Time-motion analysis on Chinese male field hockey players

Hongyou Liu, Gang Zhao, A. Miguel Gómez, S. Javier Molinuevo, Jesús V. Giménez and Hui Kang

International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 2013, vol. 13, issue 2, 340-352

Abstract: The aim of the study was to evaluate the match work-rate of Chinese field hockey players by analyzing the distance covered at different intensities pooled by specific positions during different periods of matches. Thirty-eight players from twenty-four male field hockey matches at the 11th Chinese National Games were filmed and analyzed. Results showed that players covered an average distance of 7334±877m; 91.7% of this distance was covered at low and medium intensity; total distance covered in the first half (3693±441 m) was more (p<0.001) than the second (3640±437 m); distance covered at all speed zones (except walking) significantly decreased at the second half; total distance covered by forwards (7709±720 m) and midfielders(7733±729m) was greater than defenders (6671±745 m); positional difference were detected among all the speed zones as well; comparison of interaction of the match period and playing position showed higher values in sprinting during the first half compared to the second for forwards (p<0.01), and in moderate-speed running for defenders (p=0.0001). These results could be used to provide guidance on evaluating players’ performance and formulating training prescriptions.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2013.11868652

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