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Donnelly S, Collins K, Burns C, O'Neill C, Mangan S. A Comparison of Elite and Sub-elite Match-Play Running Performance of Gaelic Football Players. J Strength Cond Res 2024; 38:912-923. [PMID: 38662885 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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ABSTRACT Donnelly, S, Collins, K, Burns, C, O'Neill, C, and Mangan, S. A comparison of elite and sub-elite match-play running performance of Gaelic football players. J Strength Cond Res 38(5): 912-923, 2024-This research aimed to examine differences in match-play running performance between elite and sub-elite Gaelic football players. Global Positioning System devices were used to record the match-play running performance of sub-elite and elite players during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, respectively. In total, 783 samples were collected from 31 sub-elite and 30 elite players, from 1 elite and 1 sub-elite team. Comparisons were made on a team and positional level. Statistical significance was accepted at p ≤ 0.05. Significant positional differences were present between all positions with varying effect sizes (ESs) and p-values. Effect size was used to determine the magnitude of statistical difference. On a team level, the elite covered significantly more relative distance (p = 0.021, ES = 0.007) and elicited significantly higher average speed (p = 0.023, ES = 0.007) in quarters 2, 3, and 4 than the sub-elite. The elite covered significantly more relative distance high-intensity running (17-21.9 km·h-1; p = 0.002, ES = 0.012) in quarter 3 and performed significantly more power events per minute (p = 0.006, ES = 0.009) in quarter 4. In quarter 1, the sub-elite performed significantly more power events per minute (p = 0.006, ES = 0.009), relative high-speed running (≥17 km·h-1; p = 0.011, ES = 0.009), and relative distance high-intensity running (17-21.9 km·h-1; p = 0.002, ES = 0.012). Power events were defined as the estimation of the number of events that depend on anaerobic processes. The present study indicates that elite players possess superior conditioning, ability to read match-play, pacing, and anaerobic capacity. Sub-elite teams may use the present study to inform their training to potentially improve conditioning, pacing, and anaerobic capacity.
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- Sam Donnelly
- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland; and
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland; and
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- Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Munster, Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Munster, Ireland
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland; and
- Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Munster, Ireland
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Ward C, Catháin CÓ, Chéilleachair NN, Grassick S, Kelly DT. Does Resisted Sprint Training Improve the Sprint Performance of Field-Based Invasion Team Sport Players? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Med 2024; 54:659-672. [PMID: 37897636 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01952-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Developing the sprint performance of field-based invasion team sport (FITS) players is considered an essential training goal for FITS coaching practitioners, and thus numerous training methods are employed to elicit improvements. Although interest in resisted sprint training (RST) has grown considerably in recent times, there remains a lack of clarity around its utility in FITS, particularly regarding the use and effectiveness of heavier RST loads. OBJECTIVES The aims of this review were to (1) compare RST to unresisted sprinting, (2) examine if RST can improve sprint performance and (3) investigate if external load and the method of load prescription influence the impact of RST in FITS players. METHODS The systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search strategy included terms for RST, RST modalities and FITS, and was applied to PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science and OpenGrey databases. Methodological quality and risk of bias associated with each study were assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale (PEDro) and Cochrane Risk of Bias assessment tool respectively. RESULTS Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria for this review and were included in the final analysis. The primary between-group analysis revealed no differences between RST and unresisted sprinting for developing the early acceleration, late acceleration and maximum velocity sprint phases. Secondly, a within-group analysis found significant improvements for resisted sprint training in the early acceleration (standardised mean difference [SMD] - 0.80) and late acceleration (SMD - 0.28) sprint phases, with no change detected for the maximum velocity phase. Finally, significant moderate improvements were found for light (SMD - 0.69) and very heavy (SMD - 1.01) loads during early acceleration. CONCLUSIONS Resisted sprint training achieved similar improvements in sprint performance to those found for unresisted sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity sprint phases. Within-group findings show RST is an effective method for improving early acceleration and late acceleration performance of FITS players. Finally, a subgroup analysis supports the use of light and very heavy loads for increasing early acceleration performance, while also highlighting greater benefits associated with using the percentage velocity decrement loading method. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Open Science Framework, https://osf.io/thms7/ .
