With the rapid development of virtual reality (VR) technology, its application in the field of education is gradually deepening, especially in physical education teaching, showing great potential. This paper explores the innovative application and practical exploration of VR technology in basketball tactical teaching in universities. By building an immersive virtual training environment, VR technology can simulate real competition scenes, allowing students to conduct tactical exercises and operational skills training without actual venues. By combining big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, VR systems can monitor students' performance in real time, develop personalized training plans, and enhance tactical understanding and application abilities. This article analyzes the practical effects and challenges faced by current VR technology in basketball tactical teaching, and proposes future development directions. Research has shown that VR technology can not only improve students' tactical skills, but also provide a new mode and solution for college basketball teaching by reducing the cost of physics training.

Jianlong Li. Innovative Application and Practical Exploration of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in College Basketball Tactics Teaching. Frontiers in Sport Research (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 3: 18-23. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2025.070304.

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