Search Results - Strategies
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Periodization of the Japanese Women's National Rugby Sevens Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: strategic planning and practical training load management
Yamamoto, H., Tatsumi, Y., Miyazaki, Y., Suzuki, T., Iwai, Y., Kanematsu, Y., Ugajin, N., Tanaka, M.Published in Journal of High Performance Sport (2025)“…This report provides valuable insights into the specific strategies and training load management for tournament preparation, contributing to the understanding of periodization in team sports. …”
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Plasma and salivary measures of testosterone and cortisol levels in basketball players under various games / training conditions, and nutritional strategies: an updated systematic review
Brini, S., Clark, C. C. T., Ouergui, I., Delextrat, A., Yagin, F. H., Muscella, A., Badicu, G., Bouassida, A., Clemente, F. M., Al-Mhanna, S. B., Tabnjh, A. K., Nobari, H., Gonzalez, J. C.Published in Frontiers in Physiology (2025)“…Yet, no systematic review recapitulates these two methods together among Basketball players under various (games/training) conditions, and different nutritional strategies. Objectives: This systematic review synthesized the existing literature on testosterone and cortisol measurements in basketball players using salivary and blood samples under various (games/training) conditions, and different nutritional strategies, and discussed implications for practical monitoring. …”
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Tracking key metrics: fluctuations in external and internal load across game quarters in collegiate basketball players
Zhang, S., Li, M., Qin, S., Xing, W., Zhai, Z., Wang, X.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…Conclusion This study highlights position-specific physical demands across game quarters in basketball, with backcourt players showing higher intensity (RPE, PL·min- 1, and IMA COD) early in games and frontcourt players exhibiting greater IMA Accel later, supporting tailored training and recovery strategies based on RPE and objective load metrics.…”
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Importance of linebreaks in rugby union: The case of a winning team
Béchard, T., Combe, M., Moretto, P., Pasquaretta, C.Published in Journal of Sports Analytics (2025)“…These findings underscore the growing importance of fast-paced, open-play strategies in modern rugby. By prioritizing dynamic play phases, teams can enhance their adaptability and offensive efficiency across various competitive environments. …”
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Identifying winning strategies: analysis of play-types in professional European basketball leagues
Alonso-Pérez-Chao, E., Salazar, H., Bustamante-Sánchez, Á., Sansone, P., Lorenzo, A.Published in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (2025)“…Current findings should be considered to develop effective training strategies and game plans which can optimise chances of success.…”
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Kinematic differences in a skating stop-and-go task between male and female ice hockey players
Robbins, S. M., Hallihan, A., Renaud, P. J., Valevicius, A., Holman, L., McPhee, B., Pearsall, D. J.Published in International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport (2025)“…Increasing joint flexion maybe a strategy to improve performance during changes in direction in ice hockey players.…”
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Positional contrasts in key techniques between men's and women's basketball at the Olympic level
Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Tan, S.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…This study suggests that basketball coaches should design different training methods and competition strategies for players in different positions.…”
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Are you as tired as I am? Mental fatigue perception in female Australian rules football athletes over a season: The influence of personality
Wirtz, S., Huynh, M., Smith, M., Webster, K. E., MacMahon, C.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…These findings underscore the importance of considering individual differences when interpreting subjective fatigue and when designing support strategies for athletes.…”
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A cross-national survey of basketball strength and conditioning coaches` warm-up practices
Flórez-Gil, E., Boullosa, D., Calleja-González, J., Vaquera, A.Published in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (2025)“…These results provide practical implications for strength and conditioning coaches and serve as a foundation for future research on warm-up strategies in basketball.…”
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Comparison of anthropometric and performance characteristics in elite male football and handball players
