Video-based perceptual training as a method to improve reactive agility performance in rugby union players
| Autor: | Elmarie Terblanche, Louise Engelbrecht, Karen E. Welman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 11:799-809 |
| ISSN: | 2048-397X 1747-9541 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1747954116676106 |
| Popis: | This study investigated the effectiveness of rugby-specific video-based perceptual training on the speed and agility of club-level rugby union players. Twenty-six players were randomly divided into either a video-based, field-based or conventional training group. For six weeks, the video-based and field-based groups performed agility training twice a week in addition to their regular rugby training, while the control group was restricted to regular rugby training. Speed, reactive agility and change of direction speed were tested pre- and post-intervention, and after a six-week retention period. Results revealed that both video- and field-based training were almost certainly more beneficial (13% and 17%, respectively) to improve reactive agility compared to conventional rugby training alone. In addition, both intervention groups maintained their reactive agility improvements following the retention period. Consequently, video-based training, likely because of a perceptual component, could be used as an alternative training method to improve reactive agility. |
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