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RESEARCH PAPER
 

Countermovement Jump Analysis as a Predictor of Overhead Pitching Velocity in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers
Hui-Wen Hsiao, Heng-Ju Lee
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:23-34
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/211720
 
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Specific Quintuple: An On-Field Test to Predict Triple Jump Performance with High Accuracy
Claudio Mazzaufo, Mattia Beretta, Andrea Matarazzo, Gaspare Pavei, Stefano Serranò, Antonio La Torre, Gennaro Boccia
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:195-202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205292
 
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A Correlational Analysis between the Rate of Force Development among the Arm Stroke, the Leg Kick, the Full Stroke and Short Distance Front Crawl Speed in Highly Trained Swimmers
Xiaotong Chen, Yongshen Lu, Bowei Zhang, Yupeng Shen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:203-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204780
 
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Match-Related Acute and Residual Changes of Hip-Adduction Strength in Youth Soccer Players
Maziar J. Hamad, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Kristian Thorborg, Antonio Martínez Serrano, Konstintinos Spyrou
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:75-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204377
 
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Fact or Fiction? Examining the Veracity of Common Myths Related to 7-meter Throws in Handball
Aron Laxdal, Per Thomas Byrkjedal, Andreas Ivarsson, Olafur Sigurgeirsson, Tommy Haugen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:173-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204312
 
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How Different Physical Qualities Influence Repeated Sprint Ability Tests in Elite Youth Soccer Players?
Alejandro Sal-de-Rellán, Mehdi Ben Brahim, Víctor Martín, Najet Zidi, Ariadna Hernaiz-Sánchez
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:183-194
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203832
 
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Relationship between Lower Limb Muscle Activation Characteristics and Running Economy in Recreational Runners
Shouxin Jiang, Christophe A. Hautier, Shiqin Chen, Yue Shi, Qingshan Zhang, Fei Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;102:57-74
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203469
 
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Core-Perception Coupling: Relationships among Core Temperature, the Rating of Perceived Exertion, and Thirst during Moderate Continuous Exercise under Different Hydration Status
Karol Skotniczny, Jan Walencik, Szymon Siatkowski, Jakub Chycki
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:317-338
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/220099
 
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Impact of Heat and Humidity on Critical Power and Physiological Responses during the Three-Minute All-Out Test in Cyclists
Yu-Hsuan Kuo, Yun-Rong Yang, Huey-June Wu, Yu-Chi Kuo
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:305-315
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/219785
 
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Managing Training Load in the Lead-Up to Competition: Session-Rating of Perceived Exertion, not the Acute-to-Chronic Workload Ratio, Associated with the Performance of Elite Swimmers
Alexanter Marinof, Jesús Martínez-Sobrino, Jesus Santos Del Serro, José María González-Ravé, Santiago Veiga
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:271-284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218950
 
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Genes and Injuries in Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kinga Łosińska, Paweł Cięszczyk, Adam Zajac, Jarosław Markowski, Jan Pilch, Wojciech Smółka, Adam Maszczyk
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:179-198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218951
 
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Neuromuscular Adaptation to Varying Drop Jump Heights: A Muscle Synergy Approach in Elite Handball Players
Jinwei Zhao, Kinga Łosińska, Luyao Chen, Piotr Aschenbrenner
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:147-164
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217230
 
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The Relationship between Training Load Indicators and Total Quality Recovery Scale during the Preseason Period in Collegiate Taekwondo Athletes
Chan-Ho Park, Hyun Chul Jung
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:133-145
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217225
 
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Data-Driven External-Load Analytics: Integrating Cluster Analysis and ACWR Monitoring in Elite Handball
Nebahat Eler, Tevfik Cem Akalın, Serdar Eler, Marko Joksimovic
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:119-132
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217125
 
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Aerobic Exercise under Cold Conditions May Affect the Cardiac Structure by Elevating the Galectin 3 and CK-MB Levels
Saime Ozbek Sebin, Engin Sebin, Basak Gulakar, Cebrail Gencoglu, Serhat Ozbay, Suleyman Ulupinar, Konca Altinkaynak, Abdullah Bora Ozkara
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:87-102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/213943
 
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The dRM-Index: Applicability of the Differential Respiratory-to-Muscular Training Load Index in Young Female Soccer Players
Oihan Esnal-Arrizabalaga, Ibai García-Tabar, Asier Gonzalez-Artetxe, Asier Los Acros
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:73-86
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/211330
 
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Impact of Prior Fatigue on Velocity Loss as a Set-Termination Criterion in the Bench Press Exercise
Luis Rodiles-Guerrero, Beatriz Bachero-Mena, Miguel Sánchez-Moreno
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:35-48
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/214212
 
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Effects of Hot Water Immersion at Different Temperatures during a Transition Period on Vertical Jump Performance
Caiyan Li, Anjie Wang, Chansol Hurr
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:21-33
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/215290
 
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You Play the Way You Train: The Influence of Accumulated Weekly Training Load on Match Physical Performance in Football Players
Iván Asín-Izquierdo, Carlos Galiano, Fabio Y. Nakamura, Fernando H. Pareja-Blanco, Jose A. Asian-Clemente
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;101:5-20
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208874
 
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The Role of Instructional Constraints Performed by Coaches on Tactical Behavior of Soccer Players: A Systematic Review
Cristiano Zarbato Morais, Júlio César da Silva Bispo, Lucas Shoiti Carvalho Ueda, Michel Milistetd, Juliano Fernandes da Silva, Paulo Henrique Borges
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:293-308
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202057
 
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Psychomotor and Basic Cognitive Abilities in Professional Athletes: A Systematic Review
Izabela Huzarska-Rynasiewicz, Diogo V. Martinho, Adilson Marques, Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Andreas Ihle, Krzysztof Przednowek
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:259-280
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203566
 
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Impact of Situational Variables on Goal-Scoring Offensive Sequences in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Carlos Humberto Almeida, Paulo Paixão, José António Jorge, Pedro Vargas, Ricardo Gonçalves, Rui Batalau
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:237-257
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202563
 
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Structural Analysis of Assists in Top Men`s Basketball Teams
Uroš Zadnik, Frane Erčulj, Igor Stirn
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:207-218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/201220
 
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Are Counterattacks More Effective than Positional Attacks in Soccer? A Comparative Analysis of Influencing Factors
Pablo Prieto-González, Víctor Martín, Rui Marcelino, Alejandro Sal-de-Rellán
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:191-205
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202435
 