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- Cormac Ward
- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, N37 HD68, Ireland.
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, N37 HD68, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, N37 HD68, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, N37 HD68, Ireland
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone, N37 HD68, Ireland
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Keane J, Malone S, Gillan E, Young D, Coratella G, Collins K. The influence of playing standard on the positional running performance profiles during hurling match-play. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-01019-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Brosnan RJ, Watson G, Stuart W, Twentyman C, Kitic CM, Schmidt M. The Validity, Reliability, and Agreement of Global Positioning System Units-Can We Compare Research and Applied Data? J Strength Cond Res 2022; 36:3330-3338. [PMID: 34593728 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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ABSTRACT Brosnan, RJ, Watson, G, Stuart, W, Twentyman, C, Kitic, CM, and Schmidt, M. The validity, reliability, and agreement of GPS units-Can we compare research and applied data? J Strength Cond Res 36(12): 3330-3338, 2022-This study's aim was to investigate the validity, within-brand interunit reliability, and between-brand agreement of movement indicators from 3 commonly used global positioning system (GPS) units used in applied and research settings. Forty-two units (GPSports EVO; 10 Hz, n = 13: GPSports HPU; 5 Hz, n = 14: and Catapult S5; 10 Hz, n = 15) were investigated across 3 experiments: a 40-m linear track with all units pushed on a trolley, a sport simulation circuit with all units pulled on a sled, and a similar circuit with 3 models of units placed in a modified GPS vest worn by an athlete between the scapulae. Distance, speed, and acceleration indices were obtained and analyzed with the level of significance set ( ρ < 0.05). The results demonstrated good to moderate (% mean difference; 0-6.5%) validity with criterion and good (coefficient of variation [CV] ± 90% confidence interval [CI]: 0-3.9%) interunit reliability for distance and speed in units. Ten hertz units demonstrated good to moderate (CV ± 90% CI: 0.21-5.58%) interunit reliability in all acceleration and deceleration measures, with 5 Hz units having good to poor (CV ± 90% CI: 4.54-12.78%) results. Agreement ranged from good to moderate (% mean difference; 0.01-7.8%) for distance, speed, and absolute acceleration/deceleration. Agreement ranged from good to poor (% mean difference; 2.21-32.74%) in average acceleration. The GPS units investigated can be compared within and between applied and research settings for distance and speed. However, caution is warranted in acceleration indices. This highlights the importance of testing other commonly used GPS models and brands.
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- Ross J Brosnan
- Sports and Performance Optimisation Research Team, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sports and Performance Optimisation Research Team, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Australian Rugby Football Union, New South Wales; and
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- Sports and Performance Optimisation Research Team, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Sports and Performance Optimisation Research Team, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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Applied sport science of Gaelic football. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-01015-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Science and Hurling: A Review. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10080118. [PMID: 36006084 PMCID: PMC9415571 DOI: 10.3390/sports10080118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Hurling is one of the world’s fastest field sports. Since the last review of science and Gaelic sports in 2008, there has been an increase in sports science provisions across elite and sub-elite cohorts, resulting in increased hurling-specific literature equating to an additional 111 research investigations into the game across all sports science disciplines. The present review aims to provide an updated analysis of the current research on the game and propose recommendations for future research. Overall, intermittent aerobic fitness remains an important physical quality during competition, with a focus on games-based training methodologies within the literature. Within the current review, we provide updated normative data on the running demands, physiological responses, and anthropometric and performance profiles of hurling players. The increased literature across the sport has led to the development of a hurling-specific simulation, that can now be utilised practically in training and research processes for hurling cohorts. Furthermore, the monitoring of internal and external training loads across training and match environments, in addition to response variables such as well-being, appears to have become more prominent, allowing practitioners to design training regimes to achieve optimal dose and response characteristics. Analysing the game from a scientific perspective can allow for more efficient preparatory practices, to meet the specific requirements of players at all age levels. Collaborative research among the various sports science disciplines, is required to identify strategies to reduce the incidence of injury and enhance performance in hurling. The current review provides updated information to coaches and practitioners regarding position-specific physical qualities, and match-play demands that can concurrently support the training process within hurling.
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O’Grady M, Young D, Collins K, Keane J, Malone S, Coratella G. An investigation of the sprint performance of senior elite camogie players during competitive play. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-021-00874-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Egan B, Young D, Collins K, Malone S, Coratella G. The Between-Competition Running Demands of Elite Hurling Match-Play. Sports (Basel) 2021; 9:sports9110145. [PMID: 34822345 PMCID: PMC8621312 DOI: 10.3390/sports9110145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The current study aimed to investigate the differences in running demands between the National Hurling League (NHL) and the Championship, and within playing positions. GPS (10 Hz, STATSports Apex GNSS) were used to analyse the running demands during 34 games (2017–2020 seasons) of the Championship and the NHL. The running demands (total-, relative-, high-speed- [>17 km·h−1] and sprint [≥22 km·h−1] distance, number and length of sprints, and peak speed) were compared between competitions. Greater total- [ES = 0.32], relative- [ES = 0.26], and sprint-distance [ES = 0.41], and number of sprints [ES = 1.29] were completed in the Championship. The high-speed distance was similar between competitions. Half-backs and half-forwards covered greater total- (ES = 0.91 and 0.21, respectively), relative- (ES = 1.14 and 0.68, respectively), high-speed- (ES = 0.69 and 0.44, respectively), and sprint-distance (ES = 0.50 and 1.26, respectively), number of sprints (ES = 2.66 and 1.73, respectively), and peak speed (ES = 1.09 and 1.32, respectively) in the Championship. There was no difference (p < 0.05) in the sprint distance covered between positions in the Championship. The results showed that the Championship is more physically demanding. The findings present key implications for the transition between competitions.
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- Brendan Egan
- Department of Sport and Early Childhood Studies, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Thurles Campus, Thurles, E41 PC92 Tipperary, Ireland;
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- Department of Sport and Early Childhood Studies, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Thurles Campus, Thurles, E41 PC92 Tipperary, Ireland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +353-87-925-3360
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- Department of Science, Gaelic Sport Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, D24 FKT9 Dublin, Ireland; (K.C.); (S.M.)
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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- Department of Science, Gaelic Sport Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, D24 FKT9 Dublin, Ireland; (K.C.); (S.M.)
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy;
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Brady AJ, Scriney M, Moyna NM, McCarren A. Identification of movement categories and associated velocity thresholds for elite Gaelic football and hurling referees. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2021.1942659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Aidan J. Brady
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
- Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Computing, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Computing, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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O Brien P, Martin D, Bradley J. Differences in performance indicators between winners and losers in senior inter county hurling championship. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2021.1932147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Paul O Brien
- Centre for Performance Analysis, ITC, Carlow, Ireland
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- School of Business, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Young D, Malone S, Beato M, Mourot L, Coratella G. Identification of Maximal Running Intensities During Elite Hurling Match-Play. J Strength Cond Res 2021; 34:2608-2617. [PMID: 29939899 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Young, D, Malone, S, Beato, M, Mourot, L, and Coratella, G. Iidentification of maximal running intensities during elite hurling match-play. J Strength Cond Res 34(9): 2608-2617, 2020-The current study aimed to describe the duration-specific running intensities of elite hurling players during competition with respect to position using a rolling average method. Global positioning systems (10-Hz Viper; STATSport, Viper, Newry, Northern Ireland) were used to collect data from 36 elite hurling players across 2 seasons. Players were categorized according to playing positions (full-backs, half-backs, midfielders, half-forwards, and full-forwards). A total of 230 full match samples were obtained from 22 competitive games for analysis. The velocity-time curve was analyzed using a rolling average method, in which the maximum relative total distance (TD; m·min), high-speed running distance (HSR; m·min), and sprint distance (SD; m·min) intensities were calculated across 10 different rolling time durations (1-10 minutes) within each game. There were large to very large (effect sizes [ES] = 0.66-4.33) differences between 1 minute rolling averages and all other durations for TD, HSR, and SD. However, pairwise comparisons between 6 and 10 minutes for TD, HSR, and SD were smaller and more variable (ES = 0.07, trivial to ES = 0.85, moderate). Half-backs, midfielders, and half-forwards achieved a higher maximal relative TD and HSR in all duration-specific fields when compared with full-backs and full-forwards. No positional difference was observed in 1- and 2-minute durations for SD. Because the rolling average duration increased the maximum TD, HSR and SD running intensities decreased across all positions. These data provide knowledge of the peak running intensities of elite hurling competition and can be used to design training activities to sufficiently prepare players for these "worst-case scenarios."
