Influence of physical characteristics and match outcome on technical errors during rugby league match play
Journal article
Johnston, Richard. (2019). Influence of physical characteristics and match outcome on technical errors during rugby league match play. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 14(8), pp. 1043 - 1049. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0354
Authors | Johnston, Richard |
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Abstract | Purpose: To explore the relationship between technical errors during rugby league games, match success, and physical characteristics. Methods: A total of 27 semiprofessional rugby league players participated in this study (24.8 [2.5] y, 183.5 [5.3] cm, 97.1 [11.6] kg). Aerobic fitness, strength, and power were assessed prior to the start of the competitive season before technical performance was tracked during 22 competitive fixtures. Attacking errors were determined as any error that occurred in possession of the ball that resulted in a handover to the opposition. Defensive errors included line breaks, penalties, and missed or ineffective tackles. Match outcome, the zone on the field in which each error occurred, and the number of errors in an error chain (≤60 s between errors) were assessed. Results: During a loss, there were more defensive errors in the 0- to 40-m zone than when a match was won (effect size = 0.99 [0.04–1.94]). Error chains were a predictor of conceding a try (P = .0001, r2 = .22), with the odds ratio increasing to 2.33 when there were 7 errors per chain. High lower-body strength was associated with fewer defensive errors for backs (Bayes factor = 3.67) and forwards (Bayes factor = 19.31); relative bench press was also important for backs (Bayes factor = 3.21). Conclusions: Fewer defensive errors occur in the 0- to 40-m zone during winning matches; lower-body strength is strongly associated with fewer defensive errors in rugby league players. |
Keywords | team sports; skill; strength; power; physical fitness; Bayesian |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance |
Journal citation | 14 (8), pp. 1043 - 1049 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. |
ISSN | 1555-0265 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0354 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85071762618 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 1043 - 1049 |
Research Group | Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre |
Author's accepted manuscript | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Additional information | Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2019, 14 (8): 1043-1049, https://www.doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2018-0354 © 2019 Human Kinetics, Inc. |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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