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Low-Load Conditioning with Blood Flow Restriction and Whole-Body Vibration Induces Post-Activation Performance Enhancement Effects and Improves Anaerobic Performance: A Pilot Study
Ruibin Guo, Yinglu Hong, Nan Xu, Hongwen Wei
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:179-189
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202048
 
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Match Performance Analysis of Women’s Épée in the 2017–2019 World Fencing Championships
Jo-Ting Hsu, Yin-Hua Chen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:151-164
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203422
 
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High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Affect Running Economy in Endurance Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Yangya Feng, Daxin Li, Yangli Liu, Donghui Tang
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:113-134
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205427
 
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Cardiopulmonary Function and Body Composition: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Kun Yang, Chen Soon Chee, Johan bin Abdul Kahar, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Rui Li, Shaowen Qian
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:87-111
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204824
 
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Effects of Intrinsic and Orbital Angular Momentum on the Swimming Individual and Relay Starts Performance
Enrique Navarro, Alfonso Trinidad, Santiago Veiga
Journal of Human Kinetics 2026;100:39-50
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202263
 
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Sprint and High-Speed Running in Soccer: Should We Use Absolute or Normalized Thresholds?
Ricardo Pimenta, Hugo Antunes, Filipe Maia, João Ribeiro, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209540
 
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Kinematic and Kinetic Comparison of Sprint-Specific Exercises: Impact on Maximal Sprint Acceleration Training
Jusseaume Jérémy, Charly Fornasier-Santos, Jean-Benoit Morin, Millot Benjamin, Gaël Guilhem, Slawinski Jean
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:191-205
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/211899
 
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The Indirect Influence of Stroke Performances on Point Scoring and Conceding in the Four Primary Table Tennis Match Formats
Jiangchuan Yu, Zhifeng Huang
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:223-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196651
 
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The Reliability and Validity of the Leg Lateral Reach Test in Adolescent Tennis Players
Elif Aygun Polat, Sevim Beyza Olmez, Zeynep Hazar
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:183-190
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/197429
 
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Post-activation Performance Enhancement Following Maximal Effort, Multi-Joint Isokinetic Eccentric Muscle Actions
Tom A. Dickey, Brennan J. Thompson, Cody M. Fisher, Tycen W. Flygare, Dale R. Wagner
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:213-223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200324
 
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Reliability of inertial measurement unit-based spatiotemporal and kinetic variables in endurance runners during treadmill running
Unai Miqueleiz, Roberto Aguado-Jimenez, Pablo Lecumberri, Ibai Garcia-Tabar, Esteban M. Gorostiaga
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:65-76
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/195895
 
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Training Load and Post-Exercise Recovery Following Varied Game Intervals in 3x3 Basketball
Rutenis Paulauskas, Paulius Kamarauskas, Bruno Gonçalves, Bruno Figueira
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:247-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203324
 
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The Relationship between Change-of-Direction Performance Indicators and Inter-Limb Asymmetries in Elite Youth Female Basketball Players
Jordi Arboix-Alió, Bernat Buscà, Mariona Peralta-Geis, Alicia Montalvo, Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:235-246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202104
 
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The Impact of Offensive Duration on NBA Success: A Comparative Analysis of Jordan's Chicago Bulls and Curry's Golden State Warriors
Mario Amatria Jiménez, Natán Andrés Cook Vaquero, Concepción Suarez-Llorca, José Antonio Pérez-Turpin
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:225-233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/197207
 
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Association of Game-Specific Performance of Young Skilled Basketball Players with Sensorimotor Factors of Agility Skills
Erika Zemkova, Henrieta Horníková, Filip Skala, Gustáv Argaj
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:213-223
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202260
 
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Investigating the Effect of Playing Different Defensive Styles and Court Sizes on Physical, Perceived, and Technical Demands in Basketball Small-Sided Games
Milos Nikolic, Zoran Milanovic, Pierpaolo Sansone, Henrikas Paulauskas, Paulius Kamarauskas, Daniele Conte
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:201-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202929
 
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The Influence of Contextual Variables on Training Load Prescription in Basketball: An Example of a Professional Australian Men’s Basketball Team
Jack Patterson, Russell Rayner, David L Carey, Mathew O'Grady, Scott W Talpey
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:177-186
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202812
 
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Wellness, Mood, Sleep, and Performance in a Women's National Basketball Team during International Competition
Stephen P. Bird, Renée L. Parsons-Smith, Rachel King, Peter C. Terry
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:163-175
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200117
 
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Arm Joint Coordination of Collegiate Basketball Athletes and Recreational Players when Shooting behind the 3-Point Line
Jiaying Li, Youngsuk Kim, Han Li, Bin Zhu, Sukwon Kim
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:129-143
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203104
 
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Reliability and Feasibility of Change of Direction Testing in National Basketball Players
Tom Faulks, Adam Petway, Mark Drury, Sibi Walter
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:121-129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200868
 
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Impact of Playing Experience on the Relationship between Basketball Release Velocity and Muscle Contraction Strength in Mid- and Long-Distance Jump Shots
Ming Li, Youngsuk Kim, Bin Zhu, Ze Zhang, Sukwon Kim
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:97-107
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196544
 
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Profiling the Countermovement Jump Characteristics of Basketball Players across Competitive Levels and Playing Positions
Carlos Suarez-Balsera, Davide Ferioli, Elena Marín-Cascales, Vincenzo Rago, Konstantinos Spyrou, Antonio Martínez-Serrano, Debora Di Mauro, José Manuel Marín, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Tomás T. Freitas
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:83-95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196138
 
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Internal and External Loads during Formal Training and Competition, Physical Capacities, and Technical Skills in Youth Basketball: A Comparison between Starters and Rotation Players
Gonçalo Gonçalves, Paulo Neta, João Ribeiro, Eduardo Guimaraes
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:53-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/201159
 
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Influence of Functional Movement, Jumping Ability and Linear Speed on Change of Direction Speed in Female Basketball Players: Novel vs. Traditional Approaches
Francisco José Barrera Dominguez, Paul A. Jones, Bartolomé J. Almagro, Jorge Molina-López
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:37-51
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196780
 
