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{"title":"Validation of \"<i>creactability</i>\" scale in football: a Rasch modeling approach.","authors":"Jhinyi Shin, Jongwon Kim, Miyoung Lee, Won Jae Lee","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1521073","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1521073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the construct-related validity evidence of the \"<i>creactability</i>\" scale, developed for athletes in the sports field, using the Rasch model. The specific aims were (1) each scale measures a unidimensional construct, (2) the scale items investigate the Differential Item Functioning (DIF) base on team group (i.e., the rankings of higher and lower teams), (3) the range of \"<i>creactability</i>\" item difficulty and personal ability (respondents \"<i>creactability</i>\" levels) are wide enough to assess the \"<i>creactability</i>\" changes, and (4) \"<i>creactability</i>\" differs across subscales (7 points).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For Rasch analysis, data from a total of 241 football players were used from the K-League (Korean Professional Football League), excluding goalkeepers due to their different abilities and roles from other field players. The coaches from 7 teams evaluated their players (34.4 players on average per team). The \"<i>creactability</i>\" scale included a total of 9 items, consisting of 3 items each for subfactors (i.e., quickness, creativity, and adaptability) with a 7-point Likert scale. The Rasch model was applied using WINSTEPS Version 5.7.4 and FACETS Version 4.1.8.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results (1) Confirmed the unidimensionality of all 9 items, as their infit and outfit values fell within the range of 0.7-1.3. (2) None of the items in the position scales showed statistically significant DIF (<i>p</i> > 0.05). (3) The Person Separation Index (PSI) criterion value for the \"<i>creactability</i>\" scale of football players is 4, which was within a range of 0-7 point. (4) All subscales demonstrated good-fit in both infit and outfit, ranging between 0.69 and 1.28, respectively. The response rate for scales 4-5-6 point was 68%, and the outfit for respondents across all scales were satisfactory at 1.30 or lower.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Physical activity (PA) should be maintained or increased, particularly in the context of social distancing measures during the pandemic. To ensure that PA can be sustained, a program should be developed that considers the individual's geographical location, economic status, lifestyle, and environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1521073"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12417516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145039954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender-based equality in sport and women's presence in sport and sports leadership structures matrix 1.0 nation reports: a protocol for national and global annual report.","authors":"Balsa Kascelan, Borko Katanic, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Vlad Adrian Geantă, Alexandru Ioan Băltean, Milena Mitrovic, Bojan Masanovic","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1598593","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1598593","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This protocol was developed to facilitate the collection of up-to-date data and produce a comprehensive annual assessment of gender-based equality in sport and the representation of women in sports and leadership roles. Its goal is to provide evaluators with a standardized methodology for identifying and assessing key indicators related to gender equality and women's participation in sport at national, regional, and global levels. By focusing on a range of indicators, this protocol aims to highlight the current state of gender representation in sport and identify specific barriers to achieving equality. The protocol includes 19 sociodemographic indicators, accessible online, to characterize the demographic profile of participating countries. Additionally, it proposes 20 content indicators specifically focused on assessing women's presence in sport and leadership roles, as well as policies promoting gender equality. Each content indicator will be evaluated through separate analyses using a ten-point grading scale, allowing for a nuanced understanding of challenges and progress in this area. To ensure a dynamic connection between research and practice, the protocol encourages national evaluators to meet annually, producing national reports known as National Reports. These reports will offer detailed and ongoing assessments of gender equality in sport, with outcomes designed to inform policy development and advance gender equity in sports and leadership structures.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1598593"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12418018/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145039951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The goals and selection criteria of sports scholarships: mutual benefits perceived by South African schools'.","authors":"Christopher Ekron, Brendon Knott, H Thomas R Persson, Mogammad Sharhidd Taliep","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1574442","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1574442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In South Africa (SA), the legacy of apartheid has resulted in significant disparities within the nation's education system. Elite schools may be public or private, offering a superior educational and sporting environment that is unaffordable for most of the population. However, it is common for these schools to offer sports scholarships to deserving recipients. The Social Exchange Theory (SET) can be used as a theoretical lens to understand the mutually beneficial nature of the relationship between the school and the sport scholarship recipient. While recipients gain educational and sporting opportunities, schools benefit from the athletic talent and boosts their competitive sporting edge and prestige status. Previous studies have considered the progression of the scholarship recipients. However, none have undertaken to explore a more nuanced understanding of the schools' perspective. This qualitative exploratory study, therefore, aimed to reveal the goals and selection criteria for sports scholarships among selected elite boys' high schools in SA. Eight in-depth interviews were conducted