Comparative analysis of external and internal loads in preparation male volleyball and beach volleyball matches. [PDF]
Abstract Background This study analyzed external and internal load demands in preparation volleyball and beach volleyball matches. Method Twelve national-level male players (age = 21.9 ± 2.9 years, height = 188.7 ± 7.7 cm, body mass 83.7 ± 7.7 kg) participated in three ...
Figueira B +3 more
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Tracking of ball and players in beach volleyball videos. [PDF]
This paper presents methods for the determination of players' positions and contact time points by tracking the players and the ball in beach volleyball videos. Two player tracking methods are compared, a classical particle filter and a rigid grid integral histogram tracker. Due to mutual occlusion of the players and the camera perspective, results are
Gomez G +3 more
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A single session of a beach volleyball exergame did not improve state anxiety level in healthy adult women [PDF]
This study evaluated the acute effect of the exergame Kinect Sports® beach volleyball on state anxiety level in adult women. Thirty healthy adult women (age: 21 [4] years, body mass: 54.70 [19.50] kg, height: 1.61 ± 0.05 m, and body mass index: 21.87 [5 ...
Vinnycius Nunes de Oliveira +8 more
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Equal Opportunities at the Net: Geometric Insights Into Volleyball Scaling. [PDF]
ABSTRACT This paper investigates how volleyball net height can be scaled to account for differences in vertical spike reach. Although such differences are not exclusively determined by sex, the observed gap between male and female players makes sex‐based comparisons particularly relevant.
Kleivenes OM, Rekdal PK.
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Background: Many strategies are used to introduce athletes in sport. The aim of this study was to analyse the satisfaction level and game preferences of volleyball and beach volleyball players at initial categories, regarding: (a) the execution and ...
Antonio García-de-Alcaraz +3 more
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Effect of caffeine on attack decision-making in trained beach volleyball players following prolonged cognitive effort induced by social media use: a randomized, single-blind, crossover pilot study [PDF]
Background Mental fatigue is a psychobiological state characterized by a feeling of tiredness or lack of energy after performing cognitive activities.
Yago P. Costa +5 more
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Prevalence of Skin Injuries in Beach Volleyball Athletes in Greece. [PDF]
Background: Skin injuries often affect the sports community. Almost every type of athletic activity is associated with traumatic skin injuries, such as surface wounds, bruising, abrasions, subcutaneous hematomas, blunt trauma, nail injuries, friction burns, and blisters.
Rallis E, Tertipi N, Sfyri E, Kefala V.
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Background: Beach volleyball is an intensive sport with high impact on the lumbar spine. Low back pain (LBP) is frequent among elite players. Increased prevalence of pathological changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the lumbar spine of elite ...
Fabrice A. Külling MD +5 more
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Performance Indicators in Young Elite Beach Volleyball Players. [PDF]
The aim of this study was to analyze tactical and technical behavior across different ages and genders in young, elite beach volleyball players.Forty teams from the Under-18, Under-20, Under-21, and Under-22 from semifinals and finals of the 2016 World Championships and the 2016 European Championship were analyzed.
Pérez-Turpin JA +5 more
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Landing techniques in beach volleyball. [PDF]
The aims of the present study were to establish a detailed and representative record of landing techniques (two-, left-, and right-footed landings) in professional beach volleyball and compare the data with those of indoor volleyball. Beach volleyball data was retrieved from videos taken at FIVB World Tour tournaments.
Tilp M, Rindler M.
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