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- Damien Young
- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Gaelic Sports Research Center, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland.,The Tom Reilly Building, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health and Science, Department of Science and Technology, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom
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- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,EA3920 Prognostic Factors and Regulatory Factors of Cardiac and Vascular Pathologies, Exercise Performance Health Innovation (EPHI), University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia; and
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Italy
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Acceleration, Deceleration and Dynamic Stress Load in Elite Hurling: A Between-Quarter and Between-Position Comparison. Sports (Basel) 2021; 9:sports9010010. [PMID: 33445413 PMCID: PMC7826878 DOI: 10.3390/sports9010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study described the decrement in accelerations, decelerations and dynamic stress load (DSL) between quarters in elite hurling. GPS (10-Hz) were used to record data from 42 players over 22 games (2018–2020 season). The number of accelerations and decelerations and DSL between quarters were assessed. Accelerations and decelerations were greater in Q1 than Q2 (ES = 0.28 and ES = 0.44, respectively), and Q4 (ES = 0.57 and ES = 0.60, respectively), and in Q3 compared to Q4 (ES = 0.50 and ES = 0.44, respectively). The DSL was 56 ± 21 AU in Q1, 56 ± 20 AU in Q2, 52 ± 20 AU in Q3 and 56 ± 24 AU in Q4. There was a decrease in DSL in Q3 compared to Q1 (ES = −0.20) and Q2 (ES = −0.20). Each position experienced a temporal decrease in at least one quarter (ES = 0.43–1.46) in all metrics except full-backs’, half-backs’ and full forwards’ accelerations, midfielders’ decelerations and midfielders’ and half forwards’ DSL. Current data show temporal decrements in running performance in Q2 and Q4 and DSL in Q3. Players should be conditioned to minimize the drop-off in running performances following the third quarter.
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The effect of a periodized small-sided games intervention in hurling on physical and physiological measures of performance. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-020-00703-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Young D, Beato M, Mourot L, Coratella G. Match-Play Temporal and Position-Specific Physical and Physiological Demands of Senior Hurlers. J Strength Cond Res 2020; 34:1759-1768. [PMID: 30676391 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Young, D, Beato, M, Mourot, L, and Coratella, G. Match-play temporal and position-specific physical and physiological demands of senior hurlers. J Strength Cond Res 34(6): 1759-1768, 2020-The aims of the current study were to examine the temporal differences in match-running performances and heart rate (HR) in elite senior hurling players between halves of play and field positions. Global positioning systems (10 Hz) and HR monitors were used to collect data from 48 players over 18 games. Running performances (total distance [TD], relative distance, high-speed running [HSR], sprint efforts [SE], mean length of sprints, and sprint distance [SD]) and HR values (HRmean and HRpeak) were assessed. Decrements in TD (p = 0.009, effect size [ES] = -0.15), relative distance (p = 0.009, ES = -0.18), HSR (p = 0.001, ES = -0.28), SE (p = 0.001, ES = -0.23), SD (p = 0.001, ES = -0.24), HRmean (p < 0.001, ES = -0.38), and HRpeak (p < 0.001, ES = -0.21) were found between halves. Half backs showed between-half decrements in all metrics (p < 0.05) except SD (p = 0.130, ES = -0.26). Midfielders (p < 0.001, ES = -0.68) and half forwards (p < 0.001, ES = -0.79) experienced second-half decrements in HSR. No decrements (p > 0.05) in running performances were found between halves for full backs. HRmean was lower in full backs (p = 0.007, ES = -0.46) and half backs (p = 0.001, ES = -0.76) in the second half. Coaches should consider the specific HSR between-half temporal decrements in half backs, midfielders, and half forwards, and customize training program design to minimize these decrements.
