Bridging the Gap Between Training and Competition in Elite Rink Hockey: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Monitoring training load and competition load is crucial for evaluating and improving athlete performance. This study proposes an applied approach to characterize and classify the training task specificity in relation to competition in a top-level rink hockey team, considering external and internal load from training tasks and competition.

Hypothesis

Training tasks and game demands have significant dose-response differences, and exercises can be classified successfully based on their physiological and biomechanical demands.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Level of evidence

Level 5.

Methods

Ten elite-level male rink hockey players participated in this study. Players were monitored on 6 different task categories during 8 training sessions an

SUBMITTER: Ferraz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569628 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature