Skilled Players Research Articles

Never Too Much-More talent in football (always) leads to more success.

Though it may appear counterintuitive, certain positive attributes can eventually have negative consequences when taken to an extreme. This concept is exemplified in sports, where an increase in talent among team members initially leads to improved success, but beyond a certain threshold, excessive talent can adversely affect the team. This occurrence is known as the Too Much Talent (TMT) effect, wherein status conflicts among highly skilled players can hinder team performance, particularly in sports that require coordination and cooperation. While early evidence supported the TMT effect in team sports, its validity has recently been challenged. In this study, we analyzed a comprehensive dataset consisting of 780 data points across 42 seasons from seven top European football (soccer) leagues to examine the TMT effect's presence. Our findings reveal that football does not exhibit the TMT effect. Instead, we observed a consistent, positive correlation between the number of skilled players on a team and team success. Additionally, talent did not display diminishing returns, as its impact on success remained stable even at the highest concentrations of talent. We relate our results to existing theories and propose that future research comparing more individualistic and interdependent team sports could further enhance the field.

Integrated Training Plan for Youth Soccer Players: Focus on SABC

Structured and effective physical training is the primary key to unlocking their full potential on the field. SABC can help young football players improve their reaction speed to on-field situations, enhance ball control with greater accuracy and effectiveness, and make more precise and timely passing decisions. Furthermore, it helps improve the ability to create goal-scoring opportunities and enhance high-speed running and dribbling skills, enabling them to attack the opponent's defense more effectively. This research aimed to design an integrated training program focused on Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The study's respondents consisted of 30 young football players aged 15.5 ± 0.5 years. The experimental training program was conducted twice a week for 12 weeks, with initial and final measurements taken. This training included various exercises focused on Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The data analysis results indicated that the SABC training had a significantly positive impact on player skill improvement. The discussion concludes that a holistic approach to football training, considering Speed, Agility, Balance, and Coordination, is an effective approach to enhancing the quality of young football players. This training program helps develop more comprehensive and high-quality players in various aspects of the game. The findings of this research have important practical implications for coaches, football organizations, and young players looking to improve their SABC skills. In future research, there may be room to further understand the role of each aspect of SABC in improving the performance of young football players. Keywords: Performance improvement; Speed; Agility; Balance; Coordination.

Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skilled basketball players

Based on the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning (Wulf & Lewthwaite, 2016), optimal motor performance and learning will occur through the influence of the two motivational factors of enhanced expectancies and autonomy support (self-controlled practice) as well as the attentional factor of the external focus of attention. Recently, some researchers tested this theory on different motor tasks using novices. However, it seems that this theory has not been tested in skilled athletes. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on the accuracy of free throws of skilled basketball players. The participants were 56 skilled adult basketball players (28 men; average age = 27.75 ± 3.31 years; 28 women, average age = 27.18 ± 3.63 years) who were randomly divided into two self-control and yoked groups. Each group performed 80 basketball free throw trials in four different attention conditions (external, internal, holistic, control) as a counterbalance, so that each participant made 20 basketball free throws in each attention condition. The results showed that skilled basketball players in the self-controlled group performed better than the yoked group when they could choose the color of the ball. The results also showed that focusing on external or holistic cues compared to focusing on internal cues improved basketball free throw performance in skilled players. However, the results did not show a difference between external and holistic attention with the control condition. The control condition was also similar to the internal attention condition. In summary, the results of this research could only partially support the OPTIMAL theory and showed that each of the two variables of self-controlled practice and external or holistic focus of attention separately and independently affect the motor performance of skilled basketball players and their additive effect was not observed. It is suggested that coaches try to use autonomy support as well as external or holistic focus of attention in practical situations to improve the motor performance of skilled athletes.