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- Damien Young
- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Science and Technology, Faculty of Health and Science, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom
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- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,EA3920 Prognostic Factors and Regulatory Factors of Cardiac and Vascular Pathologies, Exercise Performance Health Innovation-EPHI, University Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia; and
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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The match-play running performance of elite Camogie players across halves of play. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-020-00672-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Young D, Malone S, Collins K, Mourot L, Beato M, Coratella G. Metabolic power in hurling with respect to position and halves of match-play. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0225947. [PMID: 31891945 PMCID: PMC6938404 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The current investigation compared the metabolic power and energetic characteristics in team sports with respect to positional lines and halves of match-play. Global positioning system (GPS) technology data were collected from 22 elite competitive hurling matches over a 3-season period. A total of 250 complete match-files were recorded with players split into positional groups of full-back; half-back; midfield; half-forward; full-forward. Raw GPS data were exported into a customized spreadsheet that provided estimations of metabolic power and speed variables across match-play events (average metabolic power [Pmet], high metabolic load distance [HMLD], total distance, relative distance, high-speed distance, maximal speed, accelerations, and deceleration). Pmet, HMLD, total, relative and high-speed distance were 8.9 ± 1.6 W·kg-1, 1457 ± 349 m, 7506 ± 1364 m, 107 ± 20 m·min-1 and 1169 ± 260 m respectively. Half-backs, midfielders and half-forwards outperformed full-backs (Effect Size [ES] = 1.03, 1.22 and 2.07 respectively), and full-forwards in Pmet (Effect Size [ES] = 1.70, 2.07 and 1.28 respectively), and HMLD (full-backs: ES = -1.23, -1.37 and -0.84 respectively, and full-forwards: ES = -1.77, -2.00 and -1.38 respectively). Half-backs (ES = -0.60), midfielders (ES = -0.81), and half-forwards (ES = -0.74) experienced a second-half temporal decrement in HMLD. The current investigation demonstrates that metabolic power may increase our understanding of the match-play demands placed on elite hurling players. Coaches may utilize these findings to construct training drills that replicate match-play demands.
