Introduction:
Basketball is a high-intensity sport that requires agility and explosive power. Agility, influenced by neuromuscular coordination and proprioception, enables quick directional changes, while power supports vertical jumps. Tissue flossing, a myofascial compression technique, has gained attention for its potential to enhance neuromuscular efficiency and mobility. While its effects on range of motion (ROM) and strength have been studied, its impact on agility and power in basketball remains unclear. This study investigates the effects of a single session of floss band intervention on these performance variables.

Aim of the study:
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a single session of floss band intervention on power and agility in basketball players.

Material and methods:
This observational study included 51 college-level basketball players aged 18-24 years, each with at least three years of competitive experience and a BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2. The intervention involved wrapping a floss band around a quadriceps, followed by 20 deep squats. Agility (T-test) and power (vertical jump test) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test in IBM SPSS. The materials used included a floss band, cones, a stopwatch, and colored chalk powder

Results:
Statistically significant improvements in agility and power were observed immediately after the intervention. Although performance declined slightly after 15 minutes, it remained above baseline.

Conclusions:
A single floss band session can temporarily boost performance. It shows promise as a quick, low-resource strategy for warm-ups and pre-competition routines.