Is there a sweet spot on the foot in Australian football drop punt kicking?

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the physical demands of international rugby union. Five games in the 1989-90 Five Nations Championship were analysed using video-recordings of live television transmissions. When the ball was in open play, the average running pace of players central to the action ranged from 5 ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： McLean DA

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free radical production increases during exercise and oxidative damage occurs in several tissues. We examined the effects of three different exercise tests on the pattern of change of erythrocyte enzyme antioxidant activities. The tests were a short maximal exercise test, a submaximal prolonged exercise test and a cyc...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Tauler P,Aguiló A,Guix P,Jiménez F,Villa G,Tur JA,Córdova A,Pons A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the relative age effect has been widely observed in youth sports (Musch & Grondin, 2001), it is unclear whether it generalizes across the lifespan. The purpose of this study was to examine the relative age effect among a population of Masters athletes using archived data. Two successive studies examined the f...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Medic N,Starkes JL,Young BW

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although research into coaching has increased considerably during the last two decades, an area of neglect has been that of the professional youth coach. The aim of this study was to investigate the working behaviours of six top-level professional soccer coaches. Data were collected using a modified version of the Ari...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Smith M,Cushion CJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knowledge of the kinematic differences that separate highly skilled and less-skilled squash players could assist the progression of talent development. This study compared trunk, upper-limb and racket kinematics between two groups of nine highly skilled and less-skilled male athletes for forehand drive, volley and dro...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Williams BK,Sanders RH,Ryu JH,Graham-Smith P,Sinclair PJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of alcohol ingestion before exercise on blood haemostasis is not known. The present study examined the effects of moderate alcohol ingestion on blood haemostatic variables at rest and in response to exercise. Eleven normal healthy individuals randomly performed two tests separated by 7 days. A moderate dose...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： el-Sayed MS,Eastland P,Lin X,Rattu AM

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) may be effective for accumulating VPA. However, the contribution of HIIT to overall physical activity is unknown. Our primary aim was to explore the impact of school-based HIIT on physical activity. The secondary aim was to explore within-individual changes in physical activity ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Costigan SA,Ridgers ND,Eather N,Plotnikoff RC,Harris N,Lubans DR

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated changes in cardiorespiratory performance, BMI and leisure-time physical activity among Finnish adolescents from 2003 to 2010. In addition, we compared cardiorespiratory performance levels between normal weight and overweight adolescents, grouped according to their physical activity. Participants were a...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Palomäki S,Heikinaro-Johansson P,Huotari P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comfort is important for running shoe prescription in athletes to enhance performance and potentially decrease injury risk. A three-stage process was used to develop a new running footwear comfort assessment tool (RUN-CAT): (i) a survey of 282 runners to identify meaningful items of comfort, (ii-a) field testing of 10...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Bishop C,Buckley JD,Esterman AE,Arnold JB

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of knee localised muscle damage on running kinematics at varying speeds. Nineteen young women (23.2 ± 2.8 years; 164 ± 8 cm; 53.6 ± 5.4 kg), performed a maximal eccentric muscle damage protocol (5 × 15) of the knee extensors and flexors of both legs at 60 rad · s(-1). Lower body kin...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Tsatalas T,Giakas G,Spyropoulos G,Sideris V,Lazaridis S,Kotzamanidis C,Koutedakis Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quadruple approach in the title refers to four different studies over a period of 3 years. The common factor in these studies is the methodology of the (Brussels) Electromyographic Signal Processing and Analysis System (ESPAS), a hardware and software EMG data acquisition system that has constantly been improved. ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Clarys JP,Cabri J,Bollens E,Sleeckx R,Taeymans J,Vermeiren M,Van Reeth G,Voss G

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used a quasi-applied research model to identify and develop potentially talented female soccer players. Athletes aged 15-19 years with a background in team ball sports or athletics were targeted for recruitment using advertisements and promotions through various media. Interested athletes attended a 2-day p...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Hoare DG,Warr CR

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Competitive soccer engages many of the body's systems to a major extent. The musculoskeletal, nervous, immune and metabolic systems are stressed to a point where recovery strategies post-exercise become influential in preparing for the next match. Intense activity at a 7-day training camp causes participants to experi...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Reilly T,Ekblom B

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined sexual dimorphism in the anthropometry of 68 Australasian and Pacific powerlifters (14 females, 54 males) who were competing in one of two national or international powerlifting competitions held in New Zealand. All powerlifters were assessed for 37 anthropometric dimensions by ISAK (International Society ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Keogh JW,Hume PA,Pearson SN,Mellow P

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of the relative age effect (RAE) has been widely reported; however, its underlying causes have not yet been determined. With this in mind, the present study examined if anthropometry and performance were different amongst older and younger soccer players born in the same year. Eighty-eight young soccer pl...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Gil SM,Badiola A,Bidaurrazaga-Letona I,Zabala-Lili J,Gravina L,Santos-Concejero J,Lekue JA,Granados C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined the relationships between body sway, aim point fluctuation and performance in rifle shooting on an inter- and intra-individual basis. Six elite shooters performed 20 shots under competition conditions. For each shot, body sway parameters and four aim point fluctuation parameters were quantif...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Ball KA,Best RJ,Wrigley TV

