Relationship between a standardized tackling proficiency test and match-play tackle performance in semiprofessional rugby league players
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Article Title | Relationship between a standardized tackling proficiency test and match-play tackle performance in semiprofessional rugby league players |
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ERA Journal ID | 40358 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Speranza, Michael J. A. (Author), Gabbett, Tim J. (Author), Johnston, Rich D. (Author) and Sheppard, Jeremy M. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance |
Journal Citation | 10 (6), pp. 754-760 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1555-0265 |
1555-0273 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2015-0044 |
Web Address (URL) | http://content.ebscohost.com/ContentServer.asp?T=P&P=AN&K=109127863&S=R&D=s3h&EbscoContent=dGJyMMvl7ESeqLc4y9f3OLCmr0%2BeqK9Ssqq4S6%2BWxWXS&ContentCustomer=dGJyMPPn833j5LmF39%2FsU%2BPe7Yvy |
Abstract | Purpose: This study examined the relationships between tackling ability, playing position, muscle strength and power qualities, and match-play tackling performance in semiprofessional rugby league players. Methods: Sixteen semiprofessional rugby league players (mean ± SD age 23.8 ± 1.9 y) underwent tests for muscle strength and power. Tackling ability of the players was tested using video analysis of a standardized 1-on-1 tackling drill. After controlling for playing position, players were divided into 'good tackler' or 'poor tackler' groups based on the median split of the results of the 1-on-1 tackling drill. A total of 4547 tackles were analyzed from video recordings of 23 matches played throughout the season. Results: Maximal squat was significantly associated with tackling ability (r<inf>S</inf> = .71, P < .05) and with the proportion of dominant tackles (r<inf>S</inf> = .63, P < .01). Forwards performed more tackles (P = .013, ES = 1.49), with a lower proportion of missed tackles (P = .03, ES = 1.38) than backs. Good tacklers were involved in a larger proportion of dominant tackles and smaller proportion of missed tackles than poor tacklers. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that lower-body strength contributes to more effective tackling performance during both a standardized tackling assessment and match play. Furthermore, players with good tackling ability in a proficiency test were involved in a higher proportion of dominant tackles and missed a smaller proportion of tackles during match play. These results provide further evidence of the practical utility of an off-field tackling assessment in supplying information predictive of tackling performance in competition. |
Keywords | collision; contact; defense; football; strength; wrestle; acceleration; adult; athletes; athletic performance; biomechanical phenomena; competitive behavior; exercise test; football; humans; male; motor activity; muscle strength; muscle, skeletal; running; task performance and analysis; time factors; video recording; young adult |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Catholic University |
Edith Cowan University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q43v0/relationship-between-a-standardized-tackling-proficiency-test-and-match-play-tackle-performance-in-semiprofessional-rugby-league-players
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