Development of speed and accuracy of throwing in young basketball players

Relevance. Developing technical skills in young basketball players requires taking into account sensitive periods, when the acquisition of motor actions is most effective. There is a need for scientifically based methods in sports schools of Uzbekistan that take into account the age characteristics of athletes. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of a program aimed at developing the accuracy and speed of throws in young basketball players, taking into account sensitive periods. Research methods analysis of scientific literature; pedagogical observation; pedagogical experiment; biomechanical analysis of throwing technique (using the Kinovea program); testing the accuracy, speed and time of decisionmaking when throwing; psychophysiological testing (including the Schulte test and diagnostics of the sensorimotor reaction). The results were processed using the Student t-test, ANOVA and correlation analysis (p < 0.05). Research results. High efficiency of the age-adequate program was established: the greatest increase in accuracy was recorded in athletes aged 13-14, speed in the group of 15-16 years. The relationship between psychophysiological characteristics and the effectiveness of throws was revealed. Conclusion. The developed methodology contributes to a sustainable improvement in the accuracy and speed of throws. The results are of practical importance for coaches and teachers when planning training cycles.