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Abstract

The significance of this research lies in the development of exercises that emulate game scenarios, with the objective of enhancing the proficiency of (handoff + screen offense) and the jump shot (jump shoot 2 point) for players under the age of 18. These exercises are derived from actual situations that occur in matches, with each situation having a specific objective that is achieved through the provision of sufficient time and repetition. This objective is pursued by means of training units. The research problem is represented by the weakness among players in various skills, including complex skills that may not receive adequate time during training sessions. Moreover, there remains a reliance on conventional training programs that do not allocate sufficient time for competitive exercises. Moreover, disregarding this approach has a deleterious effect on players, as this type of skill is performed in challenging situations with a close defender. The objective of the present study is to ascertain the impact of competitive exercises on the development of the (handoff + screen offense) skill and the jump shot. The researcher employed an experimental method with two equivalent groups (experimental and control) with pre-test and post-test assessments, as this approach is suitable for the nature of the research. The research sample consisted of 12 players from Al-Rawdhatain Sports Club who participated in the activities of the Iraqi Basketball Federation during the 2024-2025 sports season. The participants were randomly divided into two groups, with six players in each group. The preliminary assessments for the research sample were administered on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Indian Hall for Sports Games, located in Karbala Governorate. The implementation of the competition-based exercises, which were prepared by the researcher, commenced on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, as part of the primary component of the training unit. The exercises were completed on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The training program spanned a duration of six weeks, with three training units being delivered per week. Furthermore, the researcher employed suitable statistical methodologies to examine the data derived from the pre- and post-tests, yielding the ensuing conclusions: The present study examined the efficacy of a series of competitive exercises in enhancing the skills of handoff and screen offense, in addition to the proficiency of shooting from a jump shot within the designated area.