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HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 083 MC

Which combination of fitness tests would best assess a basketball player's sport-specific requirements?

  1. 50-metre sprint, vertical jump test, trunk flexion test
  2. Sit-and-reach test, Cooper 12-minute run, grip strength test
  3. Shoulder rotation test, cycle ergometer test, sit-and-reach test
  4. Illinois agility test, vertical jump test, yo-yo test
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: The Illinois agility test measures directional changes, vertical jump test assesses explosive power for jumping and yo-yo test evaluates aerobic power through intermittent efforts – all crucial for basketball performance.

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  • A is incorrect: While vertical jump is relevant, 50-metre sprint is too long for basketball movements and trunk flexion doesn’t assess critical basketball skills.
  • B is incorrect: Cooper test measures continuous aerobic capacity rather than intermittent efforts, and sit-and-reach/grip strength aren’t basketball-specific.
  • C is incorrect: Cycle ergometer isn’t sport-specific for basketball players who need running-based tests, and shoulder rotation/sit-and-reach don’t address key performance factors.