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Ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion was evaluated with the weight-bearing lunge test through the Leg Motion system. The distance achieved was recorded in centimeters. (3) Results: 693 basketball players who met the eligibility criteria and volunteered to participate were included in the study. The mean (SD) of ankle joint dorsiflexion was 10.68 (2.44) cm and the reference values were: excessive hypomobility &lt; 6.09 (0.54) cm; hypomobility 6.09 (0.88) cm\u20138.43 (0.77) cm; normal 8.44 (0.77)\u201313.11 (0.79) cm; hypermobility 13.11 (0.74)\u201315.44 (0.86) cm; and excessive hypermobility &gt;15.44 (0.86) cm. 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