Positional Match Running Performance and Performance Profiles of Elite Female Field Hockey

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jonne A. Kapteijns ◽  
Kevin Caen ◽  
Maarten Lievens ◽  
Jan G. Bourgois ◽  
Jan Boone
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Aerobic Performance ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Performance Capacity ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Performance Profiles ◽  
And Performance

Purpose: To determine if there is a link between the demands of competitive game activity and performance profiles of elite female field hockey players. Methods: Global positioning systems (GPS) were used to quantify running performance of elite female field hockey players (N = 20) during 26 competitive games. Performance profiles were assessed at 2 time points (preseason and midseason) for 2 competitive seasons. A battery of anthropometric and performance field-based tests (30–15 intermittent fitness test, incremental run test, 10–30-m speed test, T test, and vertical jump test) were used to determine the performance profiles of the players. Results: Players covered a mean total distance of 5384 (835) m, of which 19% was spent at high intensities (zone 5: 796 [221] m; zone 6: 274 [105] m). Forwards covered the lowest mean total distance (estimated marginal means 4586 m; 95% confidence interval, 4275–4897), whereas work rate was higher in forwards compared with midfielders (P = .006, d = 0.43) and central defenders (P = .001, d = 1.41). Players showed an improvement in body composition and anaerobic performance from preseason to midseason. Aerobic performance capacity (maximal oxygen uptake and speed at the 4-mM lactate threshold) was positively correlated with high-intensity activities. Conclusions: There is a clear relationship between running performance and aerobic performance profiles in elite female hockey players. These results highlight the importance of a well-developed aerobic performance capacity in order to maintain a high performance level during hockey games.

scholarly journals Effect of Changing Match Format from Halves to Quarters on the Performance Characteristics of Male University Field Hockey Players

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5490
Author(s):  
Elliot P. Lam ◽  
Caroline D. Sunderland ◽  
John G. Morris ◽  
Laura-Anne M. Furlong ◽  
Barry S. Mason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
High Speed ◽  
National Level ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Heart Rate Monitors ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Random Intercept ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
The Uk

The study examined whether the performance characteristics of male university field hockey players differed when the match format was 2 × 35 min halves compared to 2 × 2 × 17.5 min quarters. Thirty-five male university field hockey players (age 21.2 ± 3.0 years, height 1.81 ± 0.07 m, body mass 75.1 ± 8.9 kg), competing at national level in the UK, were monitored over 52 matches played across the 2018–2019 (2 × 35 min halves) and 2019–2020 (2 × 2 × 17.5 min quarters) seasons using 15 Hz Global Positioning System units and heart rate monitors. Total distance, high-speed running distance (≥15.5 km·h−1), accelerations (≥2 m·s−1), decelerations (≤−2 m·s−1), average heart rate and percentage of time spent at >85% of maximum heart rate were recorded during both match formats. Two-level random intercept hierarchal models (Match—level 1, Player—level 2) suggested that the change in format from 2 × 35 min halves (2018–2019 season) to 2 × 2 × 17.5 min quarters (2019–2020 season) resulted in a reduction in total distance and high-speed running distance completed during a match (by 221 m and 120 m, respectively, both p < 0.001). As no significant cross-level interactions were observed (between season and half), the change from 35 min halves to 17.5 min quarters did not attenuate the reduced physical performance evident during the second half of matches (total distance: −235 m less in second half; high-speed running distance: −70 m less in second half; both p < 0.001). Overall, the findings suggest that the change in match format did alter the performance characteristics of male university field hockey players, but the quarter format actually reduced the total distance and high-speed running distance completed during matches, and did not attenuate the reduction in performance seen during the second half of matches.

Relationship between Emotional State and Performance during International Field Hockey Matches

2000 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 691-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc V. Jones ◽  
Roger D. Mace ◽  
Simon Williams
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Competition Period ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

The present study examined the relationship between the emotions experienced by 15 international hockey players, both immediately before and during competition, and their performance levels. Data were collected on the players' emotional states using a revised version of the Feelings Scale of Butler, which was completed retrospectively after the match was played. Players reported more annoyance and less tension during the match than before. A logistic regression correctly classified 70.2% of players from the emotional ratings immediately before the match and 85.1% of the players from the ratings during the match as either a good or poor performer. Those individuals who performed well retrospectively reported feeling Nervous and ‘Quick/Alert/Active’ before the game and Confident and Relaxed during the game. The results indicate that emotions fluctuate over the competition period, and in long duration sports assessment of emotion during competition predicts variation in performance better than assessment prior to competition.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Peak Intensity Periods across Male Field Hockey Competitive Standards

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Eoin Cunniffe ◽  
Adam Grainger ◽  
Walter McConnell ◽  
Ulrik McCarthy Persson ◽  
Eamonn Delahunt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Competition Level ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Significance Levels ◽  
Post Hoc

