Recent player tracking technology provides new information about basketball game performance. The aim of this study was to (i) compare the performances all-star and non players from National Basketball Association (NBA), (ii) describe different performance profiles based on roles. Archival data were obtained all 2013-2014 regular season games (n = 1230). variables analyzed included points per game, minutes played actions recorded by system. To accomplish first aim, minute play using a...

Understanding how youth football players base their game interactions may constitute a solid criterion for fine-tuning the training process and, ultimately, to achieve better individual and team performances during competition. The present study aims explore passing networks positioning variables can be linked match outcome in elite association football. participants included 44 male from under-15 under-17 age groups. A network approach within positioning-derived was computed identify...

The purpose of this study was to analyse the validity and reliability a novel iPhone app (named: PowerLift) for measurement mean velocity on bench-press exercise. Additionally, accuracy estimation 1-Repetition maximum (1RM) using load–velocity relationship tested. To do this, 10 powerlifters (Mean (SD): age = 26.5 ± 6.5 years; bench press 1RM · kg−1 1.34 0.25) completed an incremental test exercise with 5 different loads (75–100% 1RM), while barbell registered linear transducer (LT)...

The purpose of this study was to analyze the validity, reliability, and accuracy new wearable smartphone-based technology for measurement barbell velocity in resistance training exercises. To do this, 10 highly trained powerlifters (age = 26.1 ± 3.9 years) performed 11 repetitions with loads ranging 50-100% 1-Repetition maximum bench-press, full-squat, hip-thrust exercises while simultaneously measured using a linear transducer (LT), two Beast devices (one placed on subjects' wrist -BW-,...

Team Sports has been suggested as a suitable environment to investigate creative behavior. This study's purpose was two-fold: first, it intended identify the effects of Skills4Genius sports-bases training program in thinking, motor, and in-game behavior team sports. Second, aimed relationship between thinking creativity. Forty children from primary school were allocated into control (n = 18, age: 9.2±0.4) experimental 22, 9.5±0.7) groups. The group participated five-month involving either...

Ball screens are one of the most frequently used tactical behaviour in elite basketball games. The aim present study was to identify their predictors success related time, space, players, and tasks performed. sample composed 818 ball corresponding 20 close games (mean differences score 3.1 ± 0.8 points) randomly selected from playoff Spanish Basketball League (2008-2011). Classification tree analysis (CHAID) analyse which variable or combination variables, better predicts effectiveness...

The purpose of this study was to identify the external demands during official under-18 basketball matches that included four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) and/or overtime (OT) periods. Variables included: 1) distance covered and within intensity zones (standing-walking S-W, jogging JOG, running RUN, high-speed HSR); 2) explosive efforts per minute (EEs); 3) PlayerLoad (PL); 4) number jumps minute; 5) accelerations above 2 m∙s2 (ACCs); 6) decelerations −2 (DECs). values for total distance, HSR,...

Abstract The aim of the present study was to assess effects game timeouts on basketball teams' offensive and defensive performances according momentary differences in score period. sample consisted 144 registered during 18 games randomly selected from 2007 European Basketball Championship (Spain). For each timeout, five ball possessions were before ( n =493) after timeout =475). efficiencies across first 35 min last 5 games. A k ‐means cluster analysis classified status as follows: losing...

This study examined choking in basketball by identifying the effects of game outcome and situational variables during last 5 min. overtimes close games. The sample consisted two segments (last game, n = 147, which 97 did not go into overtime; overtime, 50) drawn from 147 games Spanish Professional Basketball League (2007 to 2011). following game-related statistics were gathered: 3- 2-point field goals free-throws (both successful unsuccessful), offensive defensive rebounds, assists,...

The aim of this study was to identify the influence prior knowledge exercise duration on players' pacing patterns during soccer small-sided games. Twenty semi-professional male players participated in study. In first game scenario, were not informed how long they would be required play and activity terminated after 20 min (Unknown Condition). second told that for 10 min, but immediately completing 10-min game, asked complete another (Partially third instructed then completed 20-min (Known...

The talent development processes in youth football are both complex and multidimensional. purpose of this two-fold study was to apply a multidisciplinary, machine learning approach examine: (a) the developmental characteristics under-9 under-16 academy players (n = 98; Study 1), (b) selected deselected under-18 18; 2). A combined total 53 factors cumulated from eight data collection methods across two seasons were analysed. cross-validated Lasso regression implemented, using glmnet package...

The purpose of this study was to compare external peak demands (PDs) across quarters (Q) in basketball. Thirteen elite, junior, male basketball players were monitored using electronic performance tracking systems. There studied intervals for different time windows determine the PD distance (m); player load; covered four zones; accelerations; and decelerations. A mixed linear model run identify differences among quarters, auto-correlation function carried out fluctuations whole game. results...

The home advantage effect seems to be related a more functional aggressive behaviour with an increased performance in rebounds. It has been traditionally considered as important factor during basketball games that needs studied under different scenarios (home, away or neutral locations). This study aimed analyse NBA team's game-related statistics, pre-shooting combinations and pick-and-roll performances among locations (playing at home, court) the COVID-19 season. A retrospective...

The aim of the present study was to compare external loads (EL) between elite, junior, male and female basketball players. Male (n = 25) players 48) were monitored during 11 competitive matches (3 per team). EL measured using local positioning system microsensor technology determine total, high-intensity (14–21 km·h−1), sprint (>21 km·h−1) distance (m) covered, total (n) relative (n·min−1) accelerations decelerations, ratio accelerations:decelerations, (arbitrary units [AU]) (AU·min−1)...

Relative age effects (RAEs) appear consistently prevalent throughout the youth basketball literature. However, selection into and successful transition out of a national talent pathway in is yet to be explored. Thus, primary aim this study was explore influence relative age, gender, playing time based on Regional Talent Hubs Basketball England teams (U16, U18, U20) National Senior Teams. Participants who were selected male (n = 450) female 314) Pathway allocated one three cohorts: (a) (U12...

The aim of this study was to assess pre-shot combinations and game-location influence, together with the traditional game-related statistics evaluate their impact in performance teams Asociación de Clubs Baloncesto (ACB) Spanish basketball league. COVID-19 season a great opportunity better analyse effect among ACB-teams differences between winners losers. A retrospective cross-sectional 2019–2020 ACB (137 games regular 33 final stage) carried out. Game-related were gathered from InStat (...

A large portion of previous sport talent development research has been conducted using Western countries study subjects such as Canadian, Swedish, Spanish, British, or American athletes. However, the factors that affect oriental culture athletes remain an unexplored field. The aims this investigation were to consolidate exploration pilot studied key for Chinese elite basketball players’ careers and understand what facts have helped them achieve highest sportive level through qualitative...