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The Influence of Individual Set-Pieces in Elite Rink Hockey Match Outcomes

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  • Jordi Arboix-Alió

    (Department of Sports Science, Ramon Llull University, FPCEE Blanquerna, 08025 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Guillem Trabal

    (Department of Physical Activity Sciences, University of Vic–Central University of Catalonia, 08500 Vic, Spain)

  • Raúl Hileno

    (National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), University of Lleida, 25192 Lleida, Spain)

  • Joan Aguilera-Castells

    (Department of Sports Science, Ramon Llull University, FPCEE Blanquerna, 08025 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe

    (Department of Sports Science, Ramon Llull University, FPCEE Blanquerna, 08025 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Bernat Buscà

    (Department of Sports Science, Ramon Llull University, FPCEE Blanquerna, 08025 Barcelona, Spain)

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of individual set-pieces (Free Direct Hits and Penalties) in elite rink hockey match outcomes in different game situations. A sample of 161 matches played between high-standard teams during ten consecutive seasons (2009–2010 to 2018–2019) were analyzed using a binary logistic regression. The full evaluated model was composed of an explanatory variable (set-pieces scored) and five potential confounding and interaction variables (match location, match level, match importance, extra time, and balanced score). However, the final model only included one significant interaction variable (balanced score). The results showed that scoring more individual set-pieces than the opponent was associated with victory (OR = 6.1; 95% CI: 3.7, 10.0) and was more relevant in unbalanced matches (OR = 19.5; 95% CI: 8.6, 44.3) than in balanced matches (OR = 2.3; 95% CI: 1.2, 4.5). These findings indicate that individual set-pieces are strongly associated with match outcomes in matches played between high-standard teams. Therefore, it is important for teams to excel in this aspect, and it is suggested that these data can encourage coaches to reinforce the systematic practice of individual set-pieces in their training programs. Additionally, it is suggested that teams have specialist players in this kind of action to mainly participate in these specific match moments.

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  • Jordi Arboix-Alió & Guillem Trabal & Raúl Hileno & Joan Aguilera-Castells & Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe & Bernat Buscà, 2021. "The Influence of Individual Set-Pieces in Elite Rink Hockey Match Outcomes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-10, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:23:p:12368-:d:687104
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