Review of Wearable Technology for Soccer Kicking Analysis
Author Information
Author(s): Palucci Vieira Luiz H., Clemente Filipe M., Silva Rui M., Vargas-Villafuerte Kelly R., Carpes Felipe P.
Primary Institution: Universidad César Vallejo
Hypothesis
Wearable kinematic-based systems can effectively evaluate ball kicking in soccer.
Conclusion
The review found moderate evidence supporting the validity of certain wearable devices for assessing soccer kicking, but limited evidence for their reliability and accuracy.
Supporting Evidence
- Moderate evidence for the concurrent validity of MPU-9150 and PlayerMaker devices.
- Limited evidence for reliability and accuracy of wearable devices in real-game scenarios.
- Most studies showed moderate methodological quality.
Takeaway
This study looked at how wearable devices can help measure soccer kicking. They found that while some devices work well, we still need to learn more about how reliable they are over time.
Methodology
A systematic review of studies on wearable kinematic-based systems for soccer kicking, assessing validity, reliability, and accuracy.
Potential Biases
High risk of bias in participant selection and unclear risk in blinding of outcome assessments.
Limitations
The review primarily included male adult players, limiting generalizability, and many studies had small sample sizes.
Participant Demographics
1011 participants, predominantly male adults, with some studies including youth and elite players.
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