Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played

The purpose of this study was to compare the external load, internal load, and technical efficacy between the first and the second matches (M1 and M2) occurring in congested fixtures (two matches in two days) using the number of sets as a moderating factor. An observational analytic research design...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Lima, Henrique de Oliveira Castro, José Afonso, Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa, Sérgio Matos, Sara Fernandes, Filipe Manuel Clemente
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Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/6/2/53
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author Ricardo Lima
Henrique de Oliveira Castro
José Afonso
Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa
Sérgio Matos
Sara Fernandes
Filipe Manuel Clemente
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Henrique de Oliveira Castro
José Afonso
Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa
Sérgio Matos
Sara Fernandes
Filipe Manuel Clemente
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description The purpose of this study was to compare the external load, internal load, and technical efficacy between the first and the second matches (M1 and M2) occurring in congested fixtures (two matches in two days) using the number of sets as a moderating factor. An observational analytic research design was adopted. Data from official volleyball matches were collected during the first competitive period of the championship, comprising 14 competitive games within 10 weeks. Ten male elite volleyball athletes (age: 21.7 ± 4.19 years of age; experience: 6.2 ± 3.8 years; body mass: 85.7 ± 8.69 kg; height: 192.4 ± 6.25 cm; BMI: 23.1 ± 1.40 kg/m2) participated in this study. Players were monitored for external load (number of jumps and height of jumps) and internal load (using the rate of perceived exertion—RPE). Additionally, notational analysis collected information about attack efficacy and receptions made during matches. The mixed ANOVA revealed no significant interaction between time (M1 vs. M2) and number of sets for number of jumps per minute (<i>p</i> = 0.235; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.114), mean jump height (<i>p</i> = 0.076; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.193), RPE (<i>p</i> = 0.261; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.106), attack efficacy (<i>p</i> = 0.346; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.085), Positive reception (<i>p</i> = 0.980; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.002) and Perfect reception (<i>p</i> = 0.762; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.022). In conclusion, congested fixtures do not seem to affect the performance of volleyball players negatively.
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spelling doaj.art-29cebbd984424a5e96f56a0a54397d6c2023-11-22T00:33:03ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422021-06-01625310.3390/jfmk6020053Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets PlayedRicardo Lima0Henrique de Oliveira Castro1José Afonso2Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa3Sérgio Matos4Sara Fernandes5Filipe Manuel Clemente6Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, PortugalPhysical Education Department, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Cuiabá 78060-900, BrazilCentre for Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport, Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, PortugalCampus Samambaia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, BrazilDouro Higher Institute of Educational Sciences, 4560-708 Penafiel, PortugalEscola Superior de Desporto e Lazer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, PortugalEscola Superior de Desporto e Lazer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4900-347 Viana do Castelo, PortugalThe purpose of this study was to compare the external load, internal load, and technical efficacy between the first and the second matches (M1 and M2) occurring in congested fixtures (two matches in two days) using the number of sets as a moderating factor. An observational analytic research design was adopted. Data from official volleyball matches were collected during the first competitive period of the championship, comprising 14 competitive games within 10 weeks. Ten male elite volleyball athletes (age: 21.7 ± 4.19 years of age; experience: 6.2 ± 3.8 years; body mass: 85.7 ± 8.69 kg; height: 192.4 ± 6.25 cm; BMI: 23.1 ± 1.40 kg/m2) participated in this study. Players were monitored for external load (number of jumps and height of jumps) and internal load (using the rate of perceived exertion—RPE). Additionally, notational analysis collected information about attack efficacy and receptions made during matches. The mixed ANOVA revealed no significant interaction between time (M1 vs. M2) and number of sets for number of jumps per minute (<i>p</i> = 0.235; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.114), mean jump height (<i>p</i> = 0.076; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.193), RPE (<i>p</i> = 0.261; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.106), attack efficacy (<i>p</i> = 0.346; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.085), Positive reception (<i>p</i> = 0.980; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.002) and Perfect reception (<i>p</i> = 0.762; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msubsup><mi>η</mi><mi>p</mi><mn>2</mn></msubsup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.022). In conclusion, congested fixtures do not seem to affect the performance of volleyball players negatively.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/6/2/53athletic performanceteam sportsexternal loadload monitoring
spellingShingle Ricardo Lima
Henrique de Oliveira Castro
José Afonso
Gustavo De Conti Teixeira Costa
Sérgio Matos
Sara Fernandes
Filipe Manuel Clemente
Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
athletic performance
team sports
external load
load monitoring
title Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
title_full Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
title_fullStr Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
title_short Effects of Congested Fixture on Men’s Volleyball Load Demands: Interactions with Sets Played
title_sort effects of congested fixture on men s volleyball load demands interactions with sets played
topic athletic performance
team sports
external load
load monitoring
url https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/6/2/53
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