REVIEW
 

Physical, Physiological, Technical and Tactical Responses According to the Playing Position in Male Basketball: A Systematic Scoping Review
Diogo V. Martinho, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Miguel-Ángel Gomez, André Rebelo, Adam Field, Catarina C. Santos, Élvio R. Gouveia, José Afonso, Hugo Sarmento
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;96:5-35
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/203326
 
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The Influence of Functional Movement and Strength upon Linear and Change of Direction Speed in Male and Female Basketball Players
Francisco J. Barrera-Dominguez, Bartolomé J. Almagro, Jorge Molina-López
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:147-159
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/177313
 
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Acute Response to Training after Returning from the Off-Season in Elite Rugby League Athletes
Ryan G Simmons, Anthony Leicht, Wade Heath Sinclair, Paul Bowman, Michael Dobbin, Kenji Doma
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:133-146
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185442
 
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Understanding the Importance of Drag Coefficient Assessment for a Deeper Insight into the Hydrodynamic Profile of Swimmers
Jorge Morais, Daniel Marinho, Raúl Bartolomeu, Tiago Barbosa
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:19-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/172492
 
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Weekly Training Load Differences between Starting and Non-Starting Soccer Players
Matej Varjan, Mikulas Hank, Maros Kalata, Paweł Chmura, Lucia Mala, Frantisek Zahalka
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:125-135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/171449
 
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Nonlinear Analysis of the Hand and Foot Force-Time Profiles in the Four Competitive Swimming Strokes
Raul Filipe Bartolomeu, Pedro Rodrigues, Kamil Sokołowski, Marek Strzała, Catarina Costa Santos, Mário Jorge Costa, Tiago Manuel Barbosa
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:71-88
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/172616
 
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Dietary Nitrate Ingestion Does Not Improve Neuromuscular Performance in Male Sport Climbers
Luis A. Berlanga, Alvaro Lopez-Samanes, Julio Martin-Lopez, Ruben Martinez de la Cruz, Marta Garces-Rimon, Justin Roberts, Gabriele Bertotti
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:47-57
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161812
 
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Intermittent Voluntary Isometric Contractions Effects on Performance Enhancement and Sticking Region Kinematics in the Bench Press
Arkaitz Garbisu-Hualde, Laura Gutierrez, Eneko Fernández-Peña, Jordan Santos-Concejero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:105-117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161777
 
REVIEW
 

Rating of Perceived Exertion in Professional Volleyball: A Systematic Review
André Rebelo, João R. Pereira, Diogo V. Martinho, João Valente-dos-Santos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:143-155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161614
 
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Peak Running, Mechanical, and Physiological Demands of Professional Men’s Field Hockey Matches
Liya Lin, Xinyi Ji, Li Zhang, Haiqin Weng, Xinyi Wang
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:133-141
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/161551
 
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Horizontal Foot Speed During Submaximal and Maximal Running
Kenneth P. Clark, Laurence J. Ryan, Christopher R. Meng, David J. Stearne
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;87:1-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159578
 

When and How Do Soccer Players From a Semi-Professional Club Sprint in Match Play?
José M. Oliva-Lozano, Juan Cuenca-López, Javier Suárez, Paulino Granero-Gil, José M. Muyor
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:195-204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159964
 

Strength and Conditioning Practices of Brazilian Olympic Sprint and Jump Coaches
Irineu Loturco, Thomas Haugen, Tomás T. Freitas, Chris Bishop, Túlio B. M. A. Moura, Valter P. Mercer, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Lucas A. Pereira, Anthony Weldon
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:175-194
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159646
 

Reference Values of the Forearm Tremor Power Spectra for Youth Athletes
Jan Gajewski, Joanna Mazur-Różycka, Michał Górski, Krzysztof Buśko
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:133-143
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159644
 

Agreement between Different Methods to Measure the Active Drag Coefficient in Front-Crawl Swimming
Jorge Morais, Tiago Barbosa, Nuno Garrido, Maria S. Cirilo-Sousa, António Silva, Daniel Marinho
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:41-49
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159605
 

Concurrent and Angle-Trajectory Validity and Intra-Trial Reliability of a Novel Multi-View Image-Based Motion Analysis System
Namgi Lee, Junghoon Ahn, Wootaek Lim
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:31-40
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159587
 

Sex Difference in Lower-limb Electromyography and Kinematics when Using Resistance Bands during a Barbell Back Squat
Shahab Alizadeh, Leah Vardy, Garrick N. Forman, Davis A. Forman, Michael W. R. Holmes, Duane C. Button
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:17-29
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159585
 

Influence of the Competitive Level and Weight Class on Technical Performance and Physiological and Psychophysiological Responses during Simulated Mixed Martial Arts Fights: A Preliminary Study
Orlando Folhes, Víctor Machado Reis, Diogo Luís Marques, Henrique Pereira Neiva, Mario Cardoso Marques
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;86:205-215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/159453
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Fast by Training or by Skill? Key Performance Predictors of 100-m Breaststroke Success in Short-Course Swimming
Marko Đurović, Igor Beretic, Nebojša Trajković, Francisco Cuenca Fernández, Tomislav Okičić, Nikola Stojanović
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/220268
 
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Beyond Warm-Ups: How Conditioning Activities Shape Mental and Physical Readiness in Young Soccer Players
Leandro Henrique Albuquerque Brandão, Leonardo de Sousa Fortes, Alexandre Moreno Espíndola, Guilherme de Oliveira Santos Silva, Layla Maria Campos Aburachid, Schelyne Ribas, Gibson Moreira Praça
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218173
 
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Genotypic and Allelic Frequencies of the ACE I/D Polymorphism in Elite Moroccan Athletes and Controls: A Pilot Study
El Mokhtar El Ouali, Juan Del Coso, Jihane Kartibou, Khadija Ayed, Souad Kartti, Fatiha Laziri, Ismail Laher, Abdelhalem Mesfioui, Hassane Zouhal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/218076
 
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Evaluation of Land-Based Simulated Data and In-Water Assessments for Butterfly and Freestyle Swimming Strokes
Ali Özüak
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217571
 
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Acute Kinetic and Kinematic Responses to Varied Loading in the Behind-the-Neck Push Jerk: Impact on Force and Power Production
Chieh-ying Chiang, Hsuan-Yu Lin, Yi-Chien Chiang, Chien-Chun Chang, Timothy J. Suchomel, Tzyy-Yuang Shiang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217394
 
