Tag: Sport science research
Softball players face fitness gap in modern play
The fitness gap blighting modern softball was laid bare last month when England’s national squad recorded average VO₂ max scores 12 % lower than...
Softball teams still misread defensive positioning, data shows
A study by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association has revealed that 72% of collegiate softball teams misread defensive positioning during games last season, costing...
Poor technique stifles player growth, experts warn
Poor shooting technique is stifling player development across grassroots and professional football, according to coaches and analysts who warn that over 60% of young...
Coaches overuse scrimmages, study reveals
A study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences has found that basketball coaches over-rely on scrimmages, dedicating up to 60% of practice time...