Tracking of wheelchair rugby players in the 2008 Demolition Derby final

K J Sarro; M S Misuta; Brendan J Burkett; L A Malone; R M L Barros

doi:10.1080/02640410903428541

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Tracking of wheelchair rugby players in the 2008 Demolition Derby final

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Tracking of wheelchair rugby players in the 2008 Demolition Derby final

K J Sarro, M S Misuta, Brendan J Burkett, L A Malone and R M L Barros

Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol.28(2), pp.193-200

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02640410903428541

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biomechanics

kinematics

wheelchair sport

disability sport

quad rugby

The kinematics of male wheelchair rugby players (n = 8) during the final match of the 2008 Demolition Derby were assessed using two cameras (10 Hz) and a tracking method based on image-processing techniques. The players' on-court trajectory, total and accumulated distances covered, distances covered during working and stopped game clock, and average velocity were calculated. The players covered 2294.7 ± 391.5 m in the first half and 2245.4 ± 431.5 m in the second half. The average velocity was 14.5% greater in the first (1.22 ± 0.21 m · s-1) than in the second half (1.05 ± 0.20 m · s-1). The reduction in velocity was most marked in players with less functional capacity. The working game clock represented 48% of total game time (32 of 66.8 minutes) and the distance covered by all players during working game clock was 60% of the overall distance covered during the whole game (36,323 m). The results provide new information regarding the dynamics of a wheelchair rugby match and should aid coaches in planning effective training and coaching strategies.

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Title: Tracking of wheelchair rugby players in the 2008 Demolition Derby final
Authors: K J Sarro (Author) - Campinas State University, Brazil
M S Misuta (Author) - Campinas State University, Brazil
Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
L A Malone (Author) - Lakeshore Foundation, United States
R M L Barros (Author) - Campinas State University, Brazil
Publication details: Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol.28(2), pp.193-200
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1080/02640410903428541
ISSN: 0264-0414
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450042002621
Output Type: Journal article

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