Abstract
PurposeThe aim of this study was to analyze tactical and technical behavior across different ages and genders in young, elite beach volleyball players.MethodsForty teams from the Under-18, Under-20, Under-21, and Under-22 from semifinals and finals of the 2016 World Championships and the 2016 European Championship were analyzed. The sample was composed of 69 sets. The variables studied included: Rally time, set time, match time, serve efficacy (standing serve, floating serve, and jump serve), setting efficacy (forearm, overhand, other, and 2nd attack), attack efficacy, and block efficacy. Student’s t and Mann–Whitney U-tests were used to analyze specific differences between categories.ResultsSignificant differences (p < 0.05) in the pass performance, forearm pass in men (from 78.2 to 49.1%), and overhand pass in men (from 12.2 to 40.45%). In addition, in women forearm pass (from 88.5 to 76.3%) and overhand pass in women (from 1.2 to 9.35%). No significant differences in the effectiveness of attack, rally time, serve, and block efficacy.ConclusionTactical considerations and gender-specific differences in technical variables may be important for training in young players.
Highlights
The goal of sport training is to prepare athletes for the demands of games (García-de-Alcaraz et al, 2016)
Tactical considerations and gender-specific differences in technical variables may be important for training in young players
The results showed significant gendered differences in effectiveness of serve (z = −3.540; p = 0.001) but no significant differences in errors (z = −0.762; p = 0.446) (Figures 1, 2)
Summary
The goal of sport training is to prepare athletes for the demands of games (García-de-Alcaraz et al, 2016). Coaches need reference values for these demands to guide and plan athletes’ training and development (Sheppard et al, 2009). Most of the information available about this topic is related to the physical demands on professional or international players (García-de-Alcaraz et al, 2016). There is, less information available on the demands of games for different age groups. This information is necessary to provide proper, specific training at the different stages of an athlete’s development, and to avoid centering training on physical aspects (Zemková et al, 2017)
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