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Global Position Analysis during Official Elite Female Beach Volleyball Competition: A Pilot Study

Authors :
Paulo Vicente João
Alexandre Medeiros
Henrique Ortigão
Mike Lee
Maria Paula Mota
Source :
Applied Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 20, p 9382 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2021.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to quantify the physical demands of female beach volleyball competition with reference to player position, set, and match outcome. Twelve professional players were equipped with a 10 Hz GPS device (Minimax S4, Catapult Sports, Australia). Data collection occurred over 30 official matches, with a total of 50 sets. GPS output variables were related to position (e.g., Defenders and Blockers). Differences between players’ positions were found in Peak Player Load, the distance covered at different intensities, and acceleration and deceleration. Variations during the match were more pronounced for Defenders than for Blockers, with the former increasing the intensity of acceleration and deceleration, and decreasing the velocity of displacements and lower jumps. For Blockers, main variations occurred between the first and second set, with a reduction in velocity displacements and an increase in the intensity of jumps. Defender variables that contributed to victory were high deceleration, velocity, acceleration, and Peak Player Load. The characteristics of Blockers that contributed to victory were maximum velocity and high jumps. Female beach volleyball players seem to have different physiological requirements according to their position. The analysis of these variations throughout the game suggests that a specific player’s position output may be determined by proper and/or opponent tactical schemes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20763417 and 84921412
Volume :
11
Issue :
20
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Applied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.34edb5fd34d2426db849214129e76d6a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/app11209382