Abstract There is currently no information available on the variation in anthropometric and performance characteristics of starters non-starters elite Gaelic football. The aim current study was to determine if variations exist for male football players with respect position playing role (starter or non-starter). One-hundred-and-sixty-two footballers from six teams underwent assessments. Players...

Research Question We consider how elite European football clubs use available and measurable performance data to value personnel by focussing on the goalkeeper labour market. test determinants of pay discuss if effectively separate performances from outfield players.Research Methods Matching an exclusive salary dataset with rich measures, we estimate a Mincer-type model for sample 260 goalkeepe...

Abstract Purpose To analyse the influence of goalkeepers during 4-a-side small-sided games, played in pitches two different sizes (small: 30 × 20 m, large: 40 m). Methods Total distance covered (TD), at low- (LSD), moderate- (MSD), high- (HSD) and very high-speed (VHSD), average maximal speed, Edwards’ training load (Edw-TL), time spent above 90% heart rate (T90%) perceived exertion (RPE) were ...

The performance of male soccer players (MSPs) depends on multiple factors, such as body composition. It is understandable to think that, due the physical demands and specific functions during play, composition may vary depending playing position. aim this systematic review meta-analysis was describe anthropometric, BC, somatotype characteristics professional MSPs compare reported values accordi...

The article shows that despite the different legal systems of United States and Ukraine, in field forensic science there is a common problem associated with assessment scientific reliability expert research on this basis admissibility testimony. existing Fry standard, Dober’s trilogy, Rule 702 Federal Rules proof aimed at determining testimony are considered. It was stressed main criterion for ...

Background: The literature on performance analysis in team handball has increased at the top level, but there been far less research published amateur level. Objective: objectives of present study were: (i) to compare game-related statistics by match result (winning and losing teams) for men's women's teams an league, (ii) gender, (iii) identify characteristics that discriminated men women leag...

Soccer is dominated by game indicators that can influence the performance of teams and their players. Therefore, this study analyzed on partial final ranking Spanish LaLiga teams, independently for pre-COVID-19, COVID-19 post-COVID-19 periods. In addition, statistical differences between pandemic periods were identified. A total 2660 matches played over seven seasons (from 2014–2015 to 2020–202...

Our study aimed to verify whether the manipulation of task constraints has different effects according age group. Another objective was physiological and physical responses in formats small-sided games (SSG). Each team SSGs composed 4 players (4x4). The participants research are young football U-12 (n=8) U-15 (n=8), affiliated with a club certified as training entity, competed regional champion...

The aim of the present research was to analyze the body composition (BC) and the differences in BC among different playing position in professional basketball, handball and futsal players. BC was assessed in 70 professional indoor team sport players. Players were divided in 4 groups depending on the playing position: group 1, point guard, center/wings and defense; group 2, shooting guard/small ...

This paper describes a method for cooperative play among 3 robots in order to score a goal in the RoboCup Small Size League. In RoboCup 2005 Osaka, our team introduced a new attacking play, where one robot kicks a ball and the other receives and immediately shoots the ball on goal. However, due to the relatively slow kicking speed of the robot, top opponent teams could prevent successful passin...