This investigation aimed to compare the international level peak intensity period of male field hockey players to those experienced during professional and amateur club hockey match play. Twenty-seven players from an international squad were monitored for all activity relating to field hockey over three seasons. The peak intensity period, of 3 min duration, was extracted from match play files for international and club matches. Club matches were categorised by league standard—professional vs. amateur. The output for the peak intensity period, within positions, was compared using linear mixed models (LMMs) and post hoc pairwise comparisons. Significance levels were set as p < 0.05 and Cohen’s d was utilised for effect sizes. Competition level had a main effect on relative total distance (p < 0.05) and significant interaction effects were found between competition level and position (p < 0.05). Midfielders competing in amateur leagues and international match play completed less relative total distance than those who compete in professional leagues (−47.88 m/min, p < 0.05), (−46.06 m/min, p < 0.05) with large effect sizes reported. No other position displayed significant differences for peak periods. Match play in professional leagues provide opportunities for midfielders to experience peak intensity periods of a greater magnitude than international match play.

scholarly journals Gluteal muscle activation during rehabilitation exercises in female field hockey players

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daretha Coetzee ◽  
Frederik F. Coetzee ◽  
Robert Schall ◽  
Colleen Sinclair
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Single Leg Squat ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercises

Background: Field hockey, a team sport played by both men and women at both recreational and professional levels, requires maintaining a forward flexed posture putting stress on the lumbar spine. Hence, it is necessary to assess the muscles supporting the lumbar spine, especially those surrounding the hip, to inform strengthening exercises for this population.Objectives: To establish the best body weight rehabilitation exercises shown to produce high muscle activation (≥ 61%MVIC – maximal voluntary isometric contraction) for both the gluteus maximus (Gmax) and medius (Gmed) muscles. Four exercises fell into this category.Method: Surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to record the muscle activation of Gmax and Gmed of four body weight rehabilitation exercises in 26 high-performance female field hockey players. The %MVIC activation data of both Gmax and Gmed were analysed using a three-way ANOVA.Results: The single-leg squat generated the highest %MVIC activation of both Gmax (125.65%MVIC) and Gmed (126.30%MVIC). The only statistically significant difference for Gmax was between the single-leg squat and plank with hip extension (p = 0.0487). No statistically significant difference was observed for Gmed between the four body weight rehabilitation exercises (p = 0.6285).Conclusion: The four exercises generated similar %MVIC activation levels. The single-leg squat produced the highest observed %MVIC of Gmax and Gmed in high-performance female field hockey players and is, therefore, recommended.Clinical implications: Implementation of the findings could result in benefits during prehabilitation, injury prevention programmes and the later stages of rehabilitation for high-performance female field hockey players.

scholarly journals Organizational stress in high-level field hockey: Examining transactional pathways between stressors, appraisals, coping and performance satisfaction

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye F Didymus ◽  
David Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Stress ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Organizational Stressors ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Coping Effectiveness ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Performance Satisfaction

This study investigated transactional pathways between organizational stressors and their underpinning situational properties, appraisals, coping, perceived coping effectiveness and performance satisfaction in athletes. Ten high-level field hockey players were interviewed. Data relating to stressors, situational properties, appraisals and coping were analysed using directed content analysis. Mean perceived coping effectiveness scores were calculated and subjective performance satisfaction data were categorized as satisfied, neutral or dissatisfied. A variety of organizational stressors was reported, which were underpinned by five situational properties. Challenge, threat and harm/loss appraisals were experienced and problem solving was the most commonly reported family of coping. High perceived coping effectiveness was not always associated with performance satisfaction. Performance satisfaction was, however, linked to the appraisal experienced. A battery of stress management techniques and ways of coping is useful for optimizing appraisals and alleviating negative outcomes of stress.

Physiological and Performance Characteristics of Female Field Hockey Players

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S384
Author(s):  
Vikki Leslie ◽  
John G. Morris ◽  
Caroline Sunderland ◽  
Mary E. Nevill
Keyword(s):  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
And Performance

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Individual Rotations on the Physical and Physiological Performance in Elite Female Field Hockey Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1022
Author(s):  
Aideen McGuinness ◽  
Darren Kenna ◽  
Adam Grainger ◽  
Kieran Collins
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Maximal Velocity ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Rate Maximum ◽  
Physiological Demands

To quantify the rotational demands of elite female field hockey with respect to position. Twenty-eight (n = 28) elite international field hockey players were recruited during the 2018–2020 seasons. Players were monitored with GPS technology and heart-rate monitors. Methods: Activity was categorised into total distance (m), relative total distance (m·min−1), high-speed distance (m; 16 km∙h−1), relative high-speed distance (m·min−1), max velocity (km·h−1), and percentage maximal velocity (%Vmax). Physiological demands were assessed via heart rate measures (bpm and % HRmax) and time > 80% heart rate maximum. Results: A single rotation equated to 7 ± 0.8 min. Players covered a mean total distance of was 868 ± 132 m (125.7 ± 5.9 m·min−1) with 140 ± 39 m at high-speed (21.7 ± 3.6 m·min−1). A significant difference was reported for relative total (p ≤ 0.001), and high-speed (p ≤ 0.001), distance across positional. Forwards were reported to cover the most relative total and high-speed distance (d = 1.0) when compared to defenders and midfielders. Conclusion: The study provides normative data for rotational demands of elite female field hockey. Coaches should consider these demands when developing training drills to better optimise the positional physical and physiological demands of competitive match-play.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE PROFILES OF WOMEN DIVISION-I COLLEGIATE FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS: A POSITIONAL COMPARISON

1999 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S147
Author(s):  
M. Reinders ◽  
B. C. Nindl ◽  
S. W. Etzweiler ◽  
W. J. Kraemer
Keyword(s):  
Division I ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Performance Profiles
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