Abstract

A substantially higher number of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears have been observed in women’s basketball as compared with men’s basketball. This trend leads to a provocative question: should female basketball players be trained differently from male players? A large amount of research has compared male and female subjects to examine causes.for this epidemiological phenomenon, and some recommendations point to the idea that female basketball players may require specific considerations. This article summarizes an array of proposed variables linked with higher incidences of ACL tears in females and the biomechanical aspects of the lower extremity during the performance of common basketball skills, and it concludes with practical suggestions for specific resistance exercises and conditioning drills to consider when developing a strength training and conditioning program for women’s basketball. Einleitung