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Effects of Three Resistance Strength Training Methods on the Biomechanics and Kinematics of the Lower Limbs during the First Step of Sprinters’ Start
Xiaozhou Lu, Wei Liu, Gong-He Zhao, Yun-Xiang Fan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217150
 
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Evaluation of an IMU-Based Tracking System for Monitoring Physical Demands in German Junior Female and Male National Handball Players: Agreement with an Established LPS System and Application during Training
Christian Saal, Joana Brochhagen, Florian Wegener, Martin Kovar, Patrick Luig, Matthias Wilhelm Hoppe
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/217146
 
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Pacing Strategies of Ultrarunners under Extreme Weather Conditions Performed on Multiple Stages
Hortência Nascimento, Mabliny Thuany, Gustavo Silva, Isabela Reis do Nascimento, Matheus Fernandes, Georgian Badicu, Felipe J. Aidar, Fatma Hilal Yagin, Rohit Kumar Thapa, Safaa M. Elkholi, Raphael Fabricio de Souza
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/216940
 
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Decoding Victory in Professional Soccer: How Tactical, Technical and Running Performance Shape Match Success in Spanish LaLiga
Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodenas, Jordi Ferrandis, Victor Moreno-Pérez, Roberto López-Del Campo, Ricardo Resta, Juan Del Coso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/216051
 
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Comparison of Six-Week Velocity-Based Training versus Percentage-Based Training Programs on Lower-Body Strength and the Sticking Region in Squat Exercises
Changda Lu, Kaiyu Zhang, Bingyu Pan, Yanfei Shen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/214556
 
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The Effects of Plyometric Conditioning on Acute Sprint Performance: A Comparative Study of Single versus Multiple Sets of Tuck Jumps
Çisil Sönmez, Ferhat Esatbeyoglu, Taylan Aytaç, Tahir Hazir, Ayse Kin Isler
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/214206
 
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Upper Limb Neuromuscular Characteristics during a Press Handstand on Parallel Bars in Young (10–12 Years Old) and Adult Male Artistic Gymnasts
Bartłomiej Niespodziński, Jan Mieszkowski, Michel Marina, Andrzej Kochanowicz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/211855
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Assessing the Relationship between In-Water Kinetic Asymmetries and Performance in Swimming
Débora A. Knihs, Chris Bishop, Luiz G. A. Guglielmo, Juliano Dal Pupo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/211343
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Innovative Approaches in Sports Education: Enhancing Motivation, Team Unity, and Confidence through Coaching Feedback and Training Intensity
Hebin Chong, Runcheng Jin, Jinlong Wang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210496
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Listening to Preferred Music and Prior Knowledge of the Exercise Endpoint on Physical and Psychophysiological Responses during the Specific Intermittent Anaerobic Speed Test in Male Kickboxers
Nidhal Jebabli, Manar Boujabli, Safaa M. Elkholi, Nejmeddine Ouerghi, Mouna Maraghni, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Anissa Bouassida, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman, Wissem Dhahbi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210194
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Lineup Types and Key Variables for Success in Men's Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball
William David Becerra-Muñoz, Javier Pérez-Tejero
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/210187
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Longitudinal Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Sprint Performance (1976–2035): Trends, Seasonality, and Prediction Approaches
Mieszko Bartosz-Jefferies, Izabella Socha, Aleksander Matusiński, Aleksandra Markowska, Adam Zajac, Adam Maszczyk
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:125-147
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209844
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Coach Behaviors on Training Engagement and Disaffection of Chinese Youth Male Basketball Players: The Role of Basic Psychological Needs and Psychological Capital
Yuanchang Li, Guoxing Li, Wenwei Huang, Qianyu Zeng, Junxing Liao, Jian Sun, Xiaohui Hou
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209808
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Collegiate Male Soccer Players Reporting Their Perceived Exertion: Differences in Internal and External Intensity between Different RPE Values and Zones
Zheng Li, Shenglei Qin, Xiaotian Li, Dingmeng Ren
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209543
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Differential Perceived Training Loads in a Rugby Union Academy
Juan Sorreluz-Uria, Asier Gonzalez-Artetxe, Ibai García-Tabar, Asier Los Arcos
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209433
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Effect of a Novel Dynamic Hamstring Brace on Muscle and Athletic Performance Tests among Young Basketball Players
Roni Gottlieb, Shai Greenberg
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/209073
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Relationship of Isometric Strength and Curve Sprint Performance in Female Soccer Players
Emrah Korkmaz, Ş. Alpan Cinemre, Savaş Kudaş, Hüseyin Çelik, Alberto Filter
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208875
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Adaptive Forehand Stroke Strategies for Varying Ball Speed in Tennis Performance
Yoon-Seok Choi, Junkyung Song, Dawon Park, Jaeho Park, Jaebum Park
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208391
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