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to observe changes in the kinematics and muscle activities when barefoot running was initially adopted by six habitually shod, recreational rearfoot striking runners. Participants ran on a treadmill shod for 5 min, completed 3 × 10-min intervals of barefoot running and then completed a final ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Strauts J,Vanicek N,Halaki M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Front crawl swimmers often restrict the number of breaths they take during a race because of the possible adverse effects of the breathing action on resistance or stroke mechanics. The aim of this study was to determine whether differences exist in the kinematics of the trunk and upper extremity used during preferred-...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Payton CJ,Bartlett RM,Baltzopoulos V,Coombs R

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor hockey is a highly competitive international sport, yet no research to date has investigated the key actions within this sport. As with outdoor field hockey, penalty corners represent one of the most likely situations in which goals can be scored. All 36 matches of the round-robin phase of the 2010-2011 England...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Vinson D,Padley S,Croad A,Jeffreys M,Brady A,James D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to examine the extent and quality of research on the post-activation potentiation acute effect of rest interval manipulation on jumping performance. This manuscript adopted the recommendations from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses State...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Gouvêa AL,Fernandes IA,César EP,Silva WA,Gomes PS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the impact of mental fatigue on soccer-specific decision-making. Twelve well-trained male soccer players performed a soccer-specific decision-making task on two occasions, separated by at least 72 h. The decision-making task was preceded in a randomised order by 30 min of the Stroop tas...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Smith MR,Zeuwts L,Lenoir M,Hens N,De Jong LM,Coutts AJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We explore how expertise is obtained in the domain of rugby refereeing. The research data are qualitative and are drawn from an 18 month period working in collaboration with the Rugby Football Union Elite Referee Unit. Adopting an ethnographic mode of enquiry, the study combined long-term participant observation with ...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Ollis S,Macpherson A,Collins D

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computers have played an important supporting role in the development of experimental and theoretical sports biomechanics. The role of the computer now extends from data capture and data processing through to mathematical and statistical modelling and simulation and optimization. This paper seeks to demonstrate that e...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Lapham AC,Bartlett RM

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laboratory-based studies indicate mild dehydration adversely affects mood. Although ultra-endurance events often result in mild to moderate dehydration, little research has evaluated whether the relationship between hydration status and mood state also exists in these arduous events. Therefore, the purpose of this stu...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Moyen NE,Ganio MS,Wiersma LD,Kavouras SA,Gray M,McDermott BP,Adams JD,Binns AP,Judelson DA,McKenzie AL,Johnson EC,Muñoz CX,Kunces LJ,Armstrong LE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to provide reference values for lower-limb muscle power assessed during the incremental jump squat (JS) test in elite athletes (i.e., professional athletes competing at international level). We pooled data from all JS tests performed by elite athletes of different sports in two high-performance...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Valenzuela PL,McGuigan M,Sánchez-Martínez G,Torrontegi E,Vázquez-Carrión J,Montalvo Z,Abad CCC,Pereira LA,Loturco I

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to assess the cardiovascular responses and locomotory demands of male referees during diverse elite, international, basketball matches, and to investigate the influence of moderating factors (competition sex, level and stage) on these demands. Cardiovascular and locomotory responses were monitored in 123 elit...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Suárez Iglesias D,Leicht AS,Pojskić H,Vaquera A

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies have focused on the effect of posture during sprint start. The aim of this study was to measure the effect of the modification of horizontal distance between the blocks during sprint start on three dimensional (3D) joint angular velocity. Nine trained sprinters started using three different starting positi...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Slawinski J,Dumas R,Cheze L,Ontanon G,Miller C,Mazure-Bonnefoy A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the changes in running performance, maximal blood lactate concentrations and running kinematics between 85%BM anti-gravity (AG) running and normal over-ground (OG) running over an 8-week training period. Fifteen elite male developmental cricketers were assigned to either the AG or over-ground (CON)...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Brennan CT,Jenkins DG,Osborne MA,Oyewale M,Kelly VG

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The drop jump is a popular form of plyometric exercise often undertaken to enhance countermovement jump ability (jump height). Despite its popularity the effects of drop jump training on countermovement jump height are often inconsistent. Such inconsistencies may be as a result of differences in the drop jum...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Marshall BM,Moran KA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the long-term effects of the 11+ on physical performance in adolescent male football (soccer) players. Eighty-two 14- to 16-year-old male football players (11+ = 42 players, control = 40 players) participated. Teams were randomised to control (CON) and intervention (INT) groups. INT applied the 11+...

journal_title：Journal of sports sciences

authors： Zarei M,Abbasi H,Daneshjoo A,Barghi TS,Rommers N,Faude O,Rössler R

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00