The purpose of this study was to compare external peak demands (PD) across quarters (Q) in 15 basketball. Thirteen elite, junior, male basketball players were …

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Since the analysis of worst-case scenarios (WCS) has been increasing knowledge about match demands and possible impacts for the training process, it seems important to …

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Purpose: To compare peak and average intensities encountered during winning and losing game quarters in basketball players. Methods: Eight semi-professional, male basketball players (age: 23.1 …

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Background: The aim of this study is to describe the peak match demands and compare them with average demands in basketball players, from an external …

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This study investigated the impact of block periodization on physical fitness within a professional soccer team. Twenty-two male players with an average age of 21.9 …

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We examined high-intensity activities in a top-class ice-hockey game and the effect of training status. Male ice-hockey players (n = 36) from the National Hockey …

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The aims of the study were to modify the training impulse (TRIMP) method of quantifying training load for use with intermittent team sports and to …

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Background: Player tracking devices are commonly used to monitor external load from training and matches in team sports. Yet, how the derived external load variables …

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Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the physiological changes that occur during the transition period in soccer players. A secondary aim is …

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The movement demands of the soccer extra time period are unknown despite the importance of this period of play. Data are presented for five English …

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Introduction: There is controversy in the literature regarding the link between training load and injury rate. Thus, the aims of this non-interventional study were to …

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Context: Cricket fast bowlers are particularly susceptible to lumbar spine loading and injury. Quantitative analysis of technique typically involves laboratory-based biomechanical systems with limited ecological …

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