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The effectiveness of a tactical games approach in the teaching of invasion games
Publication . Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Gouveia, Bruna; Marques, Adilson; Kliegel, Matthias; Rodrigues, Ana; Prudente, João; Prudente, João Filipe; Rodrigues, Ana; Lopes, Helder; Ihle, Andreas
Abstract:
Purpose: The main purposes of this study were (a) to assess the effectiveness of the tactical games approach on
students’ invasion game performance when compared to the technique-oriented approach, and (b) to investigate
whether there was a difference in motor engagement time (MET) between the both pedagogical approaches.
Method: The sample consisted of 79 students (13-16 years), allocated to the Intervention Group (IG) following
the tactical games protocol, or to the Control Group (CG) following the technique-oriented approach.
Psychomotor performance was assessed by the Game Performance Assessment Instrument. MET was assessed
by direct observation. Results: Both pedagogical approaches promoted off- and on-the-ball movement over eight
consecutive weeks. Comparing the effectiveness of these two teaching approaches, no difference was found.
However, collapsed across the two time points, students had better on-the-ball decision-making in the tactical
games approach, as well as more MET. Conclusion: Continued replication of this research including long term
follow-up is necessary to further strengthen the generalizability of these findings across alternative school
contexts.
Analyzing the influence of playing time and partial score on the tactical behavior in the duel 2 vs 2 in the offensive process in handball, using the polar coordinates technique
Publication . Prudente, João; Sousa, Duarte; Sequeira, Pedro; López-López, José Antonio; Hernández-Mendo, Antonio; Prudente, João Filipe; Sousa, Duarte
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Different studies have referred that the playing time and partial score, as well as the interaction between these two influences the behaviors of players and teams. With this study we intended to realize the complex reality of tactical behavior in the attack in Men´s European Cup, by detecting behavior patterns and linking them to playing time and partial score.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We used the observational methodology and for data analysis we used the polar coordinates. An instrument of observation has been constructed <em>ad hoc</em> and validated. The tool optimization included the quality data control, using the analysis of intra and inter observer reliability by Cohen's Kappa index (range between .85 and 1), beyond the application of generalizability analysis (G indexes are suitable for all models estimated) confirming the instrument reliability. The sample contained all of 2<em>vs</em>2 situations that occurred during the organized offensive process in numerical equality 6<em>vs</em>6, in sixteen games (n = 390). </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As main results we can refer that the playing time influenced the decision-making in relation to the tactical means used, excepting the last ten minutes, where no patterns were found. The results also show that there are fewer behavior patterns when the score is a draw.</span></p>
Expeditious procedures to support the educational process in combat sports: an exploratory study
Publication . Lopes, Hélder; Fernando, Catarina; Prudente, João; Simões, Joana; Vieira, Miguel; Vicente, António; Lopes, Helder; Fernando, Catarina; Prudente, João Filipe
As bolas paradas no futebol jovem: a opinião dos treinadores
Publication . Loureiro, Nuno; Teixeira, Eduardo; Costa, João Paulo; Prudente, João; Prudente, João Filipe; Sequeira, Pedro
As bolas paradas têm ganho importância no futebol nas últimas décadas devido à sua
influência no resultado final dos jogos. No entanto no futebol jovem ainda são poucos
os estudos neste âmbito. O objetivo deste estudo foi auscultar a opinião dos
treinadores acerca da importância das bolas paradas no futebol jovem, nomeadamente
as diferenças relativamente ao futebol profissional, os exercícios utilizados no treino,
a importância do lado estratégico e como potenciar o aparecimento de especialistas
nestes lances. Foram entrevistados seis treinadores com experiência na primeira liga
portuguesa de futebol, tendo sido utilizada a entrevista semi-estruturada como
instrumento de recolha de dados. A análise e interpretação do conteúdo das
entrevistas permitiu identificar que os treinadores consideram que o treino destes
lances no futebol jovem deve ter características diferentes do futebol profissional, que
os exercícios de treino no futebol jovem devam ser direcionados para a aprendizagem
do jogo e dos seus princípios. Quanto ao lado estratégico indicaram que é mais
relevante nos escalões mais avançados e nas competições nacionais. Para a
potenciação do talento existe a necessidade de maior volume de treino destes lances
específicos e também treino individual.
Methodological approach to evaluate interactive behaviors in team games: an example in handball
Publication . Prudente, João; Garganta, Júlio; Anguera, M. Teresa; Prudente, João Filipe
behaviors in Team Games, most precisely goalkeeper
interaction with defenders. The aim of this study is to
understand the performance of a handball goalkeeper, not
only by the results of their own actions, but by integrating
in the model the interactive actions between goalkeeper and
defenders. The requirements of observational methodology
are observed to gather data and we used sequential analysis
and polar coordinates techniques to analyze data. The data
are gathered from a natural environment where players have
their behaviors, i.e., from handball matches in high level
competitions context. Using an observational tool specially
created and validated by an expert panel, the data was
registered in a sequential way to make possible the
sequential analysis with lags, prospective and
retrospectively made.
The results show the goalkeeper performance is
significantly associated with defenders actions.