scholarly journals Game Indicators Determining Sports Performance in the NBA

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazimierz Mikołajec ◽  
Adam Maszczyk ◽  
Tomasz Zając
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Research Material ◽  
Basketball Game ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
High Influence

The main goal of the present study was to identify basketball game performance indicators which best determine sports level in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league. The research material consisted of all NBA game statistics at the turn of eight seasons (2003-11) and included 52 performance variables. Through detailed analysis the variables with high influence on game effectiveness were selected for final procedures. It has been proven that a limited number of factors, mostly offensive, determines sports performance in the NBA. The most critical indicators are: Win%, Offensive EFF, 3rd Quarter PPG, Win% CG, Avg Fauls and Avg Steals. In practical applications these results connected with top teams and elite players may help coaches to design better training programs.

scholarly journals Identifying Basketball Performance Indicators in Regular Season and Playoff Games

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier García ◽  
Sergio J. Ibáñez ◽  
Raúl Martinez De Santos ◽  
Nuno Leite ◽  
Jaime Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Basketball Game ◽  
Point Field ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
Conditioning Programs

The aim of the present study was to identify basketball game performance indicators which best discriminate winners and losers in regular season and playoffs. The sample used was composed by 323 games of ACB Spanish Basketball League from the regular season (n=306) and from the playoffs (n=17). A previous cluster analysis allowed splitting the sample in balanced (equal or below 12 points), unbalanced (between 13 and 28 points) and very unbalanced games (above 28 points). A discriminant analysis was used to identify the performance indicators either in regular season and playoff games. In regular season games, the winning teams dominated in assists, defensive rebounds, successful 2 and 3-point field-goals. However, in playoff games the winning teams’ superiority was only in defensive rebounding. In practical applications, these results may help the coaches to accurately design training programs to reflect the importance of having different offensive set plays and also have specific conditioning programs to prepare for defensive rebounding.

Modelling the performance of waste management services in Ghana’s public hospitals

Facilities ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 715-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Amos ◽  
Zairul Nisham Musa ◽  
Cheong Peng Au-Yong
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Healthcare Waste ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Two Phases

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and establish key performance indicators that could be considered towards improving the delivery of waste management (WM) services in public hospitals. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach was adopted for this study. This involved two phases of data collection and analysis. Specifically, interviews in selected case studies hospitals and a general questionnaire survey. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to model the relationships among the performance variables. An expanded balanced scorecard typology was used to categorize performance variables. Findings The results demonstrate that quality and internal business strategic indicators have a significant influence on WM performance. By implication, public hospital managers would be well advised to invest resources in improving internal business operations, learning and growths, as well as prioritizing finance in the process of managing healthcare waste. Practical implications The developed WM structural model can be used to identify performance indicators that can be incorporated into public hospitals’ WM strategy to improve performance leading to a decent healthcare environment. Originality/value The majority of studies have centered on the knowledge and practices of healthcare WM. This study extends the knowledge of healthcare WM literature from the perspective of FM performance measurement. The developed model of the study is invaluable to many developing countries that are faced with the challenge of improving WM practices.

scholarly journals Citius, Altius, Fortius; Is It Enough to Achieve Success in Basketball?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7355
Author(s):  
Javier García-Rubio ◽  
Daniel Carreras ◽  
Sebastian Feu ◽  
Antonio Antunez ◽  
Sergio J. Ibáñez
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Combine Test ◽  
Future Performance ◽  
Correlation Analyses ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Game Performance

The NBA Draft Combine includes a series of standardized measurements and drills that provide NBA teams with an opportunity to evaluate players. The purpose of this research was to identify the Combine tests that explain draft position and future performance in the NBA rookie season. Variables were selected from the previous categories of anthropometric measurements and strength and agility tests. A regression analysis was carried out. Combine variables, anthropometric and agility/strength variables were analyzed to explore their effect on draft position. Moreover, correlation analyses were performed to identify relationships among: (i) Combine anthropometric and strength and agility measures and game performance through game related statistics; and (ii) the draft position and game performance using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Results show that the Combine test does not predict draft position, with the exception of hand width and height in frontcourt players, and standard vertical jump and running vertical jump. Future performance indicators were explained by several Combine tests in all players.

scholarly journals Training Perceptual Skill by Orienting Visual Attention

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert Hagemann ◽  
Bernd Strauss ◽  
Rouwen Cañal-Bruland
Keyword(s):  
Major Element ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Exogenous Orienting ◽  
Main Study ◽  
Perceptual Training ◽  
Video Clips ◽  
Perceptual Skill ◽  
National League ◽  
Temporal And Spatial

A major element in expert sports performance, particularly racket-and-ball games, is excellent anticipatory skill. A prestudy combined the temporal and spatial occlusion paradigms to ascertain which key stimuli badminton players use for anticipating the direction of overhead shots. The main study then evaluated a program for training anticipatory skills; 200 video clips were employed to orient attention toward these key stimuli. Participants were 63 badminton novices, 20 national league players, and 21 local league players. A transparent red patch (exogenous orienting) was used to orient attention toward the trunk up to 160 ms before racket-shuttle contact; the arm, from 160 ms to 80 ms before contact; and the racket, from 80 ms before to actual contact. Results showed that badminton novices who trained with this program significantly improved their anticipatory skill between post- and retention test compared with controls. Whereas local league players improved from pre- to posttest, training had no effect on expert national league players. It is concluded that using red transparent patches to highlight the most informative cues in perceptual training programs is a promising way to improve anticipatory skill.

