Basketball is a dynamic team sport requiring speed, accuracy, motor coordination and quick thinking. According to many experts, the jump shot is one of the most important offensive skills in basketball. It can play a direct role in scoring and match outcomes. Coaches still use conventional observation to assess shooting execution although this technique is not always reliable since the movements are often rapid and complex. Modern scientific tools are therefore needed for supporting measurement and performance development.
This study aimed to design an innovative T.T.B training device for measuring and developing motor reaction speed and jump-shot accuracy in basketball and to investigate its effect on a composite jump-shot skill performance level. The researcher used the experimental method with a two-group design, including experimental and control groups, with pre- and post-tests. The study sample consisted of 20 second-year students from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul. The participants were allocated into two equal groups. The experimental group underwent a training program while using the innovative device, while the control group went through the same training program without using it. The training contained 24 sessions and lasted for 8 weeks.
Using the device, data was collected to measure response time and shooting accuracy. Skill performance level was calculated using a formula combining shooting accuracy and response time. To further interpret the jump-shot performance biomechanically, high-speed video recording was used. After examining the results, there were statistically significant differences between the pre-test and post-test of the experimental group in favour of the post-test. Additionally, the improvement percentage was 32.609%. The results of the post-test also showed significantly better performance of the experimental group than the control group. To conclude, the study device was able to enhance the level of skill performance of the jump shot via the combination of visual stimulation, response-time control, shooting accuracy scoring, and instant feedback.