Publications by authors named "Juan Antonio Vazquez Diz"
J Appl Biomech
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Repeated-sprint ability is crucial for football performance, with hamstring injuries commonly occurring during sprints when players are fatigued.
- - A study with 14 semiprofessional soccer players implemented 8 weeks of repeated-sprint training (RST), which involved multiple sets of short sprints with brief recovery periods.
- - Results showed significant improvements in sprint times and kinematic patterns, indicating that RST enhances sprint performance and promotes safer running mechanics, especially when players are fatigued.
J Sport Rehabil
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Current strength assessment devices in handball may lack specificity and reliability, but functional electromechanical dynamometry offers a new method for accurate strength testing.
- A study involving 14 male handball players examined the reliability of three strength tests—unilateral pullover, standing lift, and step forward—using this advanced technology over three testing sessions.
- Results indicated high or acceptable reliability for force measurements, with only minor differences observed between the left and right sides, confirming the tests as viable for evaluating physical performance alongside regular training.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed body composition, maturation, performance, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among 36 professional beach handball players, divided into junior and senior categories.
- Senior players outperformed juniors in all performance measures, showing significant differences (p < 0.005).
- A moderate adherence to the Mediterranean diet was noted, with better diet adherence linked to improved performance results in tests like the CMJ and Abalakov.
Front Sports Act Living
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- Basketball's dynamic nature complicates tactical analysis, particularly in the use of screens, which require high levels of preparation for effective performance.
- This study aims to differentiate player behaviors by gender using a robust observational tool and advanced data analysis methods, validating its effectiveness through various statistical measures.
- A total of 294 ball screen situations were analyzed from top-level men's and women's teams in Spain, revealing significant behavioral patterns that can inform training programs to enhance player performance.
Front Sports Act Living
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- High-level basketball has become more competitive, making it crucial for teams to maximize scoring chances during games.
- This study evaluates the technical-tactical behaviors during transition plays in professional basketball in Spain, utilizing a validated observation tool with high reliability.
- Analysis of data from Unicaja de Málaga games reveals significant relationships between focused and related behaviors, which can inform tactical decisions and intervention strategies to enhance team performance.
