Conclusions
FMS
Collectively, the results of our two investigations suggest that NMT-based warm-ups can be effective in the broader development of pre-adolescent basketball players beyond the typical aims and objectives of athletic development. Although limited, our findings highlight potential benefits of parkour-related activities alongside typical neuromuscular-focused exercises, as part of the youth athletic development strategy. Despite low frequency of exposure, the incorporation of less conventional approaches, such as the use of parkour-related activities within a low structured learning environment, may at the very least, preserve athletic capabilities ahead of PHV. Moreover, from a holistic perspective, this approach would appear to contribute to broader aims of PL, including the development of FMS and qualities of physical fitness (e.g., speed, strength, jumping ability), critical reflection, and self-confidence, while evoking a combined sense of enjoyment, fun, and purpose.