The Effects of an Imagery Rehearsal, Relaxation, and Self-Talk Package on Basketball Game Performance

1990 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail Kendall ◽  
Dennis Hrycaiko ◽  
Garry L. Martin ◽  
Tom Kendall
Keyword(s):  
Social Validity ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Intervention Package ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Basketball Game ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Validity Measures ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
Imagery Rehearsal

This study investigated the effects of an imagery rehearsal, relaxation, and self-talk package on the performance of a specific defensive basketball skill during competition. Subjects were four female intercollegiate basketball players. A single-subject multiple-baseline-across-individuals design was employed to evaluate the intervention package. The intervention was clearly effective in enhancing a basketball skill during games, and social validity measures were very positive. The need for further research in this area is discussed.

scholarly journals Caracterización y asociación del rendimiento físico en futbolistas Chilenos con parálisis cerebral (Characterization and association of the physical performance of Chilean football players with cerebral palsy)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 126-134
Author(s):  
Matías Henríquez ◽  
Felipe Herrera ◽  
Fernando Muñoz ◽  
Cristian Luarte Rocha ◽  
Mónica Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Squat Jump ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
National Team ◽  
Jump Ability ◽  
The Relationship

  Objetivo: el objetivo de este estudio fue: i) Caracterizar el perfil del rendimiento físico de los futbolistas con parálisis cerebral (PC) de la selección Chilena de fútbol 7 acorde a su clasificación deportiva (CD) y posición de juego; ii) Analizar la relación entre las variables de rendimiento físico con la CD. Método: Participaron 19 jugadores varones con PC pertenecientes a la selección Chilena de fútbol 7 agrupados según CD (FT1, FT2, FT3) y posición de juego. Se realizaron mediciones de agilidad (AG), capacidad de realizar sprint repetido (RSA), distancia recorrida en la prueba Yo-Yo (D), capacidad de salto con las pruebas Squat Jump (SJ) y Countermovement Jump (CMJ). Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias significativas de acuerdo a las CD donde los jugadores FT3 lograron un mayor rendimiento en las pruebas de AG y D comparado con FT2 y FT1, no así para RSA donde solo fue superior a FT1. Mediocampistas lograron un mayor rendimiento con un tamaño del efecto grande en todas las variables en comparación a las posiciones de defensa y delantero. Se observaron relaciones fuertes y muy fuertes entre todas las variables de rendimiento físico, así también para las relaciones con la CD a excepción de SJ y CMJ. Conclusión: Se deben considerar las características específicas de cada CD de los jugadores con PC en conjunto con la posición de juego y la táctica del equipo en sí misma, conjugando una serie de factores que busquen lograr los más altos niveles de rendimiento físico y deportivo. Abstract. Objective: The aims of this study were: i) Characterize the physical performance profile of cerebral palsy (CP) football players of the Chilean national team of football 7 a-Side according to the sport classification (SC) and playing position; ii) Analyze the relationship between physical performance variables and the SC. Method: 19 male football players with CP belonging to the Chilean national team of football 7 a-Side participated and were grouped according to SC (FT2; FT2; FT3) and playing position. Measurements of Agility (AG), repeated sprint ability (RSA), the covered distance in the Yo-Yo test (D), jump ability in Squat Jump (SJ), and Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test were made. Results: Significant differences were found according to SC, where FT3 players achieved higher performance in AG and D tests compared to FT2 and FT1, not for RSA, which was only higher than FT1. Midfielder achieved a higher performance with a large effect size in all variables compared with defender and forward positions. Strong and very strong relationships were observed between all the physical performance variables, as well as for relationships with SC except for SJ and CMJ. Conclusion: The specific characteristics of each SC of CP players must be considered in conjunction with the playing position and the team's tactics, combining a series of factors that seek to achieve the highest levels of physical and sports performance.

scholarly journals Hospitals and Laboratories on Paper-Based Sensors: A Mini Review

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 5998
Author(s):  
Huaizu Zhang ◽  
Chengbin Xia ◽  
Guangfu Feng ◽  
Jun Fang
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Trace Detection ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Optical Signals ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Acid Protein ◽  
Inorganic Chemical ◽  
Physical And Chemical

