A comparison of match demands between elite and semi-elite rugby league competition

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作者
Sirotic, Anita C. [1 ]
Coutts, Aaron J. [1 ]
Knowles, Hayden [2 ]
Catterick, Craig [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Technol Sydney, Sch Leisure Sport & Tourism, Lindfield, NSW 2070, Australia
[2] Parramatta Eels Natl Rugby League Club, Sydney, NSW, Australia
关键词
Match analysis; physical movement patterns; game-specific skills; repeated-sprint bouts; TIME-MOTION ANALYSIS; PLAYERS;
D O I
10.1080/02640410802520802
中图分类号
G8 [体育];
学科分类号
04 ; 0403 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in physical performance and game-specific skills between elite and semi-elite rugby league players during match-play. Time-motion analysis was used to determine physical and game-specific skill match demands in 17 elite and 22 semi-elite rugby league players. Physical performance (time, intensity of exercise, frequency, repeated-sprint ability, and speed measures) and game-specific skill measures (ball carries, supports, ball touches, play-the-balls, and tackles) were recorded per minute of playing time. The main findings were that total intensity (elite: 108.910.6mmin-1; semi-elite: 102.39.7mmin-1), high-intensity exercise (elite: 36.79.8mmin-1; semi-elite: 29.67.8mmin-1), mean playing speed (elite: 6.60.6kmh-1; semi-elite: 6.20.6kmh-1), and support play (elite: 0.290.16min-1; semi-elite: 0.150.09min-1) were all higher during first-half match-play in the elite than semi-elite players (P0.01). The elite players experienced decrements in most physical performance measures during the second-half of match-play (P0.01), which was not evident in the semi-elite players (P0.01). There were no differences in most physical performance and game-specific skill measures for the match between the two playing standards. These results show that while the two standards of competition have similar game-specific skills and physical demands during a match, there is variation within a match according to standard. Specifically, the higher physical demands placed on elite players during the first half could result in the earlier onset of physical fatigue towards the end of a match.
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页码:203 / 211
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