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A random forest approach to explore how situational variables affect perceived exertion of elite youth soccer players
(Elsevier, 2023-07)
The aim of this study was to explore how situational variables affect youth soccer players’ perceived exertion (RPE) after official matches. Thirty-five elite youth male players (14.33 ± 0.86 years; 173.49 ± 6.16 cm; 63.44 ...
Differences in aerobic capacity of basketball players by gender, age, and relative age effect
(Universidad de Alicante, 2023)
When playing basketball, athletes must optimally perform repeated short sprints with minimal recovery time, requiring both anaerobic and aerobic abilities, including high VO2max. Yet differences have been seen between young ...
A commentary of factors related to player availability and its influence on performance in elite team sports
(Frontiers Media, 2023-01)
Effects of Sand Surface Plyometric and Sprint Training on Physical and Technical Skill Performance in Beach Handball Players
(Termedia, 2024)
This study compared the effects of a 6-week combined plyometric and sprint-training program on the sand to regular preseason training, on the athletic performance and technical actions of beach handball (BH) players. ...
Uncovering Success Patterns in Track Cycling: Integrating Performance Data with Coaches and Athletes’ Perspectives
(MDPI, 2024-04-08)
Track cycling entails a challenging progression from the youth categories to elite competition. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the importance of early performance and various publicly available performance indicators ...
The Use of Sleds as a Unique Training Technique for Anaerobic Performance Development among Young Basketball Players
(MDPI, 2024-03-22)
(1) Playing basketball entails intense anaerobic activities, including short sprints, sudden stops, rapid direction changes, and jumps. Common training methods for enhancing players’ anaerobic fitness comprise sprint ...
Weekly Programming of Hamstring-Related Training Contents in European Professional Soccer
(MDPI, 2024-03-05)
Hamstring injuries in soccer continue to be a challenge for professionals who work with soccer players daily. Although its origin is multifactorial, the proper management of neuromuscular fatigue during the training ...
Unique specific jumping test for measuring explosive power in young basketball players: Differences by gender, age, and playing positions
(MDPI, 2024-04-27)
When playing basketball, players are required to have high explosive power, which requires the ability to move in efficient, specific, and game-specific movement patterns that combine both horizontal and vertical abilities. ...