A. Gutiérrez-Santiago, J. Gutiérrez-Santiago, I. Prieto-Lage
{"title":"Sex and weight category differences in the temporal combat structure of judokas with visual impairment","authors":"A. Gutiérrez-Santiago, J. Gutiérrez-Santiago, I. Prieto-Lage","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2039089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2039089","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The study of the temporal judo combat structure of athletes with visual impairment (VI) needs further research. The objectives of the study were to determine the temporal structure of combat of judo in men and women with VI and establish differences between sexes, within their respective weight categories and between the different minutes of combat. The sample was formed by all the judokas with VI who participated in the 2018 IBSA Judo World Championship (172 men and 95 women). Through observational methodology, we analysed all the combats (n = 365). In order to obtain the results, we used different analytical techniques: descriptive, one-way ANOVA, t-test to show independents, chi-square, effect size and T-Patterns analysis. The level of significance was ρ ≤ .05. The results define a temporal structure by sex and by weight category that allows the judo professionals to plan precise and adequate trainings for the athletes. We conclude that there are differences in the temporal structure of judo combat within the men and women with VI, within their respective weight categories and within the different minutes of combat. The temporal structure of combat has changed more markedly in women and unevenly in the different weight categories for both sexes.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"225 - 249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48257728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of secondary assists in basketball – an analysis of its characteristics and effect on scoring","authors":"Bence Supola, T. Hoch, A. Baca","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2039090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2039090","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Basketball leagues track basic statistics for many decades and the number of metrics expand quickly. However, the “pass that leads to an assist”, which is frequently – according to the most successful coach Phil Jackson – the most important pass of the possession, remained mainly overlooked by experts and analysts alike. With the help of NBA’s SportVU positional data we analyse the characteristics and effects of this event through more than 500 games. Results show that teams having more secondary assists create space in areas related to higher expected points, get more open and therefore obtain better quality shots. The number of secondary assists might turn out to be one of the best metrics to measure quality ball movement.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"261 - 276"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47087315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of stepping-in-place tempo and type of roundhouse kick on coincidence-anticipation timing in Taekwondo","authors":"Jonghwa Lee, Inchon Park","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2037984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2037984","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aims of this study were to examine the effects of stepping-in-place tempo on coincidence-anticipation timing (CAT) performance of roundhouse kick and to determine whether the CAT performance was the same according to types of roundhouse kick. Fifteen Taekwondo experts performed four different type of roundhouse kicks at three different stepping-in-place tempos (120, 140, and 160 bpm) in two stimulus speeds conditions for CAT performance. Raw scores were transformed to three error scores; constant, absolute, and variable errors and were analysed using separate 2 (stimulus speeds) x 4 (kick types) x 3 (tempos) repeated measures of analyses of variance. In the results, error scores (CE and AE) were significantly lower at 140 and 160 bpm compared to that at 120 bpm. Significant differences according to stepping-in-place tempo were also evident in the type of kicks (front leg < rear leg and body < head). The error scores were found to increase as the stimulus speed increased (10 mph < 20 mph) and were lower at 140 bpm compared to 120 and 160 bpm at both stimulus speed. Regardless of the type of kicks and stimulus speed, the lowest variable error was found at 140 bpm.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"209 - 224"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43153488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paula Talty, Kevin McGuigan, Mark Quinn, Paul A. Jones
{"title":"Agility demands of Gaelic football match-play: a time-motion analysis","authors":"Paula Talty, Kevin McGuigan, Mark Quinn, Paul A. Jones","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2033519","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2033519","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Research into the physical demands of Gaelic football is limited with no research into the agility or change of direction (CoD) demands of the sport. This study examined the CoD demands of Gaelic football via a time-motion analysis of senior inter-county match play. The Bloomfield movement classification (BMC) was adapted for application to Gaelic football. A new “descriptor” was used in an effort to account for the decision-making component of agility by isolating actions that occurred during active engagement with play. Of 1,899 changes of direction (CoDs) identified, 1,035 occurred during active engagement in play. The left/right split for CoDs during active engagement in play was 47.1/49.9%, indicating no preference for completing actions to one side over the other. Whilst the most common CoDs were ≤90° (74.9%), 80% of CoDs greater than 270° took place during active engagement in play. CoD actions are very common in Gaelic football and may be more common than in other field and court sports. It is important that athletes are physically prepared to cope with the demands of very acute CoDs during meaningful periods of match play.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"195 - 208"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45980833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Blair, A. Scanlan, M. Lastella, Codi Ramsey, Nathan Elsworthy
