Influence of Rule Manipulation on Technical–Tactical Actions in Young Basketball Players: A Scoping Review

The purpose of this scoping review was to analyse the effect of rules modification on technical and tactical action in young basketball. The publications search period ranged from January 2007 to December 2021. The search covered the following electronic databases: SCOPUS, SportDiscus, and the Web of Science core collection. Following this search process, 18 articles were included in the review. The following variables were analysed: characteristics of the sample, the constraints manipulated, the duration of the intervention, and the effect on technical–tactical actions. The studies reviewed modified the following constraints: (a) number of players (66.7%), (b) court dimensions (27.8%), (c) ball/player interactions (11.1%), and (d) ball/player interactions, basket height, game time and number of baskets (5.6%, respectively). The findings show that rule manipulation can increase players’ participation and promote the variability of players’ actions. The current evidence about rule modification in youth basketball presents areas in which more studies are needed to have a complete perspective of their impact in practice and competition through the different stages of players’ development. Taking into account individual needs and developmental stages, further studies should consider different age groups (e.g., from U-10 to zU-14) and female players. Expanding scientific knowledge in this area would help coaches make short- and long-term plans in accordance with players’ developmental stages.This work was supported by Basket 2.0 project granted by Fundación Séneca—Agencia de Ciencia y Tecnologia de la Región de Murcia

Análisis del golpeo de fondo en jóvenes jugadores de tenis en una competición modificada mediante sensores inteligentes

Use of smart devices to show the effect of modification rules and sports equipment on technical-tactical behavior in training stages, opens a new field of study to improve the teaching-learning processes. The objective of the study is to use the smart sensor “Zepp Tennis 2.2.1”, to know the impact of a modified competition (net height = 0.80m and field dimensions = 18.00x8.23m) in under-10 tennis players, according to the comprehensive approach criteria of optimization. The hits (n =7758) during 40 matches played by 20 players (average age = 9.46 ± 0.66 years) were the unit analysis. The study variables were as follows; a) number of strokes, b) percentage of hits impact in sweet spot racket; c) ball speed; and d) ball spin. The results show as follow: a) an increase in the use of flat strokes over topspin and slice; and b) scarce flat and slice play of the flat backhand appearance, nevertheless they show better values of linear and rotational speed than forehands. Decrease net height and court dimensions promote offensive behaviors in young tennis players. This offensive behavior coincides with the recommendations that encourage comprehensive approach to develop an optimal teaching-learning process. La utilización de dispositivos inteligentes para observar el efecto de la modificación de reglas y equipamientos deportivos sobre las conducta técnico-táctica en etapas de formación, abre un nuevo campo de estudio en la mejora de los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje. El objetivo de estudio es utilizar el sensor inteligente “Zepp Tennis 2.2.1”, para conocer el impacto de una competición modificada (altura de la red= 0,80m y dimensiones del campo= 18,00x8,23m) en jugadores de tenis sub-10, atendiendo a los criterios de optimización de las enseñanzas comprensivas. La unidad de análisis fueron los golpeos ejecutados (n=7758) en 40 partidos por 20 jugadores (edad media= 9.46±0.66 años). Las variables de estudio son: a) número de golpeos; b) porcentaje de golpes que impactan en el punto dulce de la raqueta; c) velocidad de bola; y d) revoluciones por minuto de la pelota. Los resultados más destacables son: a) un aumento del uso de golpeos planos sobre los de efecto liftado y cortado; y b) escasa aparición en juego del revés plano y cortado, aunque muestren mejores valores de velocidad lineal y rotacional que los golpeos de derecha. La reducción de la altura de la red y las dimensiones del campo inducen a los jóvenes jugadores a una conducta ofensiva de juego. Este comportamiento ofensivo, coincide con las recomendaciones que promueven las enseñanzas comprensivas sobre un proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje óptimo.&nbsp

Pasados y presente. Estudios para el profesor Ricardo García Cárcel

Ricardo García Cárcel (Requena, 1948) estudió Historia en Valencia bajo el magisterio de Joan Reglà, con quien formó parte del primer profesorado de historia moderna en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. En esta universidad, desde hace prácticamente cincuenta años, ha desarrollado una extraordinaria labor docente y de investigación marcada por un sagaz instinto histórico, que le ha convertido en pionero de casi todo lo que ha estudiado: las Germanías, la historia de la Cataluña moderna, la Inquisición, las culturas del Siglo de Oro, la Leyenda Negra, Felipe II, Felipe V, Austrias y Borbones, la guerra de la Independencia, la historia cultural, los mitos de la historia de España... Muy pocos tienen su capacidad para reflexionar, ordenar, analizar, conceptualizar y proponer una visión amplia y llena de matices sobre el pasado y las interpretaciones historiográficas. A su laboriosidad inimitable se añade una dedicación sin límites en el asesoramiento de alumnos e investigadores e impulsando revistas, dosieres, seminarios o publicaciones colectivas. Una mínima correspondencia a su generosidad lo constituye este volumen a manera de ineludible agradecimiento