Karadenizli, Z. I., Ilbak, I., Bartik, P.Published in Journal of Human Sport & Exercise (2026)“…These differences underscore the importance of developing training protocols and talent identification strategies that reflect the unique demands of each sport. …”
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Collaborative learning effects on tactical communication skills and movement-pattern recognition in handball: A randomized controlled trial
Snoussia, H., Dergaaa, I., Ghouilic, H., Ceyland, H. I., Stefanicae, V., Muntean, R.-I., Hawania, A., Abdellaouia, S., Guelmamic, N., Khalifaa, R., Abderrahman, A. B.Published in Acta Kinesiologica (2025)“…In addition to standard training, sports educators should consider incorporating peer-supported learning strategies. For future studies, larger sample sizes and objective performance metrics are needed to demonstrate competitive performance improvements and develop ideal implementation methods.…”
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Exploration du rôle du sexe et de la maturité biologique dans une compétition en fonction de l`âge biologique : aperçu de l`état d`anxiété pré-compétition chez les jeunes handballe... (Exploring the role of sex and maturation in a bio-banding competition: Insights into pre-competition anxiety in youth handball)
de la Rubia, A., García-Sánchez, C., Marquina, M., Martín-Castellanos, A., Lino-Samaniego, Á., Tannion, K.Published in Science & Sports (2025)“…Conclusions The findings suggest that bio-banding may offer a valuable strategy for creating equitable competitive environments by aligning challenges with players` maturity status. …”
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Connections between competencies and abilities in female artistic gymnasts and handball players
Wehovszky, V., Nagykáldi, C., Kalmár, Z., Ökrös, C.Published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (2025)“…These findings suggest the need for targeted competency development strategies tailored to the specific demands of each sport to enhance athletic performance.…”
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Identifying cognitive processes in male Rugby Union place-kickers using a "Think Aloud" protocol
Hardie, T., Oliver, A., McCarthy, P. J., McCann, B.Published in Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (2025)“…External attributions of failure emerged as a novel coping strategy among four of five kickers. The results demonstrate how elite performers use metacognitive strategies, informed by dynamic self-regulation, and adaptive systems principles to regulate attention and adapt to task demands. …”
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Biomechanical and neuromuscular differences between professional and varsity football players during countermovement and approach jumps
Garcia, G., Bucheli, R., Castillo, J. T., Fernandez, J., de la Torre, A., Fierro, A. L., Montiel, W., Arauz, P. G.Published in PLOS ONE (2025)“…These findings underscore the importance of a comprehensive biomechanical assessment to inform injury screening and targeted strategies for injury risk reduction in competitive football.…”
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The effect of a short-term detraining period on neuromuscular performance in elite U18 male basketball players
Nieto-Acevedo, R., García-Sánchez, C., Romero-Moraleda, B., Varela, D., Cabarkapa, D.Published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2025)“…Coaches should consider the observed neuromuscular changes—particularly the reduction in take-off time despite stable jump height—when planning training resumption strategies. Emphasizing the restoration of explosive strength and reactivation of movement patterns early in the return-to-training phase may help mitigate potential performance fluctuations after short-term detraining.…”
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A visual analytics approach to basketball game understanding using image-based tracking and event detection
Karungaru, S., Tanioka, H.Published in International Journal of Computer Science in Sport (2025)“…We generate trajectory diagrams that provide insights into team strategies and player performance by applying projective transformation to map coordinates from player feet to the basketball court. …”
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Global positioning system-derived metrics and machine learning models for injury prediction in professional rugby union players
Ren, X., Boisbluche, S., Philippe, K., Demy, M., Äyrämö, S., Rautiainen, I., Ding, S., Prioux, J.Published in European Journal of Sport Science (2025)“…These findings underscored the potential of ML to enhance injury prediction and inform tailored training strategies for athletes.…”
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Epidemiological analysis of injuries in elite handball: insights from the 2023-2024 Turkish super league season
Bayrak, A., Enli, M.Published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)“…These findings serve as a valuable guide for coaches, medical teams, and sports scientists in optimizing handball injury prevention strategies.…”