Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics
This study explored the differences in match play between elite and semi-elite Australian football (AF) conceptualised through the lens of ecological dynamics. We sampled naturalistic constraints from match play across two AF competitions (elite and semi-elite) and heuristically classified them into...
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| description | This study explored the differences in match play between elite and semi-elite Australian football (AF) conceptualised through the lens of ecological dynamics. We sampled naturalistic constraints from match play across two AF competitions (elite and semi-elite) and heuristically classified them into <i>task</i>, <i>environmental</i> and <i>individual</i> classes. Data was extracted from 22 Australian Football League (AFL) games, and 18 semi-elite AF games, with a total of six constraints being sampled from each game. Match play within the AFL generated a greater percent of total disposals in general play within a processing time of 0−1s (<i>d</i> = 1.24 (0.64−1.80)), a greater opposition density surrounding the ball carrier (<i>d</i> = 0.82 (0.26−1.37)), and more disposals being performed while running (dynamic; <i>d</i> = 0.89 (0.33−1.45)). This data highlights differences with regards to the informational sources available to players across both competition standards to inform their movement choices. Specifically, a greater proportion of disposals within the AFL appear to be shaped by pronounced temporal and spatial constraints relative to a semi-elite competition. Coaches are encouraged to consider these results when developing representative training activities for both AFL and prospective AFL players. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eee64dc9baaa4a86bb904c6623615b512022-12-22T04:24:18ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632019-06-017715910.3390/sports7070159sports7070159Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological DynamicsCarl T. Woods0James Jarvis1Ian McKeown2Football Department, Port Adelaide Football Club, South Australia, Adelaide 5014, AustraliaFootball Department, Port Adelaide Football Club, South Australia, Adelaide 5014, AustraliaFootball Department, Port Adelaide Football Club, South Australia, Adelaide 5014, AustraliaThis study explored the differences in match play between elite and semi-elite Australian football (AF) conceptualised through the lens of ecological dynamics. We sampled naturalistic constraints from match play across two AF competitions (elite and semi-elite) and heuristically classified them into <i>task</i>, <i>environmental</i> and <i>individual</i> classes. Data was extracted from 22 Australian Football League (AFL) games, and 18 semi-elite AF games, with a total of six constraints being sampled from each game. Match play within the AFL generated a greater percent of total disposals in general play within a processing time of 0−1s (<i>d</i> = 1.24 (0.64−1.80)), a greater opposition density surrounding the ball carrier (<i>d</i> = 0.82 (0.26−1.37)), and more disposals being performed while running (dynamic; <i>d</i> = 0.89 (0.33−1.45)). This data highlights differences with regards to the informational sources available to players across both competition standards to inform their movement choices. Specifically, a greater proportion of disposals within the AFL appear to be shaped by pronounced temporal and spatial constraints relative to a semi-elite competition. Coaches are encouraged to consider these results when developing representative training activities for both AFL and prospective AFL players.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/7/159skill acquisitionecological dynamicsperformance analysisnon-linear pedagogyinterdisciplinary research |
| spellingShingle | Carl T. Woods James Jarvis Ian McKeown Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics Sports skill acquisition ecological dynamics performance analysis non-linear pedagogy interdisciplinary research |
| title | Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics |
| title_full | Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics |
| title_fullStr | Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics |
| title_short | Differences between Elite and Semi-Elite Australian Football Conceptualised through the Lens of Ecological Dynamics |
| title_sort | differences between elite and semi elite australian football conceptualised through the lens of ecological dynamics |
| topic | skill acquisition ecological dynamics performance analysis non-linear pedagogy interdisciplinary research |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/7/159 |
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