A comparison of time-motion and technical-tactical variables between age groups of female judo matches.
The aim of the study was to verify differences between age groups of female judo matches in time-motion and technical-tactical analysis. The sample was composed of pre-cadet (13-14 years, n = 148), cadet (15-16 years, n = 228), junior (17-19 years, n = 104) and senior (>20 years, n = 237) groups. The time-motion indicators consisted of total combat time, standing combat time, displacement without contact, gripping time, total time of techniques, groundwork combat time and pause time, per match and by each combat/pause cycle. Technical and tactical variables were also collected. The one-way analysis of variance and a post hoc test were conducted, P ≤ 0.05. Cadets, with a median of 7 (2, 12), had a number of combat/pause cycles different from junior, with 3 (1, 8.5). Regarding time-motion per match and per cycle, senior had longer total combat time, standing combat time and gripping time than other groups. Senior presented lower frequency of leg techniques than pre-cadet, cadet and junior. Time-motion and technical-tactical variables effects in female judo athletes emphasise the difference between seniors and other groups.
a Martial Arts and Combat Sports Research Group - School of Physical Education and Sport , University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil.
Bianca
B
Miarka
Rubiana
R
Cury
Ricardo
R
Julianetti
Rafael
R
Battazza
Ursula Ferreira
UF
Julio
Michel
M
Calmet
Emerson
E
Franchini
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D003163:Competitive Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000502:physiology*; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013996:Time and Motion Studies; D055815:Young Adult
judo; martial arts and women’s groups; task performance and analysis; time and motion studies