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John D Duggan1,2, Paul J Byrne2,3, Shane Malone4
1Department of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, School of Science and Computing, Atlantic Technological University, (ATU), Galway Campus, Galway, Ireland.
Sports Health
|September 5, 2024
Summary
Intercounty Camogie players, particularly midfielders and half-backs, exhibit higher acceleration and deceleration demands. These movement loads decrease significantly between halves of play, highlighting the need for targeted training.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Athletic Performance Analysis
Background:
- Understanding the physical demands of elite female Gaelic games is crucial for optimizing player preparation.
- Camogie, a high-intensity sport, requires significant acceleration and deceleration capabilities from players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the acceleration and deceleration demands of intercounty Camogie players.
- To investigate differences in these demands across various playing positions and halves of play.
Main Methods:
- A nonrandomized, repeated measures design was employed, collecting data from 28 players over 2 seasons.
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS) at 10 Hz tracked 206 individual player datasets during 18 competitive matches.
Main Results:
- Midfielders and half-backs demonstrated significantly higher total accelerations compared to full-forwards.
- Significant decrements in total accelerations and decelerations were observed between the first and second halves of matches.
- Specific acceleration and deceleration zones showed significant variations across positions and halves.
Conclusions:
- Half-backs and midfielders experience greater acceleration demands than full-forwards in Camogie.
- Physical performance, particularly in acceleration and deceleration, declines significantly from the first to the second half of matches.
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