Spyridon Plakias, Vasilis Armatas, Giannis Giakas

Inswing or Outswing Corner Kicks? A Meta-Analysis of Offensive Outcomes in Professional Soccer

Coaching

Background: Although corner kicks are the most tactically analyzed set pieces in professional soccer, there is still no consensus on whethe...

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This paper addresses a long-standing tactical debate in professional soccer concerning the optimal delivery method for corner kicks: inswinging versus...

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Al Azim, Houda Bougrine, Jakir Hossain, Ismail Laher, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Ayoub Saeidi, Hassane Zouhal

Body Composition, Hand Grip Strength, and Leg Strength in Various Sports

Sports

Background: Body composition, leg strength ratio, and handgrip strength could significantly affect and predict aspects of health and athlet...

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Teerapong Panichram, Khanita Khumsingsan, Watunyou Khamros

Time pressure and player disadvantage: Effects on jump performance in simulated matches of well-trained amateur handball players

Sports

Background: At the end of a handball match, when players are physically disadvantaged and pressured by time, their overall fitness declines...

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Eka Fitri Novita Sari, Nofi Marlina Siregar, Sigit Nugroho, Lala Septem Riza, Masnur Ali, Novri Asri

Game-Based Training Model: Does It Improve Fundamental Badminton Young Athletes' Skills?

Sports

Background: The application of game models in badminton for young athletes is considered very appropriate. Game models incorporate training...

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David Cobos-Valiente, Jerónimo García-Fernández, Moisés Grimaldi-Puyana

Sports infrastructure as a training environment: Participation patterns and adherence challenges in rural municipalities

Sports

Background: Rural areas face persistent challenges in promoting regular sports participation due to demographic ageing, limited infrastruct...

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This study offers a timely and pertinent examination of sports participation challenges in rural municipalities, framing infrastructure not just as a...

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Wawan Sundawan Suherman, Soni Nopembri, Sigit Dwi Andrianto, Fitri Agung Nanda, Dewi Nurhidayah, Novriansyah Novriansyah, José Vicente García-Jiménez

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Emotional Management Instrument in Indonesian Futsal Players

Psychology

Background: Emotional management is a key psychological factor influencing futsal performance, but available measurement instruments are st...

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This study presents a crucial contribution to sport psychology by addressing the pressing need for a contextually relevant and rigorously validated em...

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Fadilah Umar, Deddy Whinata Kardiyanto, Giri Prayogo, Misbah Misbah, Dina Listiani

Usability Testing of Web-Based Anti-Doping Monitoring (Haloatlet 1.0) for Physical Impairment Athletes

Sports

Background: Athletes with disabilities still have limited access to digital anti-doping education, reflecting low digital readiness and une...

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Khalid Hammouri, Mahmoud R Azam, Amr Mohmed Soliman

Mindfulness and its relationship with psychological well-being among gifted student-athletes

Psychology

Background: This study examined the level of mindfulness and its relationship with psychological well-being among gifted student-athletes i...

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Cristian Yanez, Diego Calderon, Jose David Peralta, German Jimenez, Oscar Henriquez, Liliana Vergara, Julio Angulo, Nestor Ochoa

Menstrual cycle on internal and external load in amateur women CrossFit players

Sports

Background: Female physical performance can be influenced by perceived, physiological, and physical factors, making it an important field f...

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This study critically examines the often-debated influence of the menstrual cycle (MC) on the physiological and performance parameters of amateur wome...

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Vinolia Baskara Seliyan, Mary Glory Ponrani Mohanraj, Josyula Tejaswi, Vinu Wilson, Parveen Kumar, Debajit Karmakar, Yuni Astuti

The effect of unified rhythmic activity on psychological factors among girls with mild intellectual disability: A randomized controlled trial

Psychology

Background: Girls with mild intellectual disability experience persistent deficits in adaptive behavior, coping skills, and social integrat...

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