Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players
Profile determination in field hockey is critical to determining athletes’ physical strengths and weaknesses, and is key in planning, programming, and monitoring training. This study pursued two primary objectives: (i) to provide descriptive data on sprinting, deceleration, and change of direction (...
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| author | Alejandro Bustamante-Garrido Mikel Izquierdo Bianca Miarka Ariel Cuartero-Navarrete Jorge Pérez-Contreras Esteban Aedo-Muñoz Hugo Cerda-Kohler |
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| description | Profile determination in field hockey is critical to determining athletes’ physical strengths and weaknesses, and is key in planning, programming, and monitoring training. This study pursued two primary objectives: (i) to provide descriptive data on sprinting, deceleration, and change of direction (COD) abilities and (ii) to elucidate the mechanical variables that influence sprint and COD performance in elite female field hockey players. Using radar and time-gate technology, we assessed performance and mechanical data from 30 m sprinting, deceleration, and COD tests for 26 elite female hockey players. A machine learning approach identified mechanical variables related to sprint and COD performance. Our findings offer a framework for athlete categorization and the design of performance-enhancing training strategies at the international level. Two pivotal mechanical variables—relative maximum horizontal force (F0) and maximum velocity (Vmax)—predominantly influence the times across all tested distances. However, the force–velocity profile (FVP) and horizontal deceleration do not influence the variance in the COD test outcomes. These insights can guide the design, adjustment, and monitoring of training programs, assisting coaches in decision making to optimize performance and mitigate injury risks for female hockey players. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-56a52bde1e574be69241211350bbaab42023-11-19T12:52:27ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202023-09-012318766310.3390/s23187663Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey PlayersAlejandro Bustamante-Garrido0Mikel Izquierdo1Bianca Miarka2Ariel Cuartero-Navarrete3Jorge Pérez-Contreras4Esteban Aedo-Muñoz5Hugo Cerda-Kohler6Escuela de Ciencias del Deporte y la Actividad Física, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago 8370003, ChileNavarrabiomed, Hospitalario Universitario de Navarra (HUN), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, SpainLaboratory of Psychophysiology and Performance in Sports and Combats, Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, School of Physical Education and Sport, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, BrazilFederación Chilena de Hockey Sobre Césped, Santiago 7750000, ChileEscuela de Ciencias del Deporte y la Actividad Física, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago 8370003, ChileDepartamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Facultad de Artes y Educación Física, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Santiago 7760197, ChileDepartamento de Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación, Facultad de Artes y Educación Física, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Santiago 7760197, ChileProfile determination in field hockey is critical to determining athletes’ physical strengths and weaknesses, and is key in planning, programming, and monitoring training. This study pursued two primary objectives: (i) to provide descriptive data on sprinting, deceleration, and change of direction (COD) abilities and (ii) to elucidate the mechanical variables that influence sprint and COD performance in elite female field hockey players. Using radar and time-gate technology, we assessed performance and mechanical data from 30 m sprinting, deceleration, and COD tests for 26 elite female hockey players. A machine learning approach identified mechanical variables related to sprint and COD performance. Our findings offer a framework for athlete categorization and the design of performance-enhancing training strategies at the international level. Two pivotal mechanical variables—relative maximum horizontal force (F0) and maximum velocity (Vmax)—predominantly influence the times across all tested distances. However, the force–velocity profile (FVP) and horizontal deceleration do not influence the variance in the COD test outcomes. These insights can guide the design, adjustment, and monitoring of training programs, assisting coaches in decision making to optimize performance and mitigate injury risks for female hockey players.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/18/7663physical and physiological analysistraining and game monitoringmotion analysis |
| spellingShingle | Alejandro Bustamante-Garrido Mikel Izquierdo Bianca Miarka Ariel Cuartero-Navarrete Jorge Pérez-Contreras Esteban Aedo-Muñoz Hugo Cerda-Kohler Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players Sensors physical and physiological analysis training and game monitoring motion analysis |
| title | Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players |
| title_full | Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players |
| title_fullStr | Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players |
| title_short | Mechanical Determinants of Sprinting and Change of Direction in Elite Female Field Hockey Players |
| title_sort | mechanical determinants of sprinting and change of direction in elite female field hockey players |
| topic | physical and physiological analysis training and game monitoring motion analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/18/7663 |
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