To Ensure Peak Velocity in Soccer, Coaches Should Stimulate Players to Run
David Casamichana, Eider Barba, Andres Martin-García, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Julen Castellano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/208288
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Impact of Anthropometric Characteristics and Motor Abilities on Match Running Performance (MRP) in Elite Soccer Players: A Multiple Regression Approach
Radivoje Radaković, Borko Katanić, Mima Stankovic, Igor Jelaska, Goran Jelaska
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207525
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Effects of Strength Training Tailored to Personalized Force-Velocity Curves on Speed and Change-of-Direction Ability of University Badminton Players
Yuer Shi, Wuwen Peng, Wenhao Qu, Yuanfu Luo, Duanying Li, Wenzhong Xue, Tao Chen, Jian Sun
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207300
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Comparison of the Most Demanding Periods in Three Categories of Female's Soccer: A Double View from the Player and the Team
Beñat Erkizia, David Casamichana, Fabio Yuzo Nakamura, Eider Barba, Julen Castellano
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207258
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Free-Throw Accuracy Relates to Muscle Symmetry Activation of Masseter and Temporalis Muscles in Amateur Female Basketball Players
Raquel Delgado Delgado, Orlando Conde Vázquez, Ángela Aguilera Rubio, Ana Isabel Benito de Pedro, Maura Jiménez Herranz, María Elena Jiménez Herranz, María Benito de Pedro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/207026
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Does a Muscle Fatigue-Inducing Protocol Alter the Magnitude of Jump Inter-Limb Asymmetry in Healthy Adolescents?
Joachim D'Hondt, Mara Vanhoudt, Maluta Dani, Laurent Chapelle, Dirk Aerenhouts
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205705
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The role of step length and step frequency in the performance of 400 meters hurdles athletes
Nerea Casal García, José Luis López-del Amo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/205439
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Dribbling Constraints on Sprint Acceleration Performance and the Force-Velocity Profile according to Playing Positions in Professional Soccer Players
Dhia Benhassen, Rahmani Abderrahmane, Firas Zghal, Pierre Samozino, Haithem Rebai, Nicolas Peyrot
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/204820
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Physical Demands of Handball Referees: A Big Data Analysis between the EHF Men's and Women's EUROs 2022
Demetrio Lozano, Antonio Carton Llorente, Virgilio Gilart Iglesias, Diego Marcos Jorquera, Carmen Manchado
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:171-181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/202371
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Lateral Differences in Cutting Abilities in Team Handball Athletes
Frowin Fasold, Patrick Engel, Stefanie Klatt
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:149-159
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200617
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Comparison of Jump-Landing Biomechanics during and after Fatigue: Investigation on the Optimal Timing of Screenings under Fatigue
Stefan Vermeulen, Camilla De Bleecker, Valentien Spanhove, Veerle Segers, Tine Willems, Philip Roosen, Roel De Ridder, Jos Vanrenterghem
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:55-65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/200421
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Talent Selection in Portuguese National Futsal Teams
Diogo Ferreira Mendes, Diogo V. Martinho, Bruno Travassos, Élvio R. Gouveia, Nestor Ordoñez Saavedra, Hugo Sarmento
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:253-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/199379
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Investigation of Trunk and Pelvis Muscle Activity during Sprinting using T2-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Takaya Yoshimoto, Yoshihiro Chiba, Hayato Ohnuma, Norihide Sugisaki
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:195-204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/197315
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Application of the Performance Index for Monitoring Anaerobic Endurance of Competitive Swimmers
Szymon Kuliś, Tomasz Jabłoński, Carlo Rossi, Maciej Skorulski, Anna Kossek, Edyta Sienkiewicz-Dianzenza, Przemysław Pietraszewski, Artur Gołaś, Jan Gajewski
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:161-170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196823
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Evaluation of Differentiating Attacking and Defensive Performance for Various Playing Positions during the Tokyo Olympics Men's Basketball Competition
Wenping Sun, LianYee Kok, ChenSoon Chee
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:207-221
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196719
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Validation of the WIMU PROTM Device for Jump Detection in Beach Volleyball: A Gender-Based Analysis during Official Competitions
Joaquín Martín Marzano-Felisatti, Jose Pino-Ortega, Antonio Garcia-de-Alcaraz, Javier Portillo, José Francisco Guzmán-Luján, Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:183-193
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196549
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Associations of Bilateral Deficit during Jumping with Physical Performance in Tennis Players
Linjie Shu, Jiacheng Zhang, Tingting Chen, Hui Dong, Zhen Wang, Jiancai Chen, Min Hu, Jingwen Liao
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:29-42
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196460
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Impact of Lower Back Pain on Hip Extension and Lumbosacral Lateral Flexion in Junior Gymnasts during Back-Bending
Kazuaki Kinoshita, Yuichi Hoshino, Naoko Yokota, Masayuki Fukuda, Mika Hirata, Yuichiro Nishizawa
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;99:19-28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/196318
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

International Standards for the 12-Minute Cooper Test on a Concept 2 Rowing Ergometer: Validity and Reliability of the Test
Robert Podstawski, Krzysztof Borysławski, Ferenc Ihasz, Piotr Gronek
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:243-252
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/195638
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Predicting the Match Outcome in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and Analysis of Influential Features
José M. Oliva-Lozano, Miguel Vidal, Farzad Yousefian, Rick Cost, Tim J. Gabbett
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:169-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/195563
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Lower Limb Asymmetry in Drop Jumps from Different Heights
I-Lin Wang, Chien-Ting Lai, Yu Su, Chin Yi Gu
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:57-66
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194893
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Relative Age Effect Is Widespread among Most Successful Youth, but Not in Senior Olympic Weightlifters
Eduard Bezuglov, Ryland Morgans, Elizaveta Kapralova, Evgeny Achkasov, Danila Telyshev, Olga Sadkovaya, Georgiy Ilyich Malyakin
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:231-241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194499
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Acute Impact of Different Reperfusion Duration Following Blood Flow Restriction on Bar Velocity during the Bench Press Exercise
Dawid Gawel, Robert Trybulski, Marta Bichowska-Paweska, Jakub Jarosz, Maciej Kostrzewa, Michal Wilk
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:141-155
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194471
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Impact of an Elevated Rear Component of the Ski Binding on Joint Angles of the Lower Extremity and the Center of Mass in Recreational Skiers
Markus Posch, Maurice Mohr, Martin Burtscher, Klaus Greier, Julia Scharbert, Gerhard Ruedl
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:29-40
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194305
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Sports Ability-Beliefs, Goal Orientation, and Exercise Adherence among Korean Golfers: A Causal/Multiple Mediation Model Using Phantom Variables
Eunchul Seo, Young-Vin Kim, Hyunkyun Ahn
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;98:217-230
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194132
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Different Tactical Formations on Positional Team Behaviors during Small Sided Games in Youth Soccer Players
Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodenas, Jordi Ferrandis, Jorge Carril-Valdó, Fernando Claver-Rabaz, Rafael Ballester, Alexander Gil-Arias
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:237-247
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194071
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Evaluating Local Muscle Oxygen Saturation: Ischemic Preconditioning Protocols and the Myth of Overcompensation
Moacir Marocolo, Rhaí A Arriel, Guilherme Guedes, Anderson Meireles, Michal Krzysztofik, Jakub Chycki, Adam Zajac, Hiago L.R. Souza
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:71-82
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/194066
 
CASE STUDY
 

Eccentric Cycling in the Real Life: A Case Report Exploring Riding Downhill with a Brakeless Bicycle
Nicolas Babault, Carole Cometti
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:5-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/193941
 
REVIEW
 

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on Exercise Performance among Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Yu-Ching Peng, Yi-Ting Guo, Jeng-Cheng Wu, Wen-Hsuan Hou
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:27-50
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/193514
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Strength and Push Gait Asymmetry in Skeleton Athletes
Min Gong, Yan Liu, Zhi Cao, Binghong Gao
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:13-25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/193480
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Different Post Warm-Up Strategies for Non-Starter Players in Futsal
Nuno Silva, Bruno Travassos, Bruno Gonsalves, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Eduardo Abade
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:169-181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/192789
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

