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Vol. 12 · Issue 3 · 2025 Dec 31, 2025 Research Article

The Impact of BOSU Ball Training on Balance Performance among Elite Volleyball Players: An Experimental Study

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Burak Yucel Corresponding Ağrı Ibrahim Çecen University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Ağrı, Türkiye burak.yucel.0125@gmail.com Turkey
Pages332-342 PublishedDec 31, 2025 LicenseOpen Access
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of BOSU ball exercises on balance performance in elite volleyball players. A total of 36 elite athletes (20 male, 16 female) competing in the Turkish Volleyball 1st League voluntarily participated in the study. In addition to their regular volleyball training, the participants performed BOSU ball exercises for six weeks. A pre-test-post-test experimental design was employed, and both static and dynamic balance performances were evaluated using the SportKAT 4000 balance measurement device. The collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS 26.0 software. The findings revealed statistically significant improvements in all balance parameters for both male and female athletes following the training period (p<.05). Particularly, large effect sizes (Cohen’s d>0.8) were observed in the static right leg and dynamic right leg balance scores. These results indicate that BOSU ball exercises enhance postural control and proprioceptive sensitivity by promoting neuromuscular adaptation within a relatively short period of time. In conclusion, BOSU ball exercises are an effective training method for improving static and dynamic balance, strengthening neuromuscular coordination, and enhancing postural stability in elite volleyball players. Therefore, BOSU-based balance training can be recommended as a complementary component in performance programs for sports such as volleyball, where balance, agility, and strength are key performance determinants.

Keywords

#Balance #BOSU ball #neuromuscular adaptation #proprioception #volleyball

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