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 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.

Application of Gps Technology to Create Activity Profiles of Youth International Field Hockey Players in Competitive Match-Play

10.26524/1428 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Matthew Wylde ◽  
Low Chee Yong ◽  
Abdul Rashid Aziz ◽  
Swarup Mukherjee ◽  
Michael Chia
Keyword(s):  
Field Hockey ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Gps Technology ◽  
Hockey Players

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.

scholarly journals Developmental activities and the acquisition of perceptual-cognitive expertise in international field hockey players

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Drake ◽  
Gavin Breslin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Match Play ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Sporting Activities ◽  
Cognitive Expertise

The purpose of this study was to contrast the practice history profiles of international field hockey players and developmental activities leading to the attainment of high levels of perceptual-cognitive performance. Twenty-three international hockey players were assigned to a high performing or low performing group based on coach rankings of their perceptual and decision-making skill. Participants completed a practice history questionnaire assessing the number of hours in total practice, match play, coach-led practice, individual practice and peer-led play. Results showed that high performing players accumulated greater hours in total practice, match play, and coach-led practice compared to their low performing counterparts. Match play and coach-led practice are influential factors in the development of perceptual-cognitive performance. Diversification of sporting activities during participant’s development years did not have a negative consequence on the acquisition of hockey-specific perceptual-cognitive skills.

scholarly journals Officiating Role Influences the Physical Match Activity Profiles of Rugby League Touch Judges and Referees

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leesa Pearce ◽  
Carl Woods ◽  
Wade Sinclair ◽  
Anthony Leicht
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Rugby League ◽  
Relative Distance ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Univariate Analyses

Abstract This study investigated the effect of the officiating role on physical activity profiles of rugby league match officials during match-play. Physical performance indicators were collated from 23 match officials, resulting in 78 observations. Match officials were categorised into two groups: referees and touch judges. Microtechnology facilitated the quantification of total distance (m), relative distance (m⋅min-1), maximum velocity (m⋅s-1), the percentage of high intensity running distance (% total > 3.01 m⋅s-1), walking distance (<1 m⋅s-1), jogging distance (1.01 – 3 m⋅s-1), fast jogging distance (3.01 - 5 m⋅s-1), and sprinting distance (>5 m⋅s-1). Multivariate analysis modelled the main effect of the officiating role with follow up univariate analyses identifying significant differences. A significant effect was noted (V = 750; F(8, 66) = 24.71; p < 0.05) with referees covering a greater total distance (7767 ± 585 vs. 7022 ± 759 m), relative distance (90 ± 6 vs. 82 ± 8 m⋅min-1), jogging distance (3772 ± 752 vs. 3110 ± 553 m), and fast jogging distance (2565 ± 631 vs. 1816 ± 440 m) compared to touch judges. Touch judges covered greater distances while sprinting (1012 ± 385 vs. 654 ± 241 m). Results provide important guidance in the development of training programs for match officials.

scholarly journals Positional Comparisons in the Impact of Fatigue on Movement Patterns in Hockey

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1149-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Morencos ◽  
Blanca Romero-Moraleda ◽  
Carlo Castagna ◽  
David Casamichana
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning System ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Movement Patterns ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Positional Variation ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
National League ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: To examine the influence of the match period on the movement patterns of hockey players according to their playing positions under the introduction of quarters (QTRs). Methods: Sixteen subelite-level Spanish National League male hockey players participated in the study (age: 25.5 [2.9] y; body mass: 74.6 [5.5] kg). Global positioning system devices were used to monitor players’ running performance during 17 competitive matches (113 match-play profiles). Only players who played for at least 85% of the game were analyzed. Players were placed into 3 position categories: backs, midfielders, and forwards. Results: Moderate to large differences in relative total distance were found between midfielders and both backs and forwards in all QTRs (effect size [ES]: 0.4–1.2). ES for total distance was moderate for midfielders when compared with backs during the first QTR (moderate ES: 0.7). Midfielders and forwards covered more distance (m and m·min−1) in high-velocity zones than backs (ES: 0.6). Acceleration activities (n·min−1) at moderate and high intensities decreased in all groups across QTRs with moderate to very large ES (ES: 0.4–1.4). Relative sprinting distance decreased in backs (ES: 0.8). Backs had fewer repeated-sprint bouts (n and n·min−1) as the game progressed (ES: 1.0). Conclusions: During competitive match play, a degree of positional variation can be observed across QTRs. The relative distance and the number of accelerations and decelerations at moderate and high intensity decreased across QTRs. No between-QTRs differences in high-speed activity were reported.

scholarly journals The influence of possession status on the physical output of male international hockey players

2021 ◽  
pp. 174795412110339
Author(s):  
Eoin Cunniffe ◽  
Mark Connor ◽  
Marco Beato ◽  
Adam Grainger ◽  
Walter McConnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Models ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Pairwise Comparisons ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Physical Output ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
First Time

The aims of this investigation were to describe the physical output of hockey relative to possession status, and to identify differences in physical output during each possession category with respect of match result. Ten international matches were analysed utilizing Sportscode to identify in and not in possession instances. 24 players (age 26 ± 4) wore a 10 Hz GPS device to track physical output. Linear Mixed Models and post hoc pairwise comparisons were utilised to compare the physical output in each possession category within each position and relative to match result. Significant main effects were found for possession status on several physical output metrics (p ≤ 0.05). For all positions except forwards, not in possession instances were more physically demanding than in possession instances for metrics such as relative total distance, explosive distance, and high-speed running (>5.5 m.s−1). No significant difference was identified between possession category physical output aligned with match result (p > 0.05). This study shows for the first time that not in possession instances were more physically demanding than in possession instances for defenders, outside backs and midfielders. For not in possession instances, relative total distance and high-speed running was, on average, 13% and 41% higher compared to in possession instances. Furthermore, there was no statistical difference in physical output for any position during each possession category relative to the match result.

scholarly journals Peak Running Intensity of Elite Female Field Hockey Players During Competitive Match Play

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Aideen McGuinness ◽  
David Passmore ◽  
Shane Malone ◽  
Kieran Collins
Keyword(s):  
Field Hockey ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Hockey Players

scholarly journals Developing Communication and Organization Skills: The ELITE Life Skills Reflective Practice Intervention

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Ian Jones ◽  
David Lavallee ◽  
David Tod
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Field Hockey ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Positive Effect

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the ELITE intervention as a method of increasing the perceived use of communication and organization skills in young people. The participants were three male field hockey players and two female tennis players from a British university. We used a series of single subject, multiple baselines, with minimal meaningful harm and benefit criteria and SMDall effect sizes to evaluate the ELITE intervention. The results revealed no meaningful harm from participating in the program, and the tennis players showed meaningful benefits. SMDall effect sizes all demonstrated that the intervention had a positive effect. Post intervention interviews indicated that participants valued the targeted life skills, and the program was enjoyable. Implications of this study suggest that scholars and practitioners can use the ELITE intervention to increase life skills in young people.

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