How Do Cognitive and Motor Dual-Tasks during Small-Sided Games Impact the Tactical Performance of Youth Soccer Players?
Pedro Emilio Drumond Moreira, Maicon Rodrigues Albuquerque, Leonardo de Sousa Fortes, Gibson Moreira Praça
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:249-261
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/192202
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

External and Internal Loads of Transition Games Are Affected by the Presence of an Opposing Team and Their Initial Positions
Jose A. Asian-Clemente, Iván Asín-Izquierdo, Bernardo Requena, Carlos Galiano
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:115-126
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/191850
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Evaluation of the Modified Wave Periodization Model Efficiency on the Example of Young Soccer Players' Sprint Tests
Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk, Michał Jakub Nowak, Tomasz Góra, Łukasz Oleksy, Miłosz Drozd, Jacek Wąsik
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:215-226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/191699
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Eight-Week Game-Based High-Intensity Interval Training Performed on Different Pitch Dimensions on the Level of Physical Capacity and Time-Motion Responses in Youth Soccer Players
Zbigniew Jastrzębski, Dorota Wakuluk-Lewandowska, Ersan Arslan, Bulent Kilit, Yusuf Soylu, Łukasz Radzimiński
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:157-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190842
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Visual Occlusion on Lower Extremity Biomechanics during a Low-Intensity Single-Leg Landing
Satoshi Imai, Kengo Harato, Yutaro Morishige, Takeo Nagura, Hideo Matsumoto, Kimitaka Hase
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;97:51-63
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190681
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Increasing Braking and Amortization Forces during the Countermovement Jump Does Not Necessarily Improve Jump Height
Daichi Nishiumi, Norikazu Hirose
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:65-75
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190451
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Velocity Loss as an Indicator of Resistance Training Volume in Women
Beatriz Bachero Mena, Luis Rodiles Guerrero, Juan Sánchez Valdepeñas, Pedro Jesús Cornejo Daza, Clara Cano Castillo, Fernando Pareja Blanco, Miguel Sánchez Moreno
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:111-122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190387
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Predicting Throwing Performance with Force-Velocity Mechanical Properties of the Upper Limb in Experienced Handball Players
Qingshan Zhang, Robin Gassier, Noémie Eymard, Félicie Pommel, Philippe Berthier, Abderrahmane Rahmani, Christophe A. Hautier
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:43-53
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/190224
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effect of Increasing the Foot Area on the Load-Velocity Relationship of the Underwater Dolphin Kick
Shuxin Wang, Yixiao Zhao, Xiaotong Chen, Yupeng Shen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:17-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189796
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Test-Retest Reliability and Sensitivity of Kinematic and Kinetic Metrics Measured from Horizontal Deceleration Ability Tests with Different Sprinting Distances
Zhili Chen, Mengde Lyu, Mingyue Yin, Shengji Deng, Chris Bishop, Damian Harper, Boyi Dai, Yongming Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:5-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189659
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Female Soccer Players’ In-Season Weekly Training Load and Intensity: Comparison between National League’s Top and Bottom-Half Ranked Teams
Eero Heikki Johannes Savolainen, Johanna Kaarina Ihalainen, Simon Walker
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:187-198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189657
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Area per Player in Small-Sided Games to Estimate the External Load in Elite Youth Soccer Players
Vicente de Dios-Álvarez, Alexis Padrón-Cabo, Pello Alkain-Villa, Ezequiel Rey, Julen Castellano
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:123-138
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189421
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Validity of Three Commercial Devices for Recording Movement Velocity in the Bulgarian Split Squat
Zhili Chen, Kaifang Liao, Chris Bishop, Chao Bian, Yongming Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:161-171
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/189365
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Threshold Pressure Loading Exercises Applied to Inspiratory Muscles in Taekwondo Athletes on the Concentration and Utilization of Lactate
Murat Koç, Nazmi Sarıtaş, Betül Coşkun, Soner Akkurt
Journal of Human Kinetics 2025;95:55-69
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/188542
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Unveiling the Development of Sprint Athletes: Percentile Patterns, Peak Performance Age, and a Performance Progression Model
Aaron Agudo-Ortega, Jesus Santos del Cerro, Juan José Salinero, Jose M. Gonzalez-Rave
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:147-156
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/187621
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Emotional States on the Spatial Perception of Youth Athletes with Different Alerting Efficiencies
Lian Wang, Qiao Meng, Mariusz Lipowski
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:255-267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/187257
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Relation of On-Ice and Off-Ice Performance at Two Different Performance Levels in Youth Ice-Hockey Players
Robert Roczniok, Petr Stastny, Dominik Novak, Lukas Opath, Artur Terbalyan, Martin Musalek
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:193-203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/187238
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Birthplace Effect in Soccer: A Systematic Review
Lander Hernández-Simal, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Alberto Lorenzo Calvo, Maite Aurrekoetxea-Casaus
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:227-242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186935
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Relative Age Effect across an International Soccer Programme in Male and Female Players Aged 12 Years Old to Seniors
Ryland Morgans, John Radnor, Daniel Nisbet, Jose Teixeira, Toni Modric, Eduard Bezuglov, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Ronan Kavanagh, Piotr Zmijewski, Rafael Oliveira
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:157-169
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186563
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Positional Differences in Decision-Making Situations during Professional Rugby League Match-Play
Lily Turek, Kenji Doma, Wade Sinclair, Jonathan Connor
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:205-215
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186559
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Jump Squats Performed with Both Light and Heavy Loads Have Similar Effects on the Physical Performance of Elite Rugby Players during the Initial Phase of the Competitive Period
Irineu Loturco, Lucas A. Pereira, Túlio B.M.A. Moura, Valter P. Mercer, Marina T. Betelli, Maurício S. Ramos, Santiago Zabaloy, Fernando Pareja-Blanco
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:175-188
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/186340
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Impact of Technical-Tactical and Physical Performance on the Match Outcome in Professional Soccer: A Case Study
Benjamin Barthelemy, Guillaume Ravé, Karuppasamy Govindasamy, Ajmol Ali, Juan Del Coso, Julien Demeaux, Benoit Bideau, Hassane Zouhal
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:203-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185933
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Are Diminishing Potentiation and Large Extensor Moments the Cause for the Occurrence of the Sticking Region in Maximum Free-Weight Barbell Back Squats among Resistance-Trained Males?
Roland van den Tillaar, Hallvard Nygaard Falch, Stian Larsen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:105-119
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185720
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

