Abstract

The importance of research was demonstrated in raising the level of skill performance in basketball, especially endurance, in an advanced scientific manner consistent with the conditions of the match. Therefore, the simulation method was used, which reflects the actual performance of applying the exercises according to the conditions of the match, while codifying them with the difficulty equations of the training unit that works to gradually raise the levels of load. The problem of the research was to address the fluctuation in the defensive level of advanced basketball teams, especially the level of endurance in defensive skill performance, through diagnosing the condition that was revealed according to experts and the opinions of specialists and treating it using the successful training method.
The most important objectives of the research were: 1- Identifying the effect of the simulation method on the difficulty of the training unit to develop the endurance of the defensive skill performance of advanced basketball players. 2- Identifying the results of the differences in the pre- and post-tests for the control and experimental groups to develop the endurance of the defensive skill performance of advanced basketball players. 3- Identifying the results of the differences in the post-tests between the control and experimental groups to develop the endurance of the defensive skill performance of advanced basketball players.
The experimental approach was used in the style of equal groups (control and experimental), and the research sample was selected for the players of the Al-Mina Sports Club basketball team for the season (2022-2023). The use of tests for endurance of defensive skill performance was carried out, conducting reconnaissance experiments, and applying the main experiment, which is performing exercises in a simulation style and according to the difficulty. Training unit.
In light of this, the most important conclusions were obtained: The simulation method, according to the difficulty of the training unit, is one of the successful methods in raising the level of endurance in the defensive skill performance of advanced basketball players.
The most important recommendations were: Adopting the simulation method according to the difficulty of the training unit, as it is one of the successful methods in raising the level of endurance in the defensive skill performance of advanced basketball players.