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Hileno R, Gonzàlez-Franqué M, Iricibar A, Laporta L, García-de-Alcaraz A. Comparison of Rally Length between Women and Men in High-Level Spanish Volleyball. J Hum Kinet 2023; 89:171-185. [PMID: 38053970 PMCID: PMC10694729 DOI: 10.5114/jhk/167053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the rally length in high-level Spanish volleyball was longer in women than in men. A total of 1,786 rallies were observed: 792 for women and 994 for men. The recorded variables were match (quarter-final 1, quarter-final 2, semi-final 1, semi-final 2, final), gender (men, women), rally length (seconds), pseudo-rally (no, yes), and terminal event (ball out of sight, ball in/out, fault). Different non-parametric statistical techniques were used to compare the rally length between groups or subsets of data, i.e., the Kruskal-Wallis H test, the Mann-Whitney U test, quantile regression, and survival analysis. The mean and median rally length was significantly and slightly longer in women than in men. The rally length difference between genders was barely 1 s in quantile 0.5 or median, while in quantile 0.95, it was just over 4 s. In women, the probability of ending the rally at 3.9, 5.1, 10.2, and 43.9 s (at 4.4, 6.3, 11.6, and 43.9 s without pseudo-rallies) was 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, respectively. In men, the probability of ending the rally at 3.2, 4.3, 7.9, and 29.1 s (at 3.9, 4.8, 8.8, and 29.1 s without pseudo-rallies) was 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, respectively. These temporal thresholds can help volleyball coaches to train their players in a coherent manner.
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- Raúl Hileno
- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Núcleo de Estudos em Performance Analysis em Esportes (NEPAE/UFSM), Centro de Educação Física e Desportos da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brazil
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Abreu CDO, Morales JCP, Greco PJ, Praça GM. Training defensive high-press in soccer: physical and physiological responses to different small-sided games played by youth athletes. INT J PERF ANAL SPOR 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2023.2198298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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- Sports Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Plakias S, Moustakidis S, Kokkotis C, Tsatalas T, Papalexi M, Plakias D, Giakas G, Tsaopoulos D. Identifying Soccer Teams' Styles of Play: A Scoping and Critical Review. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol 2023; 8:jfmk8020039. [PMID: 37092371 PMCID: PMC10123610 DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8020039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Identifying and measuring soccer playing styles is a very important step toward a more effective performance analysis. Exploring the different game styles that a team can adopt to enable a great performance remains under-researched. To address this challenge and identify new directions in future research in the area, this paper conducted a critical review of 40 research articles that met specific criteria. Following the 22-item Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines, this scoping review searched for literature on Google Scholar and Pub Med database. The descriptive and thematic analysis found that the objectives of the identified papers can be classified into three main categories (recognition and effectiveness of playing styles and contextual variables that affect them). Critically reviewing the studies, the paper concluded that: (i) factor analysis seems to be the best technique among inductive statistics; (ii) artificial intelligence (AI) opens new horizons in performance analysis, and (iii) there is a need for further research on the effectiveness of different playing styles, as well as on the impact of contextual variables on them.
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- Spyridon Plakias
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karyes, 42100 Trikala, Greece
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karyes, 42100 Trikala, Greece
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- Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management, Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH, UK
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Karyes, 42100 Trikala, Greece
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- Institute for Bio-Economy & Agri-Technology, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 60361 Volos, Greece
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Wang SH, Qin Y, Jia Y, Igor KE. A systematic review about the performance indicators related to ball possession. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265540. [PMID: 35298562 PMCID: PMC8929629 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review was to investigate the influence of the performance indicators related to ball possession on the match outcome and team performance. Following the PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines, this systematic review searched for literature on Web of Science, Scopus and Pub Med database, the publication date of the retrieved literature is set from January 2000 to December 2020. The keywords 'football' or 'soccer' were each paired with the following terms: 'ball possession', 'ball recovery', 'ball regain', 'transition', 'playing style', 'possession zone', 'duration' and 'running performance'. The search returned 2,436 articles. After screening the records against set criteria, 75 analysis were made, and their technical and physical indicators were identified. Through analysing ball-possession related variables, the review concluded that the match outcome is not related to ball possession percentage. The ball possession percentage is not dominant to predict the match success. The status of ball possession percentage can affect the team's performance in passing, organizational and running distance with the ball possession. There are league differences in ball possession strategies and duration. The frequency and offensive efficiency of direct ball recovery types are higher than indirect types. Ball possessions regained in the defensive third were higher than the final third. However, there remain some limitations such as the difference in the definition of concepts and sample participants, only a few studies consider the influence of situational variables and lack of in-depth analysis on ball possession strategy. Therefore, further study should adopt a more comprehensive approach, establishing a new connection between possession strategy and more technical and tactical indicators.
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- Si hang Wang
- Department of Physical Education, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China
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McCalman W, Crowley-McHattan ZJ, Fransen J, Bennett KJM. Skill assessments in youth soccer: A scoping review. J Sports Sci 2021; 40:667-695. [PMID: 34967269 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2021.2013617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Talent identification in youth soccer is a complex decision-making process that requires selectors to judge an individual's future potential. While there has been considerable research into the performance characteristics of talented players, investigators have limited consensus on the best approach to assess soccer skills. Most of the research explains why we should measure skill instead of how we go about assessing skill. Therefore, the current scoping review aimed to synthesize and analyse skill assessments in youth soccer. Four electronic databases (EBSCO, ProQuest, PubMed, and Scopus) were searched for relevant studies. Information regarding the sample characteristics and methodological design of the skill assessments were extracted, synthesised, and presented in a qualitative analysis. Overall, 226 skill assessments were used across the 93 included studies. Male players from different ages (U/7-U/23) and playing levels comprised most (89%) of the collective sample. The majority of assessments were performed in settings not representative of football match-play (68%), focused on offensive skills (99%), and included skill outcome measures (95%). The variability of assessments highlights some confusion about the best way to assess soccer skill, potentially limiting selectors ability to identify skilful players. Ultimately, this will impact the number of quality players within the talent pool.
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- William McCalman
- Faculty of Health, Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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- Human Performance Research Centre, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Fernandes T, Camerino O, Castañer M. T-Pattern Detection and Analysis of Football Players' Tactical and Technical Defensive Behaviour Interactions: Insights for Training and Coaching Team Coordination. Front Psychol 2021; 12:798201. [PMID: 34938248 PMCID: PMC8685770 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.798201] [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: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This article aims to study the coordination of the defenders’ tactical and technical behaviour of successful teams to recover the ball according to contextual variables. A total of 15,369 (480.28 ± 112.37) events and 49 to 12,398 different patterns in 32 games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup’s play-offs were detected and analysed. Results evidenced a T-pattern of the first defender pressuring the ball carrier and his teammates concentrating at the same zone to cover him or space, leading to ball recovery. Field zones, first defender tactical and technical behaviours, and ball carrier first touch constituted opportunities for defenders to coordinate themselves. Moreover, the third defender had a predominant role in his teammates’ temporisation and covering zone behaviours. In the draw, first half, second-tier quality of opponent and play-offs excluding third place and final matches, the ball regularly shifted from upper to lower field zones in short periods, resulting in ball recovery or shot on goal conceded. Defenders performed behaviours farther from the ball carrier, and player-marking were most recurrent to an effective defence. This study’s findings could help coaches give specific tips to players regarding interpersonal coordination in defence and set strategies to make tactical behaviour emerge globally.
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- Tiago Fernandes
- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.,Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
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- Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
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LINCE PLUS software for systematic observational studies in sports and health. Behav Res Methods 2021; 54:1263-1271. [PMID: 34549384 PMCID: PMC9170632 DOI: 10.3758/s13428-021-01642-1] [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] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This paper aims to offer a free software program, LINCE PLUS, suitable for systematic observational studies in sports and health, conducted in natural contexts such as training, education or psychology. Using one or several videos simultaneously, different parameters such as behaviors, decision-making or strategies can be analyzed. The software includes several functionalities for studies that researchers need to utilize throughout the observational study process. Collaborative work can be accomplished by using simultaneous videos and multiple observers. The results of all research conducted by LINCE PLUS are offered inside the application in real time, enabling common calculations or including specific analysis with R language without the need for any other external tool. Moreover, LINCE PLUS shows the results of each study with interactive charts or, if needed, it exports the data to specific data analysis software programs (e.g., SAS, Excel, Theme, GSEQ 5, Hoisan). We include examples of sports and health studies that have been conducted with LINCE PLUS to show the suitability of this software program.
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Barreira D, Casal CA, Losada JL, Maneiro R. Editorial: Observational Methodology in Sport: Performance Key Elements. Front Psychol 2020; 11:596665. [PMID: 33281690 PMCID: PMC7688578 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.596665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Daniel Barreira
- Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Physical Activity and Sports Science Faculty, Valencia Catholic University San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Science of Physical Activity and Sport, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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