Relationship between 2 standardized tackling proficiency tests and rugby league match-play tackle performance
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Article Title | Relationship between 2 standardized tackling proficiency tests and rugby league match-play tackle performance |
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ERA Journal ID | 40358 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Speranza, Michael J. A. (Author), Gabbett, Tim J. (Author), Greene, David A. (Author), Johnston, Richard D. (Author) and Townshend, Andrew D. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance |
Journal Citation | 13 (6), pp. 770-776 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2018 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1555-0265 |
1555-0273 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0593 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.humankinetics.com/doi/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0593 |
Abstract | This study investigated the relationship between 2 different assessments of tackling ability, physical qualities, and match-play performance in semiprofessional rugby league players. A total of 18 semiprofessional rugby league players (mean [SD]: age = 23.1 [2.0] y and body mass = 98.8 [11.8] kg) underwent tests of upper- and lower-body strength and power. Tackling ability was assessed using video analysis of under- and over-the-ball tackle drills. A total of 2360 tackles were analyzed from match play. Over-the-ball tackle ability was positively related to the proportion of dominant tackles (Spearman rank-order correlation coefficients [rs] = .52; 95% confidence interval [CI] .07-.79, P = .03) and average play-the-ball speeds (rs = .50; 95% CI .04-.78, P = .03) and negatively related to tackles that conceded offloads (rs = -.55; 95% CI -.78 to .04, P = .04). Under-the-ball tackle ability was significantly related to the proportion of dominant tackles (rs = .57; 95% CI .14-.82, P = .01) and missed tackles (rs = -.48; 95% CI -.77 to .02, P = .05). Good over-the-ball tacklers performed proportionally more dominant tackles, allowed significantly fewer offloads, and had longer average play-the-ball speeds. Good under-the-ball tacklers missed proportionately fewer tackles. This study suggests that both the under-the-ball and over-the-ball standardized tackle assessments are associated with varying indicators of match-play tackle performance and justifies the practical utility of these tests to assess and develop both types of tackles. |
Keywords | athletic performance, football, muscle strength, young adult, Body Mass Index, competitive behavior, exercise test, football, humans, lower extremity, male, motor skills, muscle strength, upper extremity, video recording, young adult; collision, contact, defense, power, strength, wrestle |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Catholic University |
Institute for Resilient Regions | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q53y2/relationship-between-2-standardized-tackling-proficiency-tests-and-rugby-league-match-play-tackle-performance
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