The Work-Rate of Elite Hurling Match-Play

• Autores: D. Kieran Collins, Allistair P. McRobert, James P. Morton, Declan O'Sullivan, Dominic A. Doran
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 32, Nº. 3, 2018, págs. 805-811
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This study describes the global work-rate of elite hurling match-play and the influence which positional difference has on work-rate is considered. The movement of ninety-four players was recorded using global positioning system, sampling at 4 Hz in a total of 12 games. Data were classified according to the positional line on the field and period of the match. The total and high-speed distance of match-play was 7,617 ± 1,219 m (95% confidence interval [CI], 7,367–7,866) and 1,134 ± 358 m (95% CI, 1,060–1,206), respectively. The maximum speed attained was 29.8 ± 2.3 km·h-1 with a mean speed of 6.1 ± 1 km·h-1. The second {271 ± 107 m (p = 0.001; effect size [ES] = 0.25)}, third (278 ± 118 m [p = 0.001; ES = 0.21]), and fourth quarter (255 ± 108 m [p = 0.001; ES = 0.31]) high-speed running distance differed significantly from that of the first quarter (330 ± 120 m). There was a significant difference in total (p = 0.001; ES = 0.01–0.85), high-speed running (p = 0.001; ES = 0.21–0.76), and sprint (p = 0.013; ES = 0.01–0.39) distance across the positions, with midfielders undertaking the highest volume of work, followed by the half-forward and half-back lines and finally the full-forward and full-back lines. A decrease in high-speed running distance seems to occur through out the game and in particular at the latter stages of each half. Distinct positional work profiles are evident. The present finding provide a context on which training which replicates the work-rate of match-play may be formulated, thus helping to improve the physical preparation of elite players.