The Effect of Compound (physical – skill) Exercises on Developing Balance, Vertical Jump, and Learning the Lay-up Shot Skill in Basketball for Students

Abstract

The current study aims to investigate the effect of compound exercises on developing balance, vertical jump, and learning the lay-up shot skill in basketball among first-grade intermediate students. The researcher used the experimental method with the design of experimental and control groups in accordance with the research problem and sample. The research population was intentionally determined, including all first-grade intermediate students at Taha Intermediate School for Boys, totaling 97 students divided into three classes (A, B, C). The research sample was selected randomly (by lottery), where class (C) represented the experimental group with 32 students, 2 of whom were excluded due to repeated absences, leaving 30 students. Class (B) represented the control group with 32 students, 2 of whom were also excluded, resulting in 30 students. The pilot sample consisted of 15 students randomly selected from class (A). The experimental interventions were applied for a specified period, and the statistical package (SPSS) was used to extract and analyze the results, which showed that compound exercises had a positive effect on improving balance, vertical jump, and learning the lay-up shot skill among students in the experimental group compared to the control group. Based on these results, the researcher recommends continuing to use compound exercises within basketball training programs while conducting regular assessments of skill levels to ensure ongoing development and training effectiveness.