The influence of age, sex and player position on skill demands in junior Australian football

This study aimed to investigate how ecological constraints influence individual player skill demands in community-level junior Australian Football (AF). Footage from 68 junior AF games, incorporating 1874 unique players, were analysed for individual skill demands such as disposals, kicks, handballs,...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2024-08, Vol.42 (16), p.1557-1565
Main Authors: Sutherland, Thomas, Lay, Brendan, Peeling, Peter, Kirkham, Troy, Reid, Machar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Australian football
Children & youth
ecological constraints
Girls
Junior Australian Football
junior skill development
Sex
skill acquisition
Skills
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Summary:This study aimed to investigate how ecological constraints influence individual player skill demands in community-level junior Australian Football (AF). Footage from 68 junior AF games, incorporating 1874 unique players, were analysed for individual skill demands such as disposals, kicks, handballs, tackles, marks, and shots at goal per player per game. Multiple linear mixed effect models were created for each skill, using player as a random effect. The impact of age, relative area per player (RAPP), number of players on the team, quarters in midfield, and weather on skill demands was assessed in U9-U14 boys. Finally, the influence of sex on the same skills was explored in U11-U14 boys and girls. Younger players were found to have fewer disposals and handballs, but more tackles, per player than older players (all p 
ISSN:0264-0414
1466-447X
1466-447X
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2024.2400816