Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training during a taper phase in basketball players

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Smith, Hoani K., Bird, Stephen P., Coskun, Betul, Olsen, Peter D., Kavanagh, Thomas and Hamlin, Michael J.. 2025. "Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training during a taper phase in basketball players." Journal of Sports Sciences. 43 (19), pp. 2145-2156. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2454712
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Effectiveness of blood flow restriction training during a taper phase in basketball players

ERA Journal ID9782
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AuthorsSmith, Hoani K., Bird, Stephen P., Coskun, Betul, Olsen, Peter D., Kavanagh, Thomas and Hamlin, Michael J.
Journal TitleJournal of Sports Sciences
Journal Citation43 (19), pp. 2145-2156
Number of Pages12
Year2025
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN0264-0414
1466-447X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2454712
Web Address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2025.2454712
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This study investigates the effectiveness of blood flow restriction (BFR) training in maintaining athletic performance during a taper phase in basketball players. The taper phase aims to reduce external load while maintaining training intensity. Seventeen experienced basketball players were randomised into two groups: a placebo group (n = 8, 22.0 ± 2.1 years, mean ± SD) and BFR group (n = 9, 21.1 ± 1.5 years). The training schedule included strength trainings, team trainings, individual skill sessions, and competitive games. During the 4-week taper period, lifting volume was reduced while either maintaining (placebo) or reducing (BFR) lifting load. The BFR group lifted with 60% arterial occlusion pressure at 25-30% of their 1RM, whereas the placebo group trained at 80% of their 1RM with BFR cuffs inflated to only 20%. Compared to the placebo group, BFR participants improved 5 m (-1.4 ± 1.5% mean ± 95% CI p = 0.03) and 10 m (-1.1 ± 0.5%, p = < 0.01) sprint performance along with barbell back squat (9.6 ± 8.0%, p = 0.013) and countermovement jump (1.1 ± 0.8%, p = 0.0035). BFR during the taper phase enabled a reduction in lifting load with no reduction in subsequent performance measures.

Keywords Blood Flow Restriction; Resistance Training; Team Athletes; Taper
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020420702. Exercise physiology
Byline AffiliationsLincoln University, New Zealand
School of Health and Medical Sciences
Erciyes University, Turkiye
Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand
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National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA) Performance Summit 2019 – Chicago in Review
Bird, Stephen, Huyghe, Thomas and DeLosAngeles, Ernest. 2019. "National Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association (NBSCA) Performance Summit 2019 – Chicago in Review." NSCA Coach. 6 (4), pp. 18-29.
When winning matters: lessons learned from sport's elite
Beveridge, Rob and Bird, Stephen P.. Salmon, James (ed.) 2020. When winning matters: lessons learned from sport's elite. Diamond Creek, Victoria Australia. Ultimate World Publishing.
Resistance training for children and youth: a position stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (Original publication 2007, updated March 2017)
Wilson, Greg, Bird, Stephen P., O'Connor, Donna and Jones, Julian. 2017. Resistance training for children and youth: a position stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) (Original publication 2007, updated March 2017). Helensvale, Queensland, Australia. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.
Basketball New Zealand guidelines: safe return to training for players in preparation for a condensed National Basketball League season following Covid-19 restrictions
Bird, Stephen P., Osborne, Hamish, King, Leonard, Belles, Lidia, Nolan, Emily and McLellan, Chris. 2020. "Basketball New Zealand guidelines: safe return to training for players in preparation for a condensed National Basketball League season following Covid-19 restrictions." New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine. 47 (1), pp. 49-53.
Basketball New Zealand infographic: return to training 50-30-20-10 rule [for basketball players]
Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: return to training 50-30-20-10 rule [for basketball players]. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.
Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery points checklist
Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery points checklist. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.
Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits
Bird, Stephen and Donaghy, Michael. 2020. Basketball New Zealand infographic: recovery benefits. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.
Updated protocol and guest participant results from the ACCeRT clinical study
Rogers, Elaine S., Sasidharan, Rita, Sequeira, Graeme M., Wood, Matthew R., Bird, Stephen P., Keogh, Justin W.L., Arroll, Bruce, Stewart, Joanna and MacLeod, Roderick D.. 2020. "Updated protocol and guest participant results from the ACCeRT clinical study." Journal of Basic Research in Medical Sciences. 7 (1), pp. 10-21.
Nutritional knowledge of youth academy athletes
Bird, Stephen P. and Rushton, Benjamin D.. 2020. "Nutritional knowledge of youth academy athletes." BMC Nutrition. 6, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-020-00360-9
Podcasts as an eLearning educational tool
Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Podcasts as an eLearning educational tool." University of Southern Queensland 25th Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Group Research Symposium: Uncertain times: Adaptability in the areas of work, study and research. Online 24 Jun 2020
Basketball New Zealand COVID-19 return to training and competition framework: guidelines for safe return to training and competition for coaches and players
King, Leonard, Osborne, Hamish, Bird, Stephen P. and Huyghe, Thomas. 2020. Basketball New Zealand COVID-19 return to training and competition framework: guidelines for safe return to training and competition for coaches and players. Wellington, New Zealand. Basketball New Zealand.
Season suspension and summer extension: Unique opportunity for professional team-sport athletes and support staff during and following the COVID-19 crisis
Huyghe, Thomas G., Bird, Stephen P., Calleja-Gonzalez, Julio and Alcaraz, Pedro E.. 2020. "Season suspension and summer extension: Unique opportunity for professional team-sport athletes and support staff during and following the COVID-19 crisis." Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2 (98). https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2020.00098
Welcome to the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal: publishing research with a view to the future
Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Welcome to the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal: publishing research with a view to the future." International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. 1 (1).
Bridging the gap: why strength and conditioning practitioners and researchers should collaborate
Langford, Andrew and Bird, Stephen P.. 2020. "Bridging the gap: why strength and conditioning practitioners and researchers should collaborate." International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association Journal. 1 (1).
Sleep, recovery and athletic performance: A brief review and recommendations
Bird, Stephen P.. 2013. "Sleep, recovery and athletic performance: A brief review and recommendations." Strength and Conditioning Journal. 35 (5), pp. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182a62e2f
Exploring the front squat
Bird, Stephen P. and Casey, Sean. 2012. "Exploring the front squat." Strength and Conditioning Journal. 34 (2), pp. 27-33. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e3182441b7d
Implementation of recovery strategies: 100-point weekly recovery checklist
Bird, Stephen P. 2011. "Implementation of recovery strategies: 100-point weekly recovery checklist." International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 16 (2), pp. 16-19. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.16.2.16
Exploring the deadlift
Bird, Stephen and Barrington-Higgs, Benjamin. 2010. "Exploring the deadlift." Strength and Conditioning Journal. 32 (2), pp. 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e3181d59582