Perceived self-efficacy by Under-10 tennis players when scaling the equipment and play area

The modification of child-sports aims to develop an optimal learning environment that facilitates the emergence of desirable psychological outcomes (e.g., self-efficacy). The aim of the study was to assess the effect of reducing net height and court size on self-efficacy and shot-efficacy of U-10 tennis players in a real-game context. Twenty U-10 tennis players (M = 9.46, SD = 0.66 years of age; M = 3.65, SD = 1.53 years of tennis experience) played two round-robin tournaments one week apart in the same order and schedule. The first tournament was played under the International Tennis Federation’s Tennis 10s regulation at green stage (GT). Afterwards, the modified tournament (MT) was played with the same regulation GT, however, net height (0.91 m–0.80 m) and court size (23.77 m × 8.23 m–18.00 m × 8.23 m) were reduced. Results accomplished using Bayesian and Frequentist inferences showed an increase in players’ self-efficacy when serving in MT than GT (BF10 = 4.796; δ = −0.576; and p = .011). This is increase may be due to a reduction in their serving faults in MT (BF10 = 6.169; δ = −0.591; and p = .010). Therefore, reducing net height and court size enhances the serve performance and self-efficacy and thus promotes positive tennis experiences.This work was supported by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness, Spain, under Grant [DEP2016-76873-P] (AEI/FEDER, UE); Project “Notational Analysis in Sport Science”, by the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness [DEP2017-90641-REDT] (AEI/FEDER,UE); financial aid to “Pre-doctoral Research Scholarship”, by Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (BES-2017-081384); and Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (grant number UIDB/00447/2020, awarded to CIPER – “Centro Interdisciplinar para o Estudo da Performance Humana” (unit 447)

Influence of Rule Manipulation on Technical–Tactical Actions in Young Basketball Players: A Scoping Review

The purpose of this scoping review was to analyse the effect of rules modification on technical and tactical action in young basketball. The publications search period ranged from January 2007 to December 2021. The search covered the following electronic databases: SCOPUS, SportDiscus, and the Web of Science core collection. Following this search process, 18 articles were included in the review. The following variables were analysed: characteristics of the sample, the constraints manipulated, the duration of the intervention, and the effect on technical–tactical actions. The studies reviewed modified the following constraints: (a) number of players (66.7%), (b) court dimensions (27.8%), (c) ball/player interactions (11.1%), and (d) ball/player interactions, basket height, game time and number of baskets (5.6%, respectively). The findings show that rule manipulation can increase players’ participation and promote the variability of players’ actions. The current evidence about rule modification in youth basketball presents areas in which more studies are needed to have a complete perspective of their impact in practice and competition through the different stages of players’ development. Taking into account individual needs and developmental stages, further studies should consider different age groups (e.g., from U-10 to zU-14) and female players. Expanding scientific knowledge in this area would help coaches make short- and long-term plans in accordance with players’ developmental stages

Influence of Rule Manipulation on Technical–Tactical Actions in Young Basketball Players: A Scoping Review

The purpose of this scoping review was to analyse the effect of rules modification on technical and tactical action in young basketball. The publications search period ranged from January 2007 to December 2021. The search covered the following electronic databases: SCOPUS, SportDiscus, and the Web of Science core collection. Following this search process, 18 articles were included in the review. The following variables were analysed: characteristics of the sample, the constraints manipulated, the duration of the intervention, and the effect on technical–tactical actions. The studies reviewed modified the following constraints: (a) number of players (66.7%), (b) court dimensions (27.8%), (c) ball/player interactions (11.1%), and (d) ball/player interactions, basket height, game time and number of baskets (5.6%, respectively). The findings show that rule manipulation can increase players’ participation and promote the variability of players’ actions. The current evidence about rule modification in youth basketball presents areas in which more studies are needed to have a complete perspective of their impact in practice and competition through the different stages of players’ development. Taking into account individual needs and developmental stages, further studies should consider different age groups (e.g., from U-10 to zU-14) and female players. Expanding scientific knowledge in this area would help coaches make short- and long-term plans in accordance with players’ developmental stages