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The demands of field based team sports are typically characterised by a relatively large volume of running at varying speeds. We tend to see anywhere from 10% all the way up to 30% of the total running distance occur at high and very high speeds. Naturally, there are going to...
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...
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...
In this episode of the Half Time Talk podcast we ask SPT Lead Sport Scientist, Ben Sharpe, about his tips for athletes training by themselves while we all self-isolate. For a more in-depth look at remote training workflows for both coach and player using the SPT analysis platform watch our Remote Training Webinar or...
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...
