Multidimensional and Longitudinal Approaches in Talent Identification and Development in Racket Sports: A Systematic Review.

Background: Better methods to support talent identification and development processes may contribute to more effective and efficient athlete development programs in racket sports. Both researchers and practitioners recommend multidimensional and longitudinal approaches to better understand the nature of talent (development). However, the added value of these 'innovative' approaches has not yet been clarified for racket sports.

Pacing Behavior Development in Adolescent Swimmers: A Large-Scale Longitudinal Data Analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to use a large-scale longitudinal design to investigate the development of the distribution of effort (e.g., pacing) in adolescent swimmers, specifically disentangling the effects of age and experience and differentiating between performance levels in adulthood.