The Effectiveness of English in Supporting Communication with Customers to Provide the Best Service in the World of Work

This research aims to determine the description of workers' ability to speak English, English is needed to communicate via online media/internet both with fellow actors and with consumers consisting of domestic consumers and tourists. The total sample technique used in this research was 70 people. The description of the characteristics of MSME actors consists of age, education, length of business, and media ownership, while the characteristics of MSMEs are presented based on micro, small and medium business scale. English language skills are measured based on the ability to read, understand and interpret messages on social media. Based on the formulation of research objectives and the results of data analysis tests, it can be concluded that the description of the characteristics of MSME actors mostly includes those of productive age (80%), most of the respondents are male (40%), the education of MSME actors is dominated by undergraduate graduates (60%), and has Most have more than 5 years of experience and most have more than 1(77.14%) media experience. The characteristics of business scale include small scale (50%), only 1.43% of medium scale ones were in the research sample. The description of the English language skills of MSME players is quite good with an average score of 3.32, while the ability to use media has a better average score than English language skills, namely 3.42. The results of the correlational analysis show that there is a very real positive relationship between English language ability and media use ability, which is expressed by an r value of 0.993, meaning that the higher the English language ability, the higher the media use ability.

Behavioral skills training produces acquisition and generalization of run-blocking skills of high school football players.

Behavioral skills training (BST) has been used to improve football players' performance in one prior study, but limited data were collected on how the skill generalized from the training environment to the natural environment. The purpose of this study was to further evaluate the effects of BST in enhancing football players' performance while also evaluating the generalization of a skill taught in a training environment (i.e., practice) to the natural environment (i.e., game-simulated scrimmage). This study included five high school offensive line football players and recorded their run-blocking skills in the training context and a game context in baseline and following BST. The results showed that BST improved performance in the training environment, with run-blocking skills slightly generalizing from the training environment to game-simulated scrimmages. When BST was conducted in the natural environment, it further improved the participants' run-blocking skills.

ANALISIS KETERAMPILAN TEKNIK DASAR PEMAIN SEPAKBOLA SEKOLAH SEPAKBOLA (SSB) BENGKULU MUDA

The problem in this study is not maximized in heading, passing, shooting, dribbling, and control, especially U-10 years. Therefore this study aims to determine the analysis of the basic technical skills of soccer players of Bengkulu soccer school (SSB).This type of research is descriptive research. The population in this study were 50 players who came from SSB Bengkulu players. Sample withdrawal is done with data collection techniques using proposive sampling. The sample in this study were 50 SSB Bengkulu players with specifications of 15 people aged 8, 15 people aged 10 and 20 people aged 12. The research instrument was a basic soccer technique test. Analysis of research data using frequency distribution techniques with percentage calculations P = F / N x100%. Based on the results of the study that 1) dribbling skills are in the "less" category, 2) shooting skills are in the "less" category, 3) passing & control skills in the "medium" category and 4) heading skills in the "medium" category. It can be concluded that the basic soccer technique skills of Bengkulu Soccer School (SSB) Football players have an average ability in the "medium" category.

Application-Oriented Pattern Analysis Utilizing the SPTA Algorithm for Efficient Targeted Sequential Pattern Mining

In the gaming business, esports, also known as competitive gaming, has ushered in a new age that has brought up some innovative issues. One of these challenges is determining the level of player competency based on their plans and talents. Using game traces from Rocket League, a one-of-a-kind "soccer with rocket-powered cars" game, this investigation focuses on the automatic recognition of skill shots, an essential component of player performance. Challenges arise for classic pattern matching algorithms due to the unique characteristics of each skill performance. A Player Skill Modeling through Data-Centric Patterns (PSM-DCP) strategy that uses pattern mining and supervised learning techniques offers a solution to this issue. To highlight the potential of our system for player modeling shows that it can efficiently detect a wide variety of Rocket League abilities and shots. Also confirm the efficacy of this technique by conducting a comprehensive set of tests, which reveals that it is able to effectively differentiate and evaluate skillshots. The study results have a wide range of implications for various applications within esports. These applications include the improvement of match-making algorithms, the provision of assistance to game commentators in the form of insightful assessments, and the development of learning systems that are intended to improve player abilities. This study not only tackles the unique context of Rocket League, but it also offers a framework for exploiting data-centric techniques in esports analytics. This allows for additional developments and applications in competitive gaming, which opens up new paths for possibilities.

