Ball Screens in the Men’s 2019 Basketball World Cup

Prieto-Lage, Iván; Vázquez-Estévez, Christopher; Paramés-González, Adrián; Argibay-González, Juan Carlos; Reguera-López-de-la-Osa, Xoana; Gutiérrez-Santiago, Alfonso

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“…Concerning the result of the game, it was found that the teams that were defeated had higher efficacy in PnRSC possessions (65%) compared with the winning teams (48%), while PnRBH possessions were equally successful (51%). This finding coincides with the study of Nunes et al (2022) andPrieto-Lage et al (2022), showing that the teams that were defeated or were behind in the score at the time of possession were more effective compared to the winning teams. This might be explained by the fact that the defeated teams played more aggressively due to the score, aiming to generate defensive mismatches (Prieto-Lage et al, 2022).…”

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“…This finding coincides with the study of Nunes et al (2022) andPrieto-Lage et al (2022), showing that the teams that were defeated or were behind in the score at the time of possession were more effective compared to the winning teams. This might be explained by the fact that the defeated teams played more aggressively due to the score, aiming to generate defensive mismatches (Prieto-Lage et al, 2022). Cȩne (2018), also stated in his study that the teams compete more aggressively when the score is close.…”

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“…Despite the increased interest in providing insights regarding the play types that are used during the game, there is a lack of research regarding what is effective or problematic in the last possessions of the game. Studies specifically examining end-of-game situations within close games are rare (Christmann et al, 2018, Prieto-Lage et al, 2022. The purpose of the present study was to analyse the structure and efficacy of the possession play types that the teams are using in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime of EuroLeague close games, relate types of play to scoring outcomes, and classify their effectiveness regarding the result of the game.…”

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Analysis of the effectiveness of different play types in the end of game possessions of close EuroLeague matches

Foteinakis,

Pavlidou,

Stavropoulos

2024

J. Hum. Sport Exerc.

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End-of-game possessions during the final minutes of a game often have a significant impact on the final result of the match. The purpose of the present study was to analyse the structure and efficacy of possession play types in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime of EuroLeague close matches and relate them to the result of the game. The offensive play types of 90 EuroLeague games were analysed. 955 end-of-game possessions were analysed and categorized into 11 predefined play types. Sport Scout STA software was used as the observation instrument. The results indicated that the isolation (ISO) play type (23.6%) had the highest frequency, while Hand-Off (0.63%) was the least frequent play type. Cut (CUT) play type was the most effective (82.4%), producing 1.58 Points Per Possession (PPP), followed by PB (69%), and 1.33 PPP. Post Up, ISO, and Spot Up play types were the least effective, producing 0.78–0.98 PPP. Winning teams had longer-lasting possessions compared to defeated teams. Longer-lasting possessions were less effective than possessions that lasted less than 6 seconds. More cooperative play types increased the efficacy of possessions at the end of the game.

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Analysis of the effectiveness of different play types in the end of game possessions of close EuroLeague matches

Foteinakis,

Pavlidou,

Stavropoulos

2024

J. Hum. Sport Exerc.

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Dismissing the idea that basketball is a “contactless” sport: quantifying contacts during professional gameplay

Wellm,

Jäger,

Zentgraf

2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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IntroductionBasketball, introduced by Naismith as a contactless and indoor alternative to sports such as American football, now frequently involves physical contact among players, challenging the traditional notion. Up to date, a thorough understanding of these contacts and their implications remains limited. This study aims to analyze player contacts, embedding it within overall load monitoring to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.MethodsUsing a mixed-method design, video-based observations and quantitative analysis were employed to study contact characteristics during ten professional male basketball matches. Fisher exact tests and chi-squared tests (p < .05) were conducted to examine positional variations across different contact variables.ResultsA total of 2,069 player contacts were examined, showing centers had the most contacts at 40.5%, followed by power forwards (19.6%), point guards (17.7%), shooting guards (12.9%), and small forwards (9.3%). Notably, half-court defense (46.1%) and set offense (48.9%) emerged as the primary game phases associated with the majority of contacts across all playing positions. Key play actions leading to physical contact included screening/picking (25.7%), box outs (22.9%), and fights for position (FFP) (18%). Post hoc analyses identified significant associations between centers (32.6%, 5.93) and point guards (21.5%, −1.98) during screening/picking maneuvers. Moreover, the torso/upper body (48.1%) and upper extremities (38.2%) were identified as the most affected contact points, while lower extremities and the head/neck exhibited minimal impact. Additionally, 81.4% (n = 1,684) of contacts resulted in kinematic displacement, whereas 18.6% (n = 385) exhibited no change. Post hoc analyses indicated significant associations of physical contacts against opposing counterparts for each playing position.DiscussionBasketball entails frequent physical contacts across all playing positions, with distinct patterns observed for each playing position. Integrating contact monitoring alongside traditional load metrics offers a more comprehensive understanding of physical demands in professional basketball. Practical implications include the developing of tailored training strategies based on playing position-specific contact profiles and recognizing the physiological and biomechanical impacts of contacts. Future research should consider whether the number of contacts between players has increased over the years, and it should acknowledge the impact of player contacts on performance in basketball in order to refine training strategies and enhance player well-being.

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Ball Screens in the Men’s 2019 Basketball World Cup

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Analysis of the effectiveness of different play types in the end of game possessions of close EuroLeague matches

Analysis of the effectiveness of different play types in the end of game possessions of close EuroLeague matches

Dismissing the idea that basketball is a “contactless” sport: quantifying contacts during professional gameplay

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