{"title":"The relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in rugby union referees officiating the 2019 Rugby World Cup","authors":"M. Blair, A. Scanlan, M. Lastella, Codi Ramsey, Nathan Elsworthy","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2031527","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2031527","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the relationships between physical fitness attributes and match demands in lead rugby union referees. Eleven referees underwent anthropometric and fitness assessments (40-m sprint, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, 1.2-km shuttle run) prior to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Match activities were assessed via global positioning system devices (total distance, high-speed running distance [>5 m·s−1], average speed, and peak intensities over 1-min, 5-min, and 10-min epochs) and heart rate variables were measured using chest-worn monitors (HRmean, summated-heart-rate-zones, time above 90% HRmax). Forty-metre sprint time was significantly related to maximum speed (P = 0.004; r = −0.79) and high-speed running distance (P = 0.037, r = −0.63) during matches. Likewise, ∑7 skinfold thickness was significantly correlated with high-speed running distance (P = 0.01, r = −0.72). Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, 1.2-km Shuttle Run Test, age, and body mass index exhibited non-significant correlations (P > 0.05, r = −0.58 to 0.53) with match demand variables. Results suggest it may be pertinent for referees to optimise sprint capacity and body fat composition to execute greater high-speed running volumes and reach higher peak speeds during matches. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test and 1.2-km shuttle run tests are not correlated to specific match activity variables and thus may not be relevant for monitoring of rugby union referees.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"183 - 194"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48885451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of ball material change from celluloid to plastic on game statistics in elite women table-tennis","authors":"W. X. Goh, Marcus Lee","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2029096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2029096","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study compared the statistics of 24 matches played by elite women table-tennis players using the old celluloid versus new plastic balls to provide insight into the on-court adaptations made. Matches played by five, top-10 world ranked female players, using the celluloid (n = 12) versus plastic balls (n = 12) in international competitions from 2011 to 2017 were analysed. The results showed that the average strokes per point and point duration were approximately 15% and 13% shorter when playing with the plastic (4.79 ± 0.59; 3.91 ± 0.54s) compared with celluloid balls (5.52 ± 0.62; 4.49 ± 0.53s). Rally intensity was, however, higher for matches played with plastic (1.57 ± 0.27 strokes/s) versus celluloid (1.49 ± 0.25 strokes/s) balls. Overall work-rest ratio was smaller by 3% for the former versus the latter. The trade-off between more intense rallies and more rest time on energy expenditure remains unknown and would be an interesting area to investigate for targeted prescriptions of training programmes.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"174 - 182"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42843433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nuno Coito, H. Folgado, Félix Romero, N. Loureiro, B. Travassos
{"title":"Variations in individual player area in youth football matches: the effects of changes of players’ age, numerical relations, and pitch zones","authors":"Nuno Coito, H. Folgado, Félix Romero, N. Loureiro, B. Travassos","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2025713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2025713","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to quantify the individual player area (IPA) that emerges during football matches at youth levels, considering different numerical relations and pitch zones. Two hundred and twenty-eight players, divided by U15, U17 and U19, participated in the study. Jonckheete-Terpstra and Kruskal Wallis nonparametric tests were used to compare the IPA according to variations in players’ age, numerical relations and pitch zones considered for analysis. All ages and numerical relation results revealed the highest IPA in the zones closer to the goal and were lower in the middle of the pitch. For 3 × 3 to 10 × 10 numerical relations, the IPA was higher in the U15 and lower in the U17. The greater differences between the age groups concerned numerical relations of 6 × 6 to 10 × 10 (p ≤ 0.001). The effect size was moderate between the U15 and U17 in numerical relations of 8 × 8 to 10 × 10. Results suggest that the manipulation of IPA during training sessions should respect players’ age and be adjusted considering the numerical relation and the tactical purpose of coaches.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"38 - 50"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47775843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ming-zhu Chen, Xin Wang, Qi Chen, Yue Ma, Ivan Malagoli Lanzoni, W. Lam
