The Impact of a Short-Term Perceptual Training Program on Performance Kinematics and Dynamic Three-Point Shooting Accuracy in Basketball Players

Purpose: This study investigated the impact of a short-term perceptual training program using the Dynavision-D2 device on dynamic three-point shooting accuracy and performance kinematics in semi-professional basketball players. Methods: Fifteen Semi-professional Basketball Players completed a three-week training program (three 30-minute sessions per week) alongside their regular practice. Pre- and post-training assessments measured shooting accuracy using the "90s dynamic three-point shooting" test and analyzed kinematic variables (e.g., wrist extension and ball release angles) using Dartfish software. Results: Results revealed a significant improvement in the three-point shooting accuracy (p < .001, Cohen's d=1.70), with post-training accuracy increasing from 15.7% to 18.2%. Regression analysis indicated significant differences in kinematic variables: Wrist Extension Angle: p=0.004, R²=0.388, and Ball Release Angle: p=0.05, R²=0.161. However, no statistically significant effects were observed for knee flexion (p=0.710), hip flexion (p=0.418), shoulder flexion (p=0.629), elbow flexion (p=0.294), and wrist flexion (p=0.399). Conclusion: The Short-Term Dynavision-D2 Training Program significantly improved three-point shooting accuracy and key kinematic variables in basketball players. The findings support the integration of cognitive-motor training into sports routines, highlighting its potential to enhance athletic performance.