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Repeated-Sprint Ability of Hockey Athletes

Hockey is a game that has recently undergone significant modification. The introduction of artificial turf in the 1970s changed the pace and style of the game and the introduction of various rule changes modified the game. In turn, these changes have evolved the physical demands of hockey athletes and their...

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Agility and Change-of-Direction

In field based team sports, a significant change in direction or velocity can decide the most important moments in a match. If an athlete can rapidly change direction at any given moment, it could decide if they are first to a bouncing ball in dispute, able to evade their opponent...

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Looking into Hamstring Injury Prevention

Hamstring muscle strains are common injuries in sports that require maximum sprinting, kicking, acceleration, and change of direction. A significant amount of time is lost from competition and training (18 days on average) after a hamstring strain injury which can be devastating for athletes and sport teams. A major problem...

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Why Football State Champions Use Performance Tracking

In December 2018, Central-Phoenix City Football rolled over an injury-riddled Thompson Football team to win the Class 7A state title at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama, USA. In order to get their injuries under control and have better understanding of the demands placed on their players, the coaching team headed by...

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