With characters of low cost, portability, easy disposal, and high accuracy, as well as bulky reduced laboratory equipment, paper-based sensors are getting increasing attention for reliable indoor/outdoor onsite detection with nonexpert operation. They have become powerful analysis tools in trace detection with ultra-low detection limits and extremely high accuracy, resulting in their great popularity in medical detection, environmental inspection, and other applications. Herein, we summarize and generalize the recently reported paper-based sensors based on their application for mechanics, biomolecules, food safety, and environmental inspection. Based on the biological, physical, and chemical analytes-sensitive electrical or optical signals, extensive detections of a large number of factors such as humidity, pressure, nucleic acid, protein, sugar, biomarkers, metal ions, and organic/inorganic chemical substances have been reported via paper-based sensors. Challenges faced by the current paper-based sensors from the fundamental problems and practical applications are subsequently analyzed; thus, the future directions of paper-based sensors are specified for their rapid handheld testing.

scholarly journals Assessing Pre-Service Teachers’ Offensive Basketball Game Performance: A Validation Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Weiyun CHEN ◽  
Kristin HENDRICKS
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Physical Education Teacher Education ◽  
Basketball Game ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Secondary Methods ◽  
Game Performance

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese. The purpose of this study was to design and validate the Basketball Offensive Game Performance Instrument (BOGPI) that assessed an individual player’s offensive game performance competency in basketball while watching a videotaped game play. Twelve physical education teacher education (PETE) students playing two 10-minute, 3 vs. 3 basketball games were videotaped at end of a basketball unit in a secondary methods course. Two investigators independently coded each player’s offensive game behaviors with the BOGPI. The results of the experts’ judgment, the independent t-tests, and the inter-rater reliability indicated that the BOGPI was a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the pre-service teachers’ basketball offensive game ability. 本研究目的旨在制定“籃球進攻技戰術能力測評表”並對其信度與效度進行檢驗。通過觀看比賽錄影，利用測評表對每位隊員的籃球進攻能力進行測評。在教法課籃球單元結束之時，研究人員對12名教學專業生參加2場3打3教學比賽錄了相。然後，兩名研究人員用該測評表對每位隊員的進攻比賽能力做了測評。專家鑒定，t-檢驗，及測評人員之間信度的結果表明該測評表具備可信性及有效性。

scholarly journals Models and Interaction of Intensive Training and Sport Performance of 14–15-Year-Old Athletes in Rhythmic Gymnastics

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (87) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Rutkauskaitė ◽  
Antanas Skarbalius
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Explosive Strength ◽  
Rhythmic Gymnastics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Competitive Activities

Research  background  and  hypothesis. The  efficacy  of  athlete’s  sport  performance  depends  on  the  targeted training in certain periods, organization, management, individual adaptation of an athlete to the loads of training and competitions.  Research aim of this work was to determine the impact of intensive training on sport performance of 14–15 year old athletes in rhythmic gymnastics and their optimization.  Research methods. The experiment resulted in modeling two different training programs and establishing the structure of the content of the training programs, as well as athletes’ sports performance. The training loads protocols registered the time for choreography, element mastering, competitive routines and athletic training in each training session. The efficacy of the training programs was established registering the realization of competitive activities under competitive conditions according to the number of points received by the gymnast of each training program and according to the place won. When we tried to establish if the training sessions and competitive loads matched the specificity of competitive activities, we registered the changes in the athletes’ heart rate during different training sessions.Research  results.  Training  of  athletes  in  two  training  programs  was  different  –  their  training  loads  were  not significantly different – from 672 to 697 hours a year, as well as the indices of the training days – from 5.4 to 5.6 days a week, but the training content differed significantly. In most effective training program choreographic training dominated (30.9%). Statistically significant differences (p  < 0.05) were found in the indices of explosive strength and muscular power, specific endurance and coordination movement abilities. At the beginning of the season and at the end of it the realization of the body movement technique performing routines with different tools was not different (p > 0.05). Discussion and conclusion. Sports performance of 14–15-year-old athletes in rhythmic gymnastics was mostly influenced  by  the  time  for  mastering  competitive  routines  (r  =  0.836);  however,  the  research  did  not  establish differences  in  intensifying  training.  Besides  the  importance  of  integral  athletic  fitness,  explosive  strength,  and strength endurance, the research established the significance of aerobic fitness (r  = 0.704) for sports performance. Moreover, the significance of body composition indices increased in comparison with previous training years: body height (r = –0.819), body weight (r = –0.657), and BMI (r = –0.836).Keywords: rhythmic gymnastics, training, performance, metamodel.

scholarly journals Differentiating African Teams from European Teams: Identifying the Key Performance Indicators in the FIFA World Cup 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
Alliance Kubayi ◽  
Abel Toriola
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Video System ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
The World

AbstractSoccer is the most popular sport in the world. Despite this global popularity, European teams in contrast to African ones, have dominated the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup tournaments for many decades. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the performance indicators that differentiated between African and European teams in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Thirty matches played by five European (n = 15) and five African teams (n = 15) from the group stages of the World Cup were analysed using the InStat video system. The results showed that European teams had higher averages than African teams on the following performance variables: total shots, shots on target, goals scored from open play and set pieces, ball possession, short passes, medium passes, total passes, accurate passes and corner kicks. Therefore, soccer coaches should take note of these findings as they could serve as a benchmark for African teams to set trends and improve their performance at FIFA World Cup tournaments.

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