Background The expectation that training enhances performance is well explored in
professional sport. However, the additional challenges of physical and cognitive maturation …

There is a growing interest in knowing the relationship between biological maturation and
sport performance-related variables of young athletes. The objective of this study is to …

Objectives To examine the influence of quarter outcome and the margin of the score
differential on both the physical activity profile and skill performance of players during …

The aim of the present study was to compare, in 36 highly trained under-15 soccer players,
the respective effects of age, maturity and body dimensions on match running performance …

This review provides a definition for multidirectional speed (MDS) and evaluates its technical
and mechanical underpinnings. This review explores each component of MDS while …

Background In recent years, there has been a large expansion in literature pertaining to the
game of Australian football (AF). Furthermore, there have been a number of rule changes …

Objectives To develop a physiological performance and anthropometric attribute model to
predict Australian Football League draft selection. Design Cross-sectional observational …

Fundamental motor skills (FMS) are the basic elements of more complex sport-specific skills
and should be mastered at the end of early childhood; however, the relationship between …

Professional soccer clubs invest significantly into the development of their academy
prospects with the hopes of producing elite players. Talented youngsters in elite …

Objectives To use physical and anthropometric parameters to predict playing status in junior
Australian Football. Design Cross-sectional observational. Methods Participants were …