with senior staff members closely involved in the scholarship process from four elite boys' schools in the Western Cape, SA. The transcribed interviews were thematically analysed to understand the goals and selection criteria. The findings indicate that there are multifaceted goals for the schools. Beyond boosting the schools' sporting talent and achievement, the goals also included fostering diversity and nurturing holistic development among student-athletes. The selection criteria varied between schools, with criteria beyond sporting potential playing a key role, such as academic aptitude, character, consideration of the financial status of the applicant, and the financial impact on the school. The study highlights that sports scholarships in elite South African schools represent a complex interplay between opportunity and expectation, aligning with the SET lens. While scholarships serve as powerful tools for fostering individual growth and institutional excellence, their implementation requires careful consideration of social integration, financial sustainability and equitable access.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1574442"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415062/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145029440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of different negative pressure cupping interventions on inflammatory response and motor function recovery in delayed onset muscle soreness.","authors":"Xu Song, Teng Ma, XianYou Cui","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1622688","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1622688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study examined the impacts of different negative pressure cupping therapies (<i>N</i>PCT) on pain relief, functional recovery, and inflammatory regulation in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after high-intensity exercise, with the aim of clarifying the dose-effect relationship.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, 55 healthy male participants aged 18-25 were selected and divided into 5 groups: the control group (CTR; <i>n</i> = 11) and NPCT groups at different levels (-25 kPa, -35 kPa, -45 kPa, and -55 kPa; <i>n</i> = 11 in each group). A high-intensity protocol, which included 6 sets of lunges, squats, and squat jumps, was adopted to induce DOMS in the quadriceps femoris. Immediately after the exercise, the DGN-6 vacuum device was used for a 10 min NPCT treatment. The research outcomes included visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, lower extremity explosive strength tests (30-meter sprint and standing long jump), joint range of motion (ROM), and serum biomarkers [CK, LDH, and inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, and Hsp27)]. These were assessed at the baseline and 24 h after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NPCT groups exhibited significantly lower VAS scores than the CTR group (-55 kPa: 1.57 ± 0.79 vs. 6.14 ± 0.69; <i>P</i> < 0.05), and the efficacy was pressure-dependent (-55 kPa > -4 kPa > -35 kPa; <i>P</i> < 0.01). Functional recovery was significantly improved in NPCT groups (30-meter sprint: 0.27 s; standing long jump: 0.08 m; <i>P</i> < 0.01). Knee ROM increased by 5.71° at -55 kPa and 6.43° at -45 kPa (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Biochemically, CK/LDH levels normalized in -45 kPa and -55 kPa groups (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Meanwhile, the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α decreased significantly (<i>P</i> < 0.05), and these changes were correlated with Hsp27 expression (<i>r</i> = 0.42-0.49; <i>P</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These findings demonstrate that NPCT at pressures ranging from -45 kPa to -55 kPa is most effective in alleviating DOMS by enhancing hemodynamics and modulating the anti-inflammatory response, which supports its integration into post-exercise rehabilitation protocols.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registration: </strong>https://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojEN.html?proj=263241, Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) (Registration NO.: ChiCTR- 2500098071, 03/03/2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1622688"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12414972/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145029464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Disability sport profile of Ghana: evolution, policies, politics and participation barriers.","authors":"Derrick Charway, Dennis Osei-Nimo Annor, Davies Banda","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1645536","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1645536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The profile analyses the landscape of disability sport in Ghana, tracing its historical evolution and contemporary challenges. Alongside legislative advancements and the dedication of various stakeholders, an increase in the persons with disability population has been observed. Based on data from the Ghana Statistical Service census, this demographic rose from 737,743 in 2010 to 2,098,138 in 2021, constituting 3% and 8% of the Ghanaian population in those respective years. Nevertheless, significant barriers to the mainstreaming of disability sport persist. The analysis delves into the interplay of cultural norms, government policies, and collaborative efforts in shaping the trajectory of disability sport in the country. Insights into the population of persons with disabilities and their engagement in sport offer a foundation for discussion. Further, an analysis of the roles of key state and non-state organisations, alongside international partners, emphasises the need to move from symbolic implementation to genuinely inclusive implementation. Contemporary issues such as political infighting, inadequate funding, gender dynamics, limited media coverage, exploitation of disability sport and systemic neglect continue to hinder progress. The profile underscores the urgent need for sustained policy implementation, increased investment, and a more inclusive and collaborative approach to secure a promising future for disability sport in Ghana.