The purpose of this study was to compare physical exertion and game performance indicators of experienced and novice Rugby Union players when playing small-sided games. Forty male players (M age = 21.6 yr., SD = 3.6; M Height = 177.7cm, SD = 7.4; M body mass 81.2 kg, SD = 10.2) participated in eight 6 vs 6 small-sided games over a 4-wk. period, with 12 min. continuous duration in a 60 x 40 m pl...

In the article, a comparative analysis of tactical training programs for football players aged 11-12 years (at stage preliminary basic training) is carried out using traditional (training program "Rukh" Lviv Academy) and author's approaches (experimental interactive tasks) to build them content. The 11-12-year-old generally created on basis research. particular, data obtained: before beginning,...

A soccer player often uses the dominant leg during activities and non-dominant is used to support body weight. This may have different effects on postural control between legs in players. Detection of a possible asymmetry important because bilateral difference be contributing factor injury. study aimed compare performances right- left-footed amateur players; secondly, it address differences Twe...

BACKGROUND The use of performance enhancing drugs is still a major problem in competitive sports. Even though tennis is not affected by systematic doping, there is lack of scientific evidence on the effect of sanctions on players` career. The aim of this study was to analyze male tennis players' career after a doping sanction. METHODS All doping offences committed by male professional tennis ...

The aims of this study were to establish the physical and physiological attributes of elite and sub-elite Malaysian male badminton players and to determine whether these attributes discriminate elite players from sub-elite players. Measurements and tests of basic anthropometry, explosive power, anaerobic recovery capacity, badminton-specific movement agility, maximum strength, and aerobic capac...

Clinical experience indicates that a substantial number of handball players may suffer from shoulder pain, but they continue to play despite having shoulder pain problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and consequences of shoulder pain problems among Norwegian female elite handball players. In the preseason of the 2007-2008 season, 179 players from all 12 teams of the Nor...

The primary aim of this study was to prepare muscular strength exercises develop the endurance arms and speed for wheelchair tennis players. players Iraqi national team constituted research community present study. A total 5 registered in records Federation Racquet Games, who were training competing sports season 2020/2021, recruited as participants 24 units included with two units/week 12 week...

the aim of this study was to investigate anthropometric and physiological characteristics in junior volleyball players for talent identification according to their volleyball playing positions. 15 junior national volleyball players (mean age 17.7±0.3 years) participated in this study. players were classified to five groups according to their playing positions: setters, liberoes, middle blockers...