Efficacy of a four-week uphill sprint training intervention in field hockey players

Current evidence increasingly suggests that very short, supra-maximal bouts of exercise can have significant health and performance benefits. The majority of research conducted in the area however, uses laboratory-based protocols, which can lack ecological validity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a high intensity sprint-training programme on hockey related performance measures. 14 semi-professional hockey players completed either a 4-week high intensity training (HIT) intervention, consisting of a total of six sessions HIT, which progressively increased in volume (n=7), or followed their normal training programme (Con; n=7). Straight-line sprint speed with and without a hockey stick and ball, and slalom sprint speed, with and without a hockey stick and ball were used as performance indicators. Maximal sprint speed over 22.9m was also assessed. Upon completion of the four-week intervention, straight-line sprint speed improved significantly in the HIT group (~3%), with no change in performance for the Con group. Slalom sprint speed, both with and without a hockey ball was not significantly different following the training programme in either group. Maximal sprint speed improved significantly (12.1%) in the HIT group, but there was no significant performance change in the Con group. The findings of this study indicate that a short period of HIT can significantly improve hockey related performance measures, and could be beneficial to athletes and coaches in field settings.

Position-specific Performance Indicators that Discriminate between Successful and Unsuccessful Teams in Elite Women’s Indoor Field Hockey: Implications for Coaching

The aim of this investigation was to establish median performance profiles for the six playing positions in elite women’s indoor hockey and then identify whether these position-specific profiles could discriminate between qualifying (top four), mid-table and relegated teams in the 2011-12 England Hockey premier league. Successful passing in relegated teams was significantly lower (p<0.008) than in mid-table and qualifying teams in four of the five outfield positions. Furthermore, the right backs of qualifying teams demonstrated significantly fewer (p<0.008) unsuccessful passes (x̃=15.5 ±CLs 15.0 and 10.0 respectively) and interceptions (x̃=4.0 ±CLs 4.0 and 3.0 respectively) than relegated teams (x̃=19.5 ±CLs 21.0 and 17.0; x̃=7.5 ±CLs 8.0 and 6.0 respectively). Finally, the right forwards of relegated teams demonstrated significantly fewer (p<0.008) successful interceptions (x̃=4.0 ±CLs 5.0 and 4.0 respectively) than qualifying teams (x̃=5.0 ±CLs 6.0 and 3.0 respectively) and significantly more (p<0.008) unsuccessful interceptions (x̃=5.5 ±CLs 6.0 and 4.0 respectively) than mid-table teams (x̃=3.0 ±CLs 3.0 and 2.0 respectively). Based on these findings, coaches should adapt tactical strategies and personnel deployment accordingly to enhance the likelihood of preparing a qualifying team. Research should build from these data to examine dribbling, pressing and patterns of play when outletting.

21-3-20, hockey féminin [sur gazon], équipe Fémina Sport contre H.E.C. [Hautes Etudes Commerciales, au stade Elisabeth à Paris] : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58573

21-3-20, stade Élisabeth, hockey féminin, équipe des Hautes Etudes Commerciales : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58574

21-3-20, stade Élisabeth, hockey féminin, équipe Fémina-Sport : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58575

Colombes [stade Yves du Manoir], 14/3/20, équipe [féminine de hockey sur gazon] Académia : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58486

Colombes [stade Yves du Manoir], 14/3/20, équipe [féminine de hockey sur gazon] Académia : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58487

25/3/20, hockey [sur gazon], Ecole alsacienne contre Ile de France : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58655

25/3/20, équipe [de hockey sur gazon de l'] Ile de France : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58656

25/3/20, équipe [de hockey sur gazon de l'] Ile de France : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58657

25/3/20, équipe [de hockey sur gazon de l'] Ecole alsacienne : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58658

25/3/20, équipe [de hockey sur gazon de l'] Ecole alsacienne : [photographie de presse] / [Agence Rol]

Référence bibliographique : Rol, 58659

1969-70 Hockey Team

1969-71 Brock Generals Hockey team. Members from left to right - Back row: Tom Kearney (Trainer), Al Kellogg (Coach), John Hull, Craig Morrison, Gregg Law, Frank Mucci, Dale Andreas, Eric Stevens, Serge Girrard, John Clarey, Wayne Kenyon, Reg Egilsson, Dusty Papke, Randy Oiling (Manager). Front row: Ron Powel, Barry Hopkins, Bruce Wormald, Miller Hicks, Fred Carter, Mike Nicholson, Dick Overholt, Chris Shott. Missing: John O'Brien, Barry Elliot.

1970-71 Hockey Team

1970-71 Brock Generals Hockey team. The members from left to right - Back row: Tom Kearney (trainer), Joel Finlay, Tony Grey, Gregg Carrigan, Craig Morrison, Pat Moroney, Rick Charron, Jim Swain, Bill Fuller, Barry Hopkins, Mike McNiven, Rick Sullivan, Ed Barszcz, Phil McCann, Randy Oiling (Manager), Al Kellogg (Coach). Front row: Wayne Butt, Ron Powell, Tim Goodman, Pat McCann, Arkell Farr, Dave Perrin, Gregg Law. Missing: Jeff Della Vedova.