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1645536"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12415019/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145029519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A randomized controlled trial utilizing an interactive accelerometer linked to a smartphone application for enhancing physical activity and health among military employees.","authors":"Emilia Pietiläinen, Heikki Kyröläinen, Kai Parkkola, Tiina Luukkaala, Tommi Vasankari","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1549980","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1549980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The primary objectives of the present individualized randomized controlled trial were to increase physical activity (PA) and improve physical fitness.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>260 military employees around Finland participated. Two-thirds, (158), were randomized in the intervention and one-third, (101), in the control group. The intervention group used Exsed Movesense accelerometers linked to smartphones measuring PA and sleep for six months. They received feedback via a smartphone application, were encouraged to exercise during worktime for 2 hours/week, and participated in telephone counseling. The control group continued PA routines without the accelerometer or feedback. Measurements were taken at the baseline, 6-mo and 12-mo after the intervention. They included two-week RM 42-accelerometer measurements of PA, cardiometabolic biomarkers, body composition, physical fitness tests, and a questionnaire about stress and work ability for the intervention group at every point and for the control group at baseline and 12-mo. At the 6-mo, only PA was measured in the control group. Primary outcomes were changes in PA from baseline to 6-mo and 12-mo as well as changes in maximal oxygen uptake and fitness index from baseline to 12-mo. Secondary outcomes were changes in other parameters from baseline to 12-mo. The effect of the intervention on primary and secondary outcomes was analyzed using unadjusted generalised linear mixed model, accounting for a group-by-time interaction effect in all models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no statistically significant group-by-time interaction regarding the measured parameters. However, amount the intervention group daily standing time (mean increase 18 min/day, 95% confidence interval [CI] 6-29 min/day) and maximal oxygen uptake (mean increase 2.15 ml/kg/min 95% CI 0.56-3.74 ml/kg/min) tended to increase during twelve months.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The intervention did not effectively change the primary outcomes, but showed encouraging trends and revealed the potential and challenges of the intervention developed to increase PA in a military workplace.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1549980"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411429/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"It should just be about sport!\": exploring Italian athletes' perspectives in paralympic media coverage.","authors":"Athanasios Sakis Pappous, Pablo Gómez-Iniesta","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1640762","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1640762","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores how Italian Paralympic athletes perceive their representation in the media, shifting the analytical focus from media texts to the lived experiences of the athletes themselves across their sporting careers. Using semi-structured interviews and a hybrid inductive-deductive thematic analysis, the research identifies key themes in how athletes evaluate current media coverage. Findings reveal that while visibility has improved, narratives remain dominated by stereotypical frames-such as the \"supercrip\" or pity narratives-that marginalise athletic performance. Athletes advocate for more balanced, sport-centered coverage and highlight the role of self-representation through social media in challenging mainstream portrayals. Drawing on theories of framing, representation, and disability models, the study underscores the importance of incorporating athletes' voices to advance inclusive and accurate media narratives.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1640762"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411545/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145014987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dose-response relationship between physical activity and anxiety symptoms in medical students from Serbia.","authors":"Konstantinos Stratakis, Jovana Todorovic, Momcilo Mirkovic, Dejan Nešić, Zorica Terzić-Šupić","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1606002","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1606002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite growing evidence supporting the mental health benefits of physical activity (PA), the nature of its relationship with anxiety symptoms remains uncertain in student populations. This study aimed to investigate differences in mean scores on the Zung Anxiety Scale among groups of students with different levels of PA and to determine whether there is a dose-response relationship between PA and anxiety symptoms, taking into account various sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and study year.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cross-sectional data were collected from 1,266 fifth-year medical students at five Serbian universities during two academic years. PA was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and categorized into three MET-min/week groups: <600, 601-6,000, and >6,000. Anxiety symptoms were measured using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios for anxiety by PA category, accounting for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students engaging in 601-6,000 MET-min/week of PA were less likely to report anxiety symptoms compared to those engaging in less than 600 MET-min/week. No additional benefit was observed among participants exceeding 6,000 MET-min/week, suggesting a plateau effect. Compared to students in the <600 MET-min/week group, those in the 601-6,000 MET-min/week group were less likely to study in Novi Sad and reported an average or good self-rated financial status, but were more likely to consume alcohol. Participants in the >6,000 MET-min/week group were more likely to be male and belong to the 2023-2024 academic year, and less likely to report an average financial status compared to their peers in the <600 MET-min/week group. Female sex was negatively associated with being in the >6,000 MET-min/week group compared to the 601-6,000 MET-min/week group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The most significant protective benefits against anxiety symptoms were seen in individuals who participated in PA for 601 to 6,000 MET-minutes per week. No additional benefits were observed for PA levels exceeding 6,000 MET-minutes, suggesting a potential plateau effect. These findings emphasize the importance of promoting sustainable PA habits among students. Future research is needed to establish causality and examine the underlying psychophysiological mechanisms in the relationship between PA and mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1606002"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing motivation for initiation and continuation of physical activity in older adults using sensory augmentation devices: a preliminary pre-post study.","authors":"Yusuke Sakaue, Yurie Kondo, Masaaki Makikawa, Naruhiro Shiozawa, Motoyuki Iemitsu, Tetsuo Yoshimoto, Shima Okada","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1512002","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1512002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Improvement of physical and cognitive capabilities through physical activity (PA) contributes to well-being in older age. Unfortunately, many older adults lack sufficient PA, due to reasons such as PA not being enjoyable for them. As a result, older adults are unable to maintain their motivation for the initiation and continuation of PA. In our previous works, a boxing glove-type sensory augmentation system was developed to solve this problem by inducing enjoyment during PA. However, the effect of our device on physical and cognitive capabilities, which are crucial for well-being, and motivation for initiation and continuation of PA remains unclarified. In this study, we aimed to evaluate these effects. We hypothesized that our device may help improve capabilities, and that the enjoyment it provides may potentially contribute to increased motivation for initiation and continuation of PA. Fourteen healthy older adults participated in the study. Kickboxing lessons for the older adults using our device were conducted a total of five times over a six-week period, and the participants were free to attend the sessions as many times as they wished. They participated in three measurement sessions: pre-measurement before the lesson period, post-lesson measurement after each lesson, and post-measurement at the end of the lesson period to evaluate the effects of our device. Physical capabilities were assessed through two-step, stand-up, and center-of-pressure tests. Cognitive capabilities were assessed using illustration memory and computation tests. Mental state was assessed using a positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS). Subjective evaluations of enjoyment and motivation for the initiation and continuation of PA through the use of our device were also conducted. In the results, physical and cognitive capabilities and mental states tended to improve. Subjective evaluations indicated increased enjoyment from using our device and greater perceived effectiveness in motivating PA initiation and continuation. These evaluations improved over time. While the pre-post design without a control group limits causal interpretation, improvements in physical, cognitive, and mental states may have contributed to enhanced enjoyment. As a result, the device may have the potential to enhance motivation for initiation and continuation PA in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1512002"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411500/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An empirical comparative study on the diagnostic index system for techniques and tactics in men's table tennis during the ABS plastic ball Era.","authors":"Junwei Xu, Qiankun Wang, Ulbossyn Marchibayeva, Nurdybek Bolat, Mukhametkali Sagidolla, Yelshat Kalym, Kairat Aidarkhan, Jan Alam, Ali Zhalel","doi":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1566717","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fspor.2025.1566717","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In order to accurately identify the diagnostic index system that can best reflect the technical and tactical performance of table tennis after the implementation of the new ABS material ball, and then more accurately and efficiently diagnose and analyze the technical and tactical ability of players. This paper uses the methods of match observation, mathematical statistics, literature and other methods to carry out an empirical comparative study on the representative segmented diagnostic indicator system constructed by predecessors in the past 20 years. Research suggests that: 1) in the New Ball Era, each segmented diagnostic indicator system has a certain degree of rationality, but in comparison, the five-segment diagnostic indicator system is the most optimal and the most accurate to reveal the technical and tactical performance in the new era. 2) The five segments consist of the serving-attacking segment, receiving-attacking segment, serving-attacking connection segment, receiving-attacking connection segment, and the sustaining segment. 3) The impact of these five segments on the outcome of the match is as follows: The \"attacking\" segments have the greatest impact on the match outcome, followed by the \"connecting\" segments, and the \"sustaining\" segment has the smallest impact. The impact of the receiving and attacking segment on the outcome of the match is higher than that of the serving and attacking segment, and the impact of the serving and attacking connection segment on the outcome of the match is higher than that of the receiving and attacking connection segment. 4) In the New Ball Era, the fifth and sixth strokes of the \"connecting\" segment have gained prominence, playing a pivotal role for transitioning between offense and defense in the \"attacking\" segment and the \"sustaining\" segment. These findings highlight the need for coaches and analysts to adopt the five-segment diagnostic indicator system as a more accurate framework for evaluating performance. Emphasizing training in the receiving-attacking and connecting phases-especially the fifth and sixth strokes, can provide a competitive edge under the dynamics of the New Ball Era. This refined understanding can guide more targeted technical and tactical preparation, better aligning training priorities with the actual determinants of match outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12716,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Sports and Active Living","volume":"7 ","pages":"1566717"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}