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- Damien Young
- Limerick Institute of Technology, Thurles Campus, Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland
- * E-mail:
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
- The Tom Reilly Building, Research Institute for sport and exercise sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
- The Tom Reilly Building, Research Institute for sport and exercise sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besancon, France
- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia
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- School of Health and Sports Science, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Italy
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Mangan S, Collins K, Burns C, O’Neill C. The positional technical and running performance of sub-elite Gaelic football. SCI MED FOOTBALL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/24733938.2019.1679872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shane Mangan
- Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
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Young D, Coratella G, Malone S, Collins K, Mourot L, Beato M. The match-play sprint performance of elite senior hurlers during competitive games. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0215156. [PMID: 31017921 PMCID: PMC6481817 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The typical sprint profile in elite hurling has yet to be established. The purpose of this study was to investigate the sprinting demands of elite hurling competition and characterize the sprinting patterns of different playing positions. GPS (10-Hz, STATSports Viper) were used to collect data from 51 hurlers during 18 games. The total sprint (≥22 km·h-1) distance (TSD), the number of sprints (NOS) classified as length (<20 m, ≥20 m) and relative speed thresholds (<80%, 80-90%, >90%), the between-sprint duration and the number of repeated-sprint bouts (≥2 sprints in ≤60 s) were analyzed. The NOS was 22.2 ± 6.8 accumulating 415 ± 140 m TSD. The NOS <20 m, ≥20 m was 14.0 ± 4.7 and 8.1 ± 3.6 respectively. The NOS <80%, 80-90% and >90% was 10.6 ± 4.3, 8.2 ± 3.6, 3.4 ± 2.4 respectively. The between-sprint duration and the repeated-sprint bouts were 208 ± 86 s and 4.5 ± 2.6 respectively. TSD (ES = -0.20), NOS (ES = -0.34), NOS <20 m (ES = -0.33), ≥20 m (ES = -0.24), 80-90% (ES = -0.35) >90% (ES = -0.13) and repeated-sprint bouts (ES = -0.28) decreased between-halves. Full-backs performed a lower NOS <80% than half-backs (ES = -0.66) and a shorter mean duration of sprints than half-backs (ES = -0.75), midfielders (ES = -1.00) and full-forwards (ES = -0.59). These findings provide a sprint profile of elite hurling match-play that coaches should consider to replicate the sprint demands of competition in training.
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- Damien Young
- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
- The Tom Reilly Building, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Gaelic Sports Research Centre, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
- The Tom Reilly Building, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
- Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Health and Science, Department of Science and Technology, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom
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Young D, Mourot L, Beato M, Coratella G. Match-Play Demands of Elite U17 Hurlers During Competitive Matches. J Strength Cond Res 2019; 34:1982-1989. [PMID: 30676392 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Young, D, Mourot, L, Beato, M, and Coratella, G. Match-play demands of elite U17 hurlers during competitive matches. J Strength Cond Res 34(7): 1982-1989, 2020-The current study aimed to quantify the match-play workload in elite male under 17 hurlers, measuring the differences between the first and second halves and between positions. Global positioning system (10-Hz) and heart rate monitors were used to collect data from 76 players during 18 matches. Players' total distance (TD), relative distance (RD), high-speed running (HSR), the number and length of sprints, and the total sprint distance (TSD) was 6,483 ± 1,145 m, 108 ± 19 m·min, 583 ± 215 m, 18 ± 6, 15 ± 3 m, and 272 ± 77 m, respectively. Peak and mean heart rate were 194 ± 8 b·min and 167 ± 4 b·min, respectively. Decrements in TD (p < 0.001, effect size [ES] = 0.72), RD (p < 0.001, ES = 0.72), HSR (p < 0.001, ES = 0.55), the number of sprints (p < 0.001, ES = 0.57), mean length of sprint (p < 0.011, ES = 0.25), TSD (p < 0.001, ES = 0.69), mean heart rate (p < 0.001, ES = 0.35), and peak heart rate (p < 0.001, ES = 0.52) were found between halves. Largely-to-very largely greater TD, RD, and HSR were covered by midfielders, half-backs, and half-forwards compared with full-backs and full-forwards. No between-position difference was found in peak and mean heart rate. The current results are the first to highlight the differences in external and internal position-specific workload in elite male under 17 hurlers. Coaches need to consider the position-specific demands and between-half drop-off to prepare young hurlers appropriately to repeat the match-play performances of competition.
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- Damien Young
- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Research Unit EA3920 Prognostic Markers and Regulatory Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Exercise Performance, Exercise Performance Health, Innovation Platform, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,EA3920 Prognostic Factors and Regulatory Factors of Cardiac and Vascular Pathologies (Exercise Performance Health Innovation-EPHI), University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.,Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Faculty of Health and Science, Department of Science and Technology, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom; and
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Young D, Collins K, Mourot L, Coratella G. The match-play activity cycles in elite U17, U21 and senior hurling competitive games. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-018-00523-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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