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Relationship Between Training Workloads, Match Workloads, and Match Performance in Elite Netball.

Marni J Simpson^1,2, David G Jenkins^1,3, Mark Connick¹

¹School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD,Australia.

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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Summary

Higher training workloads in elite netball correlate with increased game workloads but decreased match performance. Coaches should carefully manage training loads to optimize athlete performance.

Keywords:

training efficiency index training load

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Performance Analysis
Netball Training

Background:

Understanding the relationship between training and game demands is crucial for athlete development.
Elite netball involves complex physical and tactical workloads that impact performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the associations between training and game workloads and match performance in elite netball athletes.
To analyze how different workload metrics influence netball game outcomes.

Main Methods:

Ten elite female netball players were monitored over a full season.
External (PlayerLoad, change of direction) and internal (RPE, heart rate zones) workloads were measured.
Match performance was quantified using the NetPoints algorithm, with statistical analysis via linear mixed modeling.

Main Results:

Higher monthly training workloads were linked to increased game workloads (PlayerLoad and change of direction).
Increased monthly workloads (PlayerLoad and change of direction) were associated with decreased match performance (NetPoints).

Conclusions:

While higher training loads may increase game demands, they can negatively impact netball match performance.
Netball practitioners must carefully manage 4-week training cycles to balance workload and optimize player performance.