Tag: Sports Science Research
Cricketers rush back too soon after injuries, study finds
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that 63% of elite cricketers return to play within a week of injury,...
Amateur cricketers lag behind in fitness, study finds
A landmark study by Loughborough University has found amateur cricketers are up to 30 % less aerobically fit than professional players, despite similar match...
Cold early season spikes injury risk
Emergency departments are bracing for a 15% spike in cold-related injuries as unseasonably icy conditions grip the UK in early October, data from NHS...
Lacrosse players battle fitness demands with mixed results
Lacrosse players are struggling to meet the sport’s gruelling fitness demands, with a recent study revealing that over 60% of amateur and semi-pro athletes...
Ice training lags behind off-ice conditioning, study finds
A major gap exists between ice-based training and off-ice conditioning for elite figure skaters, according to a study published in the Journal of Sports...
Goalkeepers buckle under hockey’s brutal workload demand
Ice hockey’s top goalkeepers are reaching breaking point as the demands of modern play push them to the edge of physical endurance. Research from...
Ice hockey drills overemphasise scrimmage, study finds
Researchers from the University of Alberta have found that ice hockey training sessions overemphasise full scrimmages, with drills often devoting up to 40% of...
NHL players lack performance feedback, study finds
A landmark study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences reveals that nearly 70% of NHL players receive no structured performance feedback, despite the...
Stickhandlers struggle with posture as bending problems persist
Stickhandlers are grappling with persistent posture and bending issues, with a recent study revealing that 68% of players in elite youth leagues report discomfort...
Handball players face tough fitness demands, study shows
Elite handball players battle gruelling fitness demands that push their bodies to the limit, according to new research from the German Sport University Cologne....
Handball players face frequent shoulder injuries, studies show
Handball players face a growing crisis of shoulder injuries, with research showing nearly one in three athletes suffering repeated damage to the joint. A...
Setters buckle under pressure, study confirms
A landmark study from the University of Birmingham has confirmed what volleyball coaches have long suspected: setters buckle under pressure, making critical errors in...
Basketball players lack game strategy, study reveals
A landmark study by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has revealed that nearly 70% of professional players struggle to grasp advanced tactical concepts, despite...
Youth Players Risk Injuries by Skipping Strength Training
Young footballers across the UK are risking serious injuries by neglecting strength training, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of...
Derby Pressure Influences Managers’ Decisions, Study Finds
Football managers alter their team selections under the intense pressure of local derbies, according to a recent study by the University of Liverpool. The...
Lower Leagues Lag in Sports Science Adoption
Lower league football clubs in the UK are lagging behind their Premier League counterparts in adopting sports science technologies, according to a recent report...
British Sprinters Peak Later Than American Rivals
British sprinters reach their peak performance later than their American counterparts, according to a new study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences. The...