安徽合肥开启2024-25赛季WCBA联赛运动员技术与体能测试序幕

2024-2025 season WCBA league player technical and physical tests were held in Hefei, Anhui Province from October 23rd to 29th.

All participating clubs in this season were divided into two groups. Group A, consisting of 12 clubs, underwent tests from October 23rd to 26th, while Group B, consisting of 9 clubs, underwent tests from October 27th to 29th. All participating players from these clubs (excluding players from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, foreign players, and players who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women's basketball and 3x3 basketball competitions) were required to take part in the tests.

In order to further implement the strategy of building a strong sports nation and improve the level of basketball in China, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has strengthened the entry requirements for the league's physical tests. They have improved and revised the WCBA league's physical test program, conducting various tests based on actual combat situations. This provides players with test options that are more suitable for their own circumstances and enhances the testing of shooting skills in real games. As a result, a more comprehensive and objective assessment of players' technical skills and physical fitness can be achieved, further enhancing the international competitiveness of Chinese basketball players.

The test consists of five parts: static measurements, dynamic physical fitness tests, shooting skill tests, overall physical fitness tests, and optional tests.

To promote comprehensive improvement of players' shooting abilities and achieve more realistic and comprehensive test results, the CBA randomly selects two shooting skill tests as the test items for each season. For this test, the selected items are spot shooting and top-of-the-arc moving shooting.

In addition, the test standards have been optimized to better match different players' technical characteristics. Optional tests (half-intensity three-point shooting and 15-meter x 17 shuttle run) have been added. Players being tested are required to choose one of these two optional tests.

Shooting skill test

Half-intensity three-point shooting test

Chen Xiaojia, head coach of the Jiangsu Nangang women's basketball team, said, "The physical tests are a verification of the training effectiveness before the league. This test combines more practicality and demonstrates comprehensive abilities. It plays a significant role in the future development of our women's basketball team." Wang Xuemo, a player from the Sichuan Yuanda Meile women's basketball team, shared, "This year's test has added many new items, which are different from the traditional tests in the past. Especially with the addition of shooting tests, I think it benefits each player to better integrate with actual games on the court."

Through this test, it is hoped that each team will further evaluate their training results and players will have a more comprehensive understanding of their technical skills and physical fitness, thereby raising the overall level of the league.

The test content and requirements are as follows:

Static measurements include height, weight, arm span, and standing reach.

Physical fitness tests include agility movement in restricted zones, 3/4 field sprints, standing vertical jumps, and running vertical jumps.

Shooting skill tests include spot shooting, catch-and-dribble shooting, five-corner moving shooting, and top-of-the-arc moving shooting. The CBA randomly selects two shooting skill tests as the test items for each season. For this test, the selected items are spot shooting and top-of-the-arc moving shooting.

Shooting skill test includes three-point shooting and two-point shooting. Players who are at least 190cm tall or weigh at least 90kg can choose between two-point shooting and three-point shooting. All other players will undergo the three-point shooting test.

Overall physical fitness tests include weighted bench press and weighted squats.

Optional tests include half-intensity three-point shooting and 15-meter x 17 shuttle run. The tested players are required to choose one of these two optional tests.