Movement Patterns and Player Load in Professional Padel
Author Information
Author(s): Miralles Ricardo, Martínez-Gallego Rafael, Guzmán José, Ramón-Llin Jesús
Primary Institution: University of Valencia
Hypothesis
Winners of the matches would show greater mobility than the losers.
Conclusion
Winners exhibited significantly higher mobility and performed more accelerations than losers during matches.
Supporting Evidence
- Winners covered a greater distance per hour than losers (MdnWinners = 2518; MdnLosers = 2339 m; p = 0.02).
- Winners performed more accelerations per hour than losers (MdnWinners = 415; MdnLosers = 382; p = 0.04).
- The study provides novel data on movement patterns in padel, emphasizing the importance of mobility in winning matches.
Takeaway
In padel, players who win move more and accelerate more than those who lose, which helps them perform better.
Methodology
Data were collected from 83 male professional padel players during 23 matches using an inertial device to measure movement variables.
Potential Biases
Uncontrolled factors like environmental conditions and psychological state could influence performance.
Limitations
The study's focus on professional players limits generalizability, and competitive intensity was measured only by playtime without considering score.
Participant Demographics
83 male professional padel players aged 20 to 44, with 63 right-handed and 20 left-handed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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