External Physical Demands during Official Under-18 Basketball Games: Consideration of Overtime Periods
Carlos Sosa-Martin, Enrique Alonso Pérez-Chao, Juan Trapero, Carlos Ribas, Anthony S Leicht, Alberto Lorenzo, Sergio L Jiménez
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;94:181-190
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185682
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Knee and Hip Muscle Strength of Male Soccer Players from Different Competitive Levels
Cíntia França, Francisco Martins, Krzysztof Przednowek, Adilson Marques, Andreas Ihle, Hugo Sarmento, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:17-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185217
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Kinematics of Two Special Endurance Trials: A Methodological Contribution to 400-m Performance
Krzysztof Mackala, Rafal Omelko, Dariusz Mroczek, Stefan Szczepan, Andrzej Mastalerz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:181-191
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/185155
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Within-Match Performance Fluctuations: Assessment and Observed vs. Expected Extent in Table Tennis
Ruizhi Liu, Martin Lames
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:217-229
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/184275
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Eccentric Speed during Front Squat Conditioning Activity on Post-activation Performance Enhancement of Hip and Thigh Muscles
Petr Stastny, Dominik Kolinger, Anna Pisz, Michal Wilk, Jan Petruzela, Michal Krzysztofik
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;91:5-18
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183917
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Utility of High-Intensity, Intermittent Exercise Protocols to Induce Fatigue for Screening Purposes in Jump-Landing Sports
Stefan Vermeulen, Camilla De Bleecker, Valentien Spanhove, Jan Boone, Tine Willems, Jos Vanrenterghem, Philip Roosen, Roel De Ridder
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:69-80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183537
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Enhancing Training Precision: Unveiling the Barbell Velocity’s Role in Tailoring the Resistance Load for the China Badminton Team
Jianing Cui, Jixiang Liu, Chunlei Li
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:167-180
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183444
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Changes in Young Swimmers’ In-Water Force, Performance, Kinematics, and Anthropometrics over a Full Competitive Season
Catarina C. Santos, Daniel A. Marinho, Mário J. Costa
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:5-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/183065
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Influence of Ingestion of Bicarbonate-Rich Water Combined with an Alkalizing or Acidizing Diet on Acid-Base Balance and Anaerobic Performance
François Chiron, Claire Thomas, Joffrey Bardin, Florence Mullie, Samuel Bennett, Jérémy Chéradame, Laurine Caliz, Christine Hanon, Eve Tiollier
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:105-117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/182986
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Influence of a Modified versus a Typical Microcycle Periodization on the Weekly External Loads and Match Day Readiness in Elite Academy Soccer Players
Tom Douchet, Christos Paizis, Christopher Carling, Nicolas Babault
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:133-144
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/182984
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Relationship between Take-Off Parameters and Relative Vertical Momentum of Free Limbs at the Take-Off in Hurdle Clearance
Yusuke Ozaki, Takeshi Ueda
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:41-52
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/176106
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Energy System Contributions in Repeated Sprint Tests: Protocol and Sex Comparison
Erkan Tortu, Tahir Hazir, Ayse Kin Isler
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:87-98
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175862
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Effects of Eccentric Training on Undulatory Underwater Swimming Performance and Kinematics in Competitive Swimmers
Jesús J. Ruiz-Navarro, Óscar López-Belmonte, Francisco Cuenca-Fernández, Ana Gay, Raúl Arellano
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;93:53-68
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175824
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Home Advantage and Away Disadvantage of Teams in Champions League: Is It Valid for All Teams and Against Every Opponent?
Umit Kuvvetli, Ozgül Çilengiroğlu
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:161-179
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175398
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Differences in Running Demands between Official Matches and Transition Games of Young Professional Soccer Players according to the Playing Position
Jose Antonio Asian-Clemente, Alberto Rabano-Muñoz, Luis Suarez-Arrones, Bernardo Requena
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:121-131
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175339
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Movement and Actions of Wingers as Second-Line Players in Organized Attack in Handball
Dimitris Hatzimanouil, Jose M. Saavedra, Afroditi Lola, Vasilis Skandalis, Konstantinos Gkagkanas
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:181-191
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/175281
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Is There a Relative Age Effect among the Most Successful Track and Field Athletes?
Eduard Bezuglov, Nadezhda Semeniuk, Maria Shoshorina, Evgeny Savin, Zbigniew Waśkiewicz, Anton Emanov, Georgiy Malyakin, Danila Telyshev, Ryland Morgans
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:193-202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/174497
 
REVIEW
 

Concurrent-Validity and Reliability of Photocells in Sport: A Systematic Review
Weilhelmn Multhuaptff, Eneko Fernández-Peña, Adrián Moreno-Villanueva, Alejandro Soler-López, Markel Rico-González, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Sergio Bravo-Cucci, José Pino-Ortega
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:53-71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/174285
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Performance of Elite Women's Singles Badminton Players: The Influence of Left-Handed Players
Yibo Zhang, Bo Leng
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;92:239-249
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/172783
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Influence of Intensity on Post-Running Jump Potentiation in Recreational Runners vs. Physically Active Individuals
Cristiano Rafael Moré, Rita Adriana Stoeterau Moré, Daniel Boullosa, Rodolfo André Dellagrana
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:137-150
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/172268
 
REVIEW
 

A Narrative Review of the Most Demanding Scenarios in Basketball: Current Trends and Future Directions
Enrique Alonso Pérez-Chao, Rubén Portes, Miguel Ángel Gómez, Nimai Parmar, Alberto Lorenzo, Sergio L. Jiménez Sáiz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:231-245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170838
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Prospective and Retrospective Analysis of the Sporting Success of Elite Spanish High and Long Jumpers
Pablo Rodriguez-Gomez, Cesar Gallo-Salazar, Juan Jose Salinero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:161-168
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170762
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Spatial Offensive Performance in Handball: Differences between Men's and Women's Senior World Championships
Manuel Gómez-López, Jesús Rivilla-García, Iván González-García, Sergio Sánchez-López, Salvador Angosto
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:169-182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170233
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Prediction of Exercise Tolerance in the Severe and Extreme Intensity Domains by a Critical Power Model
Thiago Pereira Ventura, Fernando Klitzke Borszcz, Diego Antunes, Fabrizio Caputo, Tiago Turnes
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:113-122
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/170101
 