{"title":"An analysis of whole-body kinematics, muscle strength and activity during cross-step topspin among table tennis players","authors":"Ming-zhu Chen, Xin Wang, Qi Chen, Yue Ma, Ivan Malagoli Lanzoni, W. Lam","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2022.2025712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2022.2025712","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study examined the differences of muscle strength, electromyography (EMG) and whole-body kinematics during maximum cross-step table tennis topspin between advanced and intermediate players. Ten advanced and ten intermediate players performed both voluntary isokinetic contraction test and forehand topspin strokes with maximum-effort towards cross-court target zone. The results indicated that advanced players generated significantly greater maximum racket speeds during forward swing phase (P < 0.05). At the instant of the topspin stroke, significantly smaller shoulder horizontal flexion and elbow flexion angles, but larger joint angular velocities in advanced players (P < 0.05). Moreover, advanced players exhibited longer muscle firing duration of anterior deltoid and biceps brachii as well as higher root mean squares and EMG integrals of the abdominal external oblique, anterior deltoid and biceps brachii muscles than the intermediate players (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the isokinetic results showed higher shoulder abduction/adduction, hip flexion/extension and knee flexion torques at fast speed (240°/s) and higher elbow flexion torque at medium speed (120°/s) in advanced players (P < 0.05). The findings suggest that higher activation of the deltoid, biceps and abdominal external oblique muscles as well as larger muscle strength under higher speed conditions would be the plausible key factors to maximise racket and joint angular velocities in forehand topspin.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"16 - 28"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41669429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Glenys Kelly, Odharnaith McKenna, Sharon Courtney, Kieran Collins, J. Bradley, Denise Martin
{"title":"Benchmarking successful performances in elite Ladies Gaelic football","authors":"Glenys Kelly, Odharnaith McKenna, Sharon Courtney, Kieran Collins, J. Bradley, Denise Martin","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2021.2020031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2021.2020031","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The lack of sport science research conducted on female sport, makes it challenging for coaches and sport science practitioners to develop an evidence-based approach. Ladies Gaelic football (LGF) is the most popular female sport in Ireland with over 200,000 members, however there has been no research to benchmark performance. The current study investigates the game characteristics of LGF by developing analysis system which could provide benchmark profiles of successful performance at elite level and evaluate the transferability of the game intelligence available within LGF’s brother sport, Gaelic football (GF). Thirty-one games (62 performances) were analysed from the 2019 and 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship using NacSport Scout+. Statistical differences between winning and losing performances were identified using paired sample t-tests (p ≤ 0.05) and Wilcoxon signed ranked tests (p ≤ 0.05). Winning teams were found to be significantly superior to losing teams, demonstrating superior ability to gain and use possession. LGF and men’s GF teams adopt different strategic approaches to the game. The current study provides a first insight into the nature of LGF with benchmark data, facilitating a better understanding of the game demands of LGF and the key points of difference between male and LGF.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"22 1","pages":"51 - 65"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42118391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ó. López-Belmonte, A. Gay, J. Ruiz-Navarro, F. Cuenca-Fernández, Á. González-Ponce, R. Arellano
{"title":"Pacing profiles, variability and progression in 400, 800 and 1500-m freestyle swimming events at the 2021 European Championship","authors":"Ó. López-Belmonte, A. Gay, J. Ruiz-Navarro, F. Cuenca-Fernández, Á. González-Ponce, R. Arellano","doi":"10.1080/24748668.2021.2010318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2021.2010318","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Performance intra-variability has not been studied in long-distance swimming. The aims were to describe the pacing profile in 400-, 800- and 1500-m freestyle events and to analyse the variability (coefficient of variation[CV]) and performance progression (%Δ) within and between rounds. A total of 256 swims of 130 elite-swimmers (70 males and 60 females) were analysed at the 2021 European Championship (indoor long-course). Linear mixed-effect models were applied for each swimmer and race time performances to obtain the CV and %Δ between each lap and rounds (i.e. heats and final). T-test was conducted to compare the CV between medallist and non-medallist. First and last laps were the fastest (p < 0.001) in all events compared to the intermediate laps which showed an evenly-pace. Parabolic pacing profile was adopted in all events. Male swimmers obtained a CV-average of 0.52 ± 0.49% between rounds (−0.64 ± 0.8%Δ) and females, a CV-average of 0.70 ± 0.45 (−0.71 ± 0.92%Δ). Medallist swimmers obtained higher CV between rounds (1.00–1.08%) compared to non-medallist finalist (0.22–0.47%). Parabolic pacing profiles were adopted in 400-, 800-, and 1500-m races. The best swimmers adopt conservative strategies in heats to improve their performance in final, obtaining higher CV and %Δ between rounds.","PeriodicalId":49049,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport","volume":"15 9","pages":"90 - 101"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41267595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}