions per week, totaling 18 training sessions, MetCon training aims to develop specific endurance (speed endurance and strength endurance), the load wave followed a 2:1 pattern each week, and each training session consisted of 5 exercises, the researchers reached the following conclusions: the importance of using MetCon training to enhance specific endurance levels among the sample individuals, MetCon training had a positive effect on all the measured variables, there was a significant advantage in the post-test results for both groups, favoring the experimental group in all measured variables.