CASE STUDY
 

Differences in Situational Patterns During Change of Direction Movements Greater than 90° in Youth Male and Female Soccer Players
Aki-Matti Alanen, Eric Gibson, Meghan Critchley, Lauren Benson, Matthew J Jordan, Reed Ferber, Kati Pasanen
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:149-160
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169524
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Effects of Players’ Rotations on High-Intensity Activities in Professional Futsal Players
João Nuno Ribeiro, Farzad Yousefian, Jordi Illa, Micael Couceiro, Jaime Sampaio, Bruno Travassos
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:215-226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169522
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Different Recovery Duration on External and Internal Load Measures during Bouts of Small-Sided Games
Vicente de Dios-Álvarez, Alexis Padrón-Cabo, Miguel Lorenzo-Martinez, Ezequiel Rey
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:151-159
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169520
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effects of Sand Surface Plyometric and Sprint Training on Physical and Technical Skill Performance in Beach Handball Players
Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal, Pedro Bago Rascón, Manuel Ortega-Becerra, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Pedro E. Alcaraz, Javier Feito-Blanco, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:227-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169519
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Teamwork and Decision Making among Basketball Referees: The 3PO Principle, Refereeing Level, and Experience
Eran Sabag, Ronnie Lidor, Michal Arnon, Elia Morgulev, Michael Bar-Eli
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:313-326
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169439
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Cause-Effect: The Relationship between Role and Experience with Psychological and Physical Responses in the Competition Context in Soccer Referees
Alfonso Castillo Rodríguez, Jesús Lorenzo Rodríguez-Caparrós, Antonio Figueiredo, Francisco T. González-Fernández, MD, Wanesa Onetti-Onetti
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:289-300
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/169174
 
REVIEW
 

Performance Analysis in Padel: A Systematic Review
Iván Martín-Miguel, Adrián Escudero-Tena, Diego Muñoz, Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:213-230
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168640
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Effect of the Skill, Gender, and Kick Order on the Kinematic Characteristics of Underwater Undulatory Swimming in the Dorsal Position
Santiago Veiga, Xiao Qiu, Alfonso Trinidad, Burcu Ertas Dolek, Alfonso De la Rubia, Enrique Navarro
Journal of Human Kinetics 2024;90:45-56
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168600
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

The Impact of Acute Mild Normobaric Hypoxia and a Single Bout of Exercise to Volitional Exhaustion on Cognitive Performance in Endurance and Strength-Trained Athletes: The role of BDNF, EP-1, Catecholamines and Lactate
Zofia Piotrowicz, Miłosz Czuba, Małgorzata Chalimoniuk, Józef Langfort
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:77-93
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/168282
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Evolution of Tactics in Professional Soccer: An Analysis of Team Formations from 2012 to 2021 in the Spanish LaLiga
Joaquin Gonzalez-Rodenas, Victor Moreno-Perez, Roberto López-Del Campo, Ricardo Resta, Juan Del Coso
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:207-216
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167468
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity of Mobile Applications to Assess Change of Direction Speed
Huseyin Sahin-Uysal, Alex Ojeda Aravena, Mehmet Ulas, Eduardo Baez-San Martín, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:217-228
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167465
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Competition and Training Strategies for Developing World Class 200- and 400-m Individual Medley Swimmers
Jose María González Ravé, Jose Antonio Del Castillo, Jesús Santos del Cero, Francisco Hermosilla, David Pyne
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:161-169
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167381
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

What is the Most Important Leg and Discipline in Triathlon Mixed Team Relays?
Jesús Martínez Sobrino, Santiago Veiga, Jesús Santos del Cerro, José María González-Ravé
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:269-278
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167088
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Comparison of Rally Length between Women and Men in High-Level Spanish Volleyball
Raúl Hileno, Marc Gonzàlez-Franqué, Albert Iricibar, Lorenzo Laporta, Antonio García-de-Alcaraz
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:171-185
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/167053
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

External Load Monitoring in Female Basketball: A Systematic Review
Javier Espasa-Labradoor, Julio Calleja-González, Alicia M. Montalvo, Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:173-198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/166881
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Analysis of Fluency of Movement in Parkour Using a Video and Inertial Measurement Unit Technology
Francesco Feletti, Cristian Bracco, Maria Takeko Molisso, Lorenzo Bova, Andrea Aliverti
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:5-18
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/166581
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

What Variables Allow the Differentiation between More and Less Successful Adolescent Volleyball Players?
Mario Albaladejo Saura, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal, Juan Alfonso García-Roca, Francisco Esparza-Ros
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:229-242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/166107
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Relationship between Asymmetry Profiles and Jump Performance in Youth Female Handball Players
Maria Cadens, Antoni Planas-Anzano, Xavier Peirau-Terés, Chris Bishop, Daniel Romero-Rodríguez, Marc Madruga-Parera
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:5-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163432
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Should Blind Judokas and Partially Sighted Judokas Compete Together? A Reflection from the Study of the Temporal Structure of Combat
Jesús Antonio Gutiérrez-Santiago, Iván Prieto-Lage, Adrián Paramés-González, Juan Carlos Argibay-González, Xoana Reguera-López-de-la-Osa, Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;89:279-288
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163281
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Intra-Session Reliability of Sprint Performance on a Non-Motorised Treadmill for Healthy Active Males and Females
Kenji Doma, Jonathan Douglas Connor, Fabio Yuzo Nakamura, Anthony Scott Leicht
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:163-171
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163180
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Small-Sided Games versus Continuous Endurance Training in Female Handball Players
Jan Bělka, Karel Hůlka, Michal Šafář
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:151-161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163070
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Success to Clear the Bar in Elite Pole Vaulters is Affected by Step Frequency Perturbation
Apostolos S Theodorou, Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos, Timothy A Exell, Johan Cassirame, Hervé Sanchez, Mariana C Kotzamanidou
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:41-49
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/163060
 
RESEARCH PAPER
 

Post-Activation Performance Enhancement as a Strategy to Improve Bench Press Performance to Volitional Failure
Arkaitz Garbisu-Hualde, Laura Gutierrez, Jordan Santos-Concejero
Journal of Human Kinetics 2023;88:199-206
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/jhk/162958
 
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