An alternative test of tackling ability in rugby league players
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Article Title | An alternative test of tackling ability in rugby league players |
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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, Rich D. (Author), Townshend, Andrew D. (Author) and O'Farrell, Brett (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance |
Journal Citation | 13 (3), pp. 347-352 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
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.2016-0701 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28714743 |
Abstract | This study investigated the relationship between 2 tests of tackling ability, muscle strength, and power in semiprofessional rugby league players. Thirty-one players, 19 first-grade and 12 second-grade, underwent tests of muscle strength (1-repetition-maximum bench press, chin-up, and squat) and power (plyometric push-up and countermovement jump). Tackling ability was assessed via video analysis of under-and over-the-ball tackle drills. The first-grade players had significantly greater scores in both the under-the-ball (P = .03, effect size [ES] = 0.84, 95% CI 0.07-1.50) and over-the-ball tackling-ability tests (P < .001, ES =1.86, 95% CI 0.83-2.52) than the second-grade players. A large, significant relationship was found between under- and over-the-ball tackling ability (r = .55, 95% CI .24-.76, P = .001). Lower-body strength (r = .37, 95% CI .02-.64, P = .04) was moderately associated with under-the-ball tackling ability, whereas over-the-ball tackling ability was moderately associated with plyometric push-up performance (r = .39, 95% CI .04-.65, P = .03). This study found that over-the-ball tackling ability was significantly associated with under-the-ball tackling in semiprofessional rugby league players. Furthermore, it was found that, compared with the second-grade players, the first-grade players had superior tackle ability in both tackle drills. In this study it was observed that plyometric push-up peak power was significantly related to over-the-ball tackling ability and absolute lower-body strength was associated with under-the-ball tackling ability. These findings provide skill coaches and strength and conditioning staff a greater understanding of elements that contribute to effective tackling ability. |
Keywords | adult, athletes, athletic performance, cross-sectional studies, football, humans, male, muscle strength, physical fitness; 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 | |
Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q53y4/an-alternative-test-of-tackling-ability-in-rugby-league-players
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