The Effects of Mountain Hiking on Physical Condition of Youth Basketball Players during the Preparatory Phase

In team sports, according to perform variety of motor skills, development of special abilities and overall physical fitness it is of great importance to optimize the training programs which involves progressive cycling of various aspects during a specific periods of time. Most coaches and athletes change the intensity, volume, and exercises in their workouts to improve performance. Little is known about the effects of mountain hiking on physical condition and preparation of youth basketball players and implementation of such activities in the training programs. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effects of a mountain hiking on the physical condition of youth basketball players during the preparatory phase and to compare the results with the results of a control group of players performing standard training sessions in the same training period.