Comparing development-matched and age-matched play targets: A replication and extension.

Previous research has supported selecting development-matched targets rather than age-matched targets to teach play skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. However, few studies have been conducted, and replications and extensions of this research are needed. The current study replicated Pane et al. (2022) by comparing the acquisition of development-matched and age-matched play targets when teaching play skills to four children with autism. No contrived prompts or consequences were used to teach play skills in either condition. Extensions included identifying targets via a newer version of the Developmental Play Assessment, targeting different play categories, assessing additional imitation skills, and conducting a caregiver assessment to identify socially valid toys, play actions, and vocalizations based on each participant's common experiences and preferences as well as their caregiver's values and preferences. As in Pane et al., participants demonstrated a higher level of scripted play actions in the development-matched condition.

Analisis Literasi Keuangan Penggunaan Fintech Payment Bagi Pelaku Usaha UMKM

The ability to manage finances well (financial literacy) is very important for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to run their businesses. It is hoped that the use of fintech payment services can improve the financial literacy skills of MSME players. This research aims to analyze the level of financial literacy of MSMEs that use fintech payment services. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach through case studies. Data collection using in-depth interviews and observations of 10 MSMEs using fintech in Leuwiliang Bogor. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The research results show that the use of fintech helps MSMEs in financial planning, recording transactions, and accessing financial information, and financial literacy shows that it can help MSMEs in good financial knowledge, good financial management for MSME players. Increasing MSME financial literacy such as recording transactions and planning daily expenses. MSMEs already understand because special assistance and training for the use of fintech can improve MSMEs' financial literacy better.

The Effectiveness of a Differentiated Learning Strategy using Flexible Groups to Improve Football Skills and Keep It

In this research, it was aimed to determine the effect of the differentiated training strategy on the development of football skills by using flexible grouping in order to develop and make permanent football skills. The research consisted of 147 second grade students of Saif Al-Dawla Junior High School, Al-Karkh, Baghdad Third Education Department. Groups are control group (KG; n:8; Age 22.7±.1.5yeer, height 171±6.8 cm, body weight 65.4±3.3 kg; BMI 22.4±2.7and experimental group (DG; n:12; Age 21.9±.2.1 year, height 170.6±5.4cm, body weight 64.2±5.5 kg; BMI It is divided into two equal groups: 22.7±2.9. Put down, Passing and Rolling tests were applied to the research group at the beginning and end of the study. Tested for differences between groups with unpaired t-tests. Results were considered significant when p<0.05. The research hypothesis assumes that there is a statistically significant difference at the significance level (p<0.01) between the Pre-test and post-test mean score results of the experimental and control groups in favor of the posttest group in terms of football skill development. test. The post-test mean results for the two study groups were statistically significantly different at the significance level (p<0.01) and favored the experimental group. The post-test and post-test (post-test) results for the maintenance range experimental group were statistically significantly different at the significance level (p<0.01). There was a statistically significant difference between the results of the soccer skill posttest and the maintenance test. In conludes; emphasizes that differentiated learning is a promising approach to nurture adaptive behavior and develop basic skills in football players.

A Study of Racket Weight Adaptation in Advanced and Beginner Badminton Players.

