For example , French and Thomas ( 1987 ) found that performance on a basketball knowledge test and decision making during games improved across the season .
Basketball motor skills did not improve across a youth basketball season for 8 - 10 and 11 - 12 year old boys .
For example , French and Thomas ( 1987 ) found that performance on a basketball knowledge test and decision making during games improved across the season whereas basketball motor skills did not improve across a youth basketball season for 8 - 10 and 11 - 12 year old boys .