Biorhythm Cycles and Their Relationship to the Skill Performance of Basketball Players Under 18

Abstract

The sporting development achieved in various fields is nothing but the result of research, studies, and scientific efforts that have contributed to the significant advancement of athletic achievement at all sporting levels. The importance of this research lies in identifying biorhythm cycles at the skill performance level of basketball players under 18 years of age and determining the most suitable time for training sessions. The research aims to identify the relationship between biorhythm cycles and the skill performance of basketball players under 18 years of age. The researcher used the descriptive method with a comparative causal approach. The research sample consisted of (12) players from the Naft Al-Shamal basketball club participating in the first division league. The researcher concluded the following from this study:

1- Biological rhythm cycles of all types positively affect the development of basic basketball skills.

2- Biological rhythm cycles have a more pronounced effect on the skill performance of basketball players when combined.