Speranza, Michael J. A. and Gabbett, Tim J. and Greene, David A. and Johnston, Rich D. and Townshend, Andrew D. (2017) Tackle characteristics and outcomes in match-play rugby league: the relationship with tackle ability and physical qualities. Science and Medicine in Football, 1 (3). pp. 265-271. ISSN 2473-3938
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined tackle characteristics and their relationships with match-play tackle outcomes, tackling ability, and physical qualities in rugby league players.
Methods: Fifteen rugby league matches were analysed, with the tackle characteristics and outcomes of 2355 tackle events coded. Muscle strength and power tests, and a standardized assessment of tackling ability were performed in 16 players. Results: Medium body position, utilizing a shoulder or smother tackles, and producing leg drive upon contact decreased the odds of a missed tackle. Performing a front-on tackle, with a contact zone at the chest region reduced the odds of an offload. Tackling ability was significantly related to defenders moving forward prior to contact (rs = 0.60, 95% CI 0.15–0.85, P = 0.02), front-on tackles (rs = 0.53, 95% CI 0.05–0.81, P = 0.04), and displaying medium body height (rs = 0.57, 95% CI 0.10–0.83, P = 0.02) in match-play tackles. Lower-body strength was significantly related to defenders exhibiting a medium body position (rs = 0.60, 95% CI 0.15–0.85, P = 0.01) and the ball-carrier being placed on their back (rs = 0.72, 95% CI 0.35–0.90, P = 0.002).
Conclusion: The findings suggest that match-play tackle performance is related to both tackle characteristics and physical qualities.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Institute for Resilient Regions |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Institute for Resilient Regions |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Sep 2019 03:45 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2019 05:31 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | defence, wrestle, contact, collision, strength |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science > 110699 Human Movement and Sports Science not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1080/24733938.2017.1361041 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/36436 |
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