The jump smash is the most aggressive manoeuvre in badminton. Racket parameters may be the key factor affecting the performance of jump smash. Previous studies have focused only on the biomechanical characteristics of athletes or on racket parameters in isolation, with less observation of the overall performance of the human-racket system. This study aims to explore the effects of different racket weights on neuromuscular control strategies in advanced and beginner players. Nonnegative matrix factorisation (NMF) was used to extract the muscle synergies of players when jumping smash using different rackets (3U, 5U), and K-means clustering was used to obtain the fundamental synergies. Uncontrolled manifold (UCM) analyses were used to establish links between synergy and motor performance, and surface electromyography (sEMG) was mapped to each spinal cord segment. The study found significant differences (P < 0.05) in the postural muscles of skilled players and significant differences (P < 0.001) in the upper-limb muscles of beginners when the racket weight was increased. Advanced players adapt to the increase in racket weight primarily by adjusting the timing of the activation of the third synergy. Combined synergy in advanced players is mainly focused on the backswing, while that in beginners is mainly focused on the frontswing. This suggests that advanced players may be more adept at utilising the postural muscles and their coordination with the upper-limb muscles to adapt to different rackets. In addition, the motor experience can help athletes adapt more quickly to heavier rackets, and this adaptation occurs primarily by adjusting the temporal phase and covariation characteristics of the synergies rather than by increasing the number of synergies.

A 10-week neuromuscular program improved specific skills in young competitive tennis players

The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of neuromuscular training on the performance of young tennis players. Eleven young tennis players (4 girls, 7 boys; age: 13.36 ± .5; weight: 46.54 ± 7.97; height: 160.45 ± 8.38; APHV 12.90 ± .51) participated and were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EG), which underwent neuromuscular training twice a week for 10 weeks, or a control group (CG), which followed only their regular tennis training without physical preparation. Performance was measured by variables such as bilateral and unilateral countermovement jump (CMJ), 30cm drop jump (DJ) bilateral and unilateral, bilateral and unilateral horizontal jump (SH), modified 505 agility test (CD) performed with both right and left legs, 20-meter sprint (20m), 3kg medicine ball throw (BM) overhead, and the Course- Navette test (CN). The impact of the training was determined by effect size. The results showed that the EG significantly improved in all variables while the CG did not, indicating that implementing a neuromuscular training program may be an effective method for improving the performance of young competitive tennis players, enhancing their physical attributes in both lower and upper body.

Analysis of the Dominant Aspects of Libero’s Basic Skills

The physical fitness parameters of players in the libero position need to be measured to maintain performance with training that is appropriate to the needs of supporting movement performance as a libero. The aim of this research is to analyze the basic skills of Libero players. This is quantitative research that uses skill tests as a research instrument. The test instruments used include grip strength tests, sit-and-reach, running, push-up, sit-up, back-up, and vertical jumps. The research population is volleyball players in the position of libero in the Volleyball Student Activity Unit at Surabaya State University. The sampling technique used was a total sampling of 12 students. The data was analyzed descriptively and quantitatively to determine the average skill characteristics of Libero players. The research results show that the average sit and reach test measurement result for male players is 37.93 and for female players is 40.70. The average left-hand grip strength test result for men is 39.43 and for women is 26.8. The average right-hand grip strength test result for men is 41.29 and for women is 28.40. The average result of the push-up test for men is 34.29, and for women, it is 38.80. The average result of the sit-up test for male players is 44.14, and for females, it is 54.00. The average back-up test result for male players is 76.00, and for women, it is 76.00. The average running test result for men is 9.81 and for women is 9.64. The average result of the vertical jump test for men is 55.14 cm, and for women, it is 48.80 cm. The results of this research are useful for trainers as a consideration in preparing special physical training programs that suit the characteristics of liberos.

Noisy condition and three-point shot performance in skilled basketball players: the limited effect of self-talk.

