The effect of a periodized small-sided games intervention in hurling on physical and physiological measures of performance

Malone, Shane; Keane, John F.; Owen, Adam; Coratella, Giuseppe; young, damien larkins and bern; Collins, Kieran

doi:10.1007/s11332-020-00703-w

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“…Performance profiling of athletes can provide important baseline data for characteristics such as strength, upper and lower limb power, speed, acceleration, and aerobic fitness capacity [15,[27][28][29][30][31]. Early research reported aerobic fitness performance as the estimated maximal oxygen uptake ( VO 2max : mL•kg −1 •min −1 ) based on different estimation protocols [8,14,19,20].…”

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Science and Hurling: A Review

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Hurling is one of the world’s fastest field sports. Since the last review of science and Gaelic sports in 2008, there has been an increase in sports science provisions across elite and sub-elite cohorts, resulting in increased hurling-specific literature equating to an additional 111 research investigations into the game across all sports science disciplines. The present review aims to provide an updated analysis of the current research on the game and propose recommendations for future research. Overall, intermittent aerobic fitness remains an important physical quality during competition, with a focus on games-based training methodologies within the literature. Within the current review, we provide updated normative data on the running demands, physiological responses, and anthropometric and performance profiles of hurling players. The increased literature across the sport has led to the development of a hurling-specific simulation, that can now be utilised practically in training and research processes for hurling cohorts. Furthermore, the monitoring of internal and external training loads across training and match environments, in addition to response variables such as well-being, appears to have become more prominent, allowing practitioners to design training regimes to achieve optimal dose and response characteristics. Analysing the game from a scientific perspective can allow for more efficient preparatory practices, to meet the specific requirements of players at all age levels. Collaborative research among the various sports science disciplines, is required to identify strategies to reduce the incidence of injury and enhance performance in hurling. The current review provides updated information to coaches and practitioners regarding position-specific physical qualities, and match-play demands that can concurrently support the training process within hurling.

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Science and Hurling: A Review

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“…4 Small-sided game (SSG) training is a training method that can be used to develop physical, technical and tactical characteristics concurrently 5 and is commonly implemented during the preparatory periods of the season in team sport athletes. [6][7][8] Multiple factors should be considered when designing an SSG, such as the specific objective of the game (e.g., improving tactical understanding) and the pedagogical approach used (e.g., constraints-led approach). 9 In addition, during the design process, sport coaches and sport scientists may also consider which physical stimuli (e.g., total distance covered) may contribute to a certain physiological response in their athletes when manipulating specific constraints.…”

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Differences and variability of physical and technical characteristics among rugby union small-sided games performed within a preseason

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et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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This study aimed to investigate the differences in physical and technical characteristics among three specific rugby union small-sided games (SSG) and to examine the variability of these characteristics over three weeks within a preseason of a professional rugby union club. Eighteen backs and 22 forwards were recruited for the study. The three SSG designs were: backs only (SSG-B), forwards only (SSG-F) and both backs and forwards (SSG-BF). Physical characteristics were quantified using external (e.g., total distance covered [m·min−1]) and internal (i.e., Stagno's training impulse [AU·min−1]) load measures. Technical characteristics were quantified using the number of rucks, successful passes, unsuccessful passes, line breaks and tries per minute. The SSG-BF produced a greater high speed (>61%) running distance covered in comparison with SSG-B (1.97 vs. 1.32 m·min−1) and SSG-F (1.26 vs. 0.94 m·min−1), and more successful passes (9.47 vs. 9.36 count·min−1) and line breaks (0.98 vs. 0.65 count·min−1) than SSG-F. Conversely, all the other physical and technical characteristics were higher in SSG-B and SSG-F. All the physical and technical characteristics, except high speed (>61%) distance covered in forwards and unsuccessful passes and tries per minute, changed over days showing either a linear or quadratic pattern. Based on these findings, practitioners may implement position-specific SSG (i.e., SSG-B and SSG-F) to expose players to greater physical and technical characteristics. Furthermore, if SSGs were to be repeated across multiple days, practitioners should be aware of the possible variability in physical and technical characteristics due to potential adaptations to the constraints or the onset of fatigue.

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“…speed development, aerobic capacity and repeat sprint ability) [ 21 ]. However, there is also some evidence that SSGs prescription over a training programme can improve such determinants [ 56 , 57 ]. Yet, it must also be acknowledged that there are methodological limitations to some of these studies (e.g.…”

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The Maximal Intensity Period: Rationalising its Use in Team Sports Practice

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Quantifying the highest intensity of competition (the maximal intensity period [MIP]) for varying durations in team sports has been used to identify training targets to inform the preparation of players. However, its usefulness has recently been questioned since it may still underestimate the training intensity required to produce specific physiological adaptations. Within this conceptual review, we aimed to: (i) describe the methods used to determine the MIP; (ii) compare the data obtained using MIP or whole-match analysis, considering the influence of different contextual factors; (iii) rationalise the use of the MIP in team sports practice and (iv) provide limitations and future directions in the area. Different methods are used to determine the MIP, with MIP values far greater than those derived from averaging across the whole match, although they could be affected by contextual factors that should be considered in practice. Additionally, while the MIP might be utilised during sport-specific drills, it is inappropriate to inform the intensity of interval-based, repeated sprint and linear speed training modes. Lastly, MIP does not consider any variable of internal load, a major limitation when informing training practice. In conclusion, practitioners should be aware of the potential use or misuse of the MIP.

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The effect of a periodized small-sided games intervention in hurling on physical and physiological measures of performance

Cited by 13 publications

References 45 publications

Science and Hurling: A Review

Science and Hurling: A Review

Differences and variability of physical and technical characteristics among rugby union small-sided games performed within a preseason

The Maximal Intensity Period: Rationalising its Use in Team Sports Practice

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