We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Examining the skill involvements of under-16 rugby league players during a small-sided game and match-play.
- Authors
Bennett, Kyle J. M.; Scott, Brendan R.; Fransen, Job; Elsworthy, Nathan; Sanctuary, Colin E.; Gabbett, Tim J.; Dascombe, Ben J.
- Abstract
This study investigated the correlations between the skill demands of an 'on-side' small-sided game (SSG) and match-play in under-16 junior rugby league players. Fifteen Harold Matthews players undertook a SSG (10 vs. 10 on a 68m by 40m playing surface for 3 min) in the week leading up to round 6 of their competitive season. The frequency of skill involvements (i.e. offensive, defensive and total) was manually coded using a specific criterion. The defensive and total skill involvements were significantly higher per minute of play in the SSG when compared to match-play. A significant, very large, positive correlation was observed between offensive and total skill involvements during a SSG and offensive skill involvements during a match (r(s)=0.80, p<0.01; r(s)=0.71, p<0.01, respectively). No significant correlations were evident for defensive skill involvements during SSG and match-play. Overall, it appears that the selected SSG provided players with ample opportunity to practice match-specific skills. In addition, the transfer of these opportunities seems confined to offensive rather then defensive skills.
- Subjects
RUGBY League football players; RUGBY League football tournaments; ABILITY; STATISTICAL correlation; FOOTBALL defenses
- Publication
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 2016, Vol 11, Issue 4, p532
- ISSN
1747-9541
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1747954116654780