In modern basketball, the three-point shot plays an important tactical role. Basketball players often face the distraction from audience and opponents, necessitating psychological skill to maintain their performance. The study examined the effects of self-talk interventions on the three-point shot performance under quiet and noisy conditions. It involved 42 national second-level basketball players and used a 2 (Condition: quiet condition, noisy condition) × 3 (Intervention: control group, motivational self-talk, instructional self-talk) mixed design to investigate the performance of the static and dynamic three-point shots tasks. The results revealed that the static three-point shot score was significantly lower in noisy condition compared to quiet condition (p = 0.016), while the main effect of Intervention and the interaction effect of Condition × Intervention were not significant. Post-hoc analysis indicated that only the control group showed significantly lower scores in the noisy condition (p = 0.043). For the dynamic three-point shots performance, there were no significant main effects of Intervention or Condition, nor any significant interaction effect between Condition and Intervention. In conclusion, noise distraction negatively affects the static three-point shots task, and although self-talk interventions can mitigate such negative effects, their effectiveness is limited for dynamic three-point shots task with high physical demands.

Investigation of play skills of children with typical development and language and speech disorders according to demographic variables

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the play skills of children with typical development and those with speech and language disorders (SLD) based on gender, the presence of siblings, and parents’ education levels. There were 270 children included in the study's sample. In the study, ‘The Play Behaviour Scale’ was used. Reticent behaviour scores of girls with SLD were significantly higher than those of boys, and scuffle play, scores of typically developing boys were significantly higher than those of girls. The social play scores of children with SLD were statistically significant when they had a sibling. Children whose parents had a high school education or less had considerably higher scuffle play ratings than children whose parents had a university degree or above. Consequently, it was observed that demographic variables influenced the play skills of children with SLD. Defining these children's play behaviours based on various variables will be beneficial for creating intervention programmes.

Experimental evidence on how implicit racial bias affects risk preferences

ABSTRACT We ask how human behavior changes when racial discrimination is costly and when choices are risky. By asking N = 4,944 participants in Germany to form a soccer team in a series of online experiments, we measure decision-making in an accessible way. Higher costs of discrimination can reduce disparities, but we show that these costs can also trigger implicit racial bias: participants who received an additional financial incentive to select more skilled soccer players outperformed nonincentivized participants and differentiated less based on skin color. However, when confronted with risky choices in a lottery, incentivized participants are more likely to gamble to avoid players with a darker skin color. That is, racial (minority) markers alter the risk preferences of people when their decisions carry costly consequences. This implicit racial bias may partly explain why members of visible minority groups are regularly discriminated against in real-world competitive markets.

The Effect of tDCS-Mindfulness Program on Self-Control and Emotion Regulation in Badminton Players

Background: Mindfulness and tDCS have been shown to have psychological and physiological effects. However, the effects of using both simultaneously have not yet been fully determined. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a tDCS-mindfulness program on selective attention in skilled badminton players. Methods: Thirty-six healthy skilled male badminton players were selected based on the study criteria and divided into three groups: A-tDCS-mindfulness, sham-tDCS-mindfulness, and control (N=12). The research variables were measured using pre- and post-tests. The Shapiro-Wilk test indicated that the data were normal; therefore, the t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to test the research hypotheses. Results: The results showed that A significant difference was observed between the pre- and post-test scores for self-control and emotion regulation in both the A-tDCS and sham-tDCS mindfulness groups. In the between-groups comparison effect, it was also found that there was a significant difference in self-control and emotion regulation, and post-hoc analysis showed that the A-tDCS-mindfulness, sham-tDCS-mindfulness, and control groups had the best SC and ER, respectively. Conclusions: This study supports the effectiveness of tDCS-mindfulness on self-control and emotion regulation in badminton players. The results also indicate that the simultaneous use of tDCS and mindfulness was more effective than mindfulness alone.

Investigation of the Life Skills of Young Football Players Participating in Football Trainings

Investigation of the Life Skills of Young Football Players Participating in Football Trainings

TRX and battle rope exercises and their effect on developing some physical abilities and stabbing skills for young fencing players

TRX and battle rope exercises and their effect on developing some physical abilities and stabbing skills for young fencing players

Massed and Distributed Practice: What is the Best Method to Improve Young Dribbling Skills of Football Players?

Massed and Distributed Practice: What is the Best Method to Improve Young Dribbling Skills of Football Players?