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Enhancing the Initial Acceleration Performance of Elite Rugby Backs. Part I: Determining Individual Technical Needs

James J. Wild Orcid Logo, Ian N. Bezodis Orcid Logo, Jamie S. North Orcid Logo, Neil Bezodis Orcid Logo

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Volume: 18, Issue: 9, Pages: 1012 - 1018

Swansea University Author: Neil Bezodis Orcid Logo

Abstract

This study sought to quantify the within-individual relationships between spatiotemporal variables and initial acceleration sprint performance in elite rugby backs and to establish a normative data set of relevant strength-based measures.

Published in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
ISSN: 1555-0265 1555-0273
Published: Human Kinetics 2023
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63939
Abstract: This study sought to quantify the within-individual relationships between spatiotemporal variables and initial acceleration sprint performance in elite rugby backs and to establish a normative data set of relevant strength-based measures.
Keywords: sprinting; constraints; training; motor control; biomechanics
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Issue: 9
Start Page: 1012
End Page: 1018