The utilization of a customised training programme for club level netball players

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THE UTILIZATION OF A CUSTOMISED
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CLUB LEVEL
NETBALL PLAYERS

LINDIE FOURIE

Thesis presented for the degree of
Masters in Sport Science
at the
University of Stellenbosch

Study leader: Prof. E. Terblanche

The financial assistance of the University of Stellenbosch through a merit bursary toward
this study is hereby acknowledged. Opinions expressed and conclusions arrived at, are
those of the author and are not necessarily to be attributed to the University of
Stellenbosch.

DECEMBER 2005
Declaration

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the work contained in this thesis is my own
original work and that I have not previously in its entirety or in part, submitted it to
any university for a degree.

……………………………….

December 2005

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a customised training
programme on the physical components of first league netball players. The key
physical variables that affect netball performance were identified as aerobic fitness,
anaerobic fitness, power, muscle strength, flexibility, speed, agility, and muscle
endurance. The fitness tests and norms used in this study were mainly based on the
Australian protocol, “Physiological Tests for the Assessment of Netball Players”.

Two netball clubs in the Boland participated in this study. These two teams played in
the same netball league, but they were not matched in any other way. The
experimental group (n=14) followed the customised training programme, while the
control group (n=16) followed their normal training sessions. After baseline testing,
the experimental group completed 23 training sessions in which specific aspects of
netball fitness were addressed. After 16 weeks, both groups repeated all the tests.
Through statistical analysis, the effect of the training programme was determined, and
the differences between the experimental and control groups were quantified.

Results of the study revealed the following:
1. The experimental group was statistically significantly better in all the fitness tests
during baseline testing, compared to the control group.
2. Power improved significantly through this customised training programme.
3. Although only a few variables changed significantly after the training programme,
the experimental group did perform better in most fitness tests after the
programme.

This study shows that a customised training programme has the potential to improve
certain aspects of a netball player’s fitness. The programme should, however, be
longer and more sport-specific to produce the desired results. Top netball players
should rely on not only their netball skills to be successful, but should also develop
their physical capacities optimally.

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OPSOMMING

Die doel van die studie was om die effek van ‘n doelgemaakte inoefeningsprogram op
die fisieke komponente vir eerste liga netbalspelers te ondersoek. Die fisieke
veranderlikes wat netbal prestasie kan beïnvloed is geïdentifiseer as aërobiese
fiksheid, anaërobiese fiksheid, plofkrag, spierkrag, lenigheid, spoed, ratsheid, en
spieruithouvermoë. Die fiksheidstoetse en norms wat in hierdie studie gebruik is, is
gebaseer op die Australiese protokol, “Physiological Tests for the Assessment of
Netball Players”.

Twee netbalklubs in die Boland het aan die studie deelgeneem. Hoewel hierdie spanne
in dieselfde liga deelgeneem het, was hulle op geen ander manier afgepaar nie. Die
eksperimentele groep (n=14) het die doelgemaakte inoefeningsprogram gevolg, terwyl
die kontrole groep (n=16) hul normale oefensessies gevolg het. Na afloop van die
basislyn toetse, het die eksperimentele groep 23 oefensessies voltooi waarin aandag
gegee is aan spesifieke aspekte van netbal fiksheid. Na 16 weke het beide groepe die
toetse herhaal. Met behulp van statistiese analise is die effek van die
inoefeningsprogram geëvalueer en die verskille tussen die eksperimentele en kontrole
groepe is gekwantifiseer.

Die resultate het die volgende gewys:
1. Die eksperimentele groep het statisties betekenisvol beter gevaar as die kontrole
groep in al die fiksheidstoetse tydens die basislyn opname.
2. Plofkrag het beduidend verbeter deur die doelgemaakte inoefeningsprogram.
3. Hoewel enkele veranderlikes ‘n statisties beduidende verskil gewys het, het die
eksperimentele groep in die meeste fiksheidstoetse beter gevaar na die
inoefeningsprogram.

Hierdie studie wys dat ‘n doelgemaakte inoefeningsprogram die potensiaal het om
sekere aspekte van ‘n netbalspeler se fiksheid te verbeter. Die program behoort egter
langer en meer sport-spesifiek te wees om die beste resultate te lewer. Top
netbalspelers behoort dus nie net op hul netbal vaardighede staat te maak om sukses te
behaal nie, maar behoort ook hulle fisieke kapasiteit optimaal te ontwikkel.
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“Every person has a story to tell, it’s not important how you tell your story but how
you live it is what makes the difference”

This is for you LORD
and
Maties Netball 5&6 2004

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Table of Contents
Page
Declaration i
Abstract ii
Opsomming iii
Dedication iv

Table of Contents v
List of Figures x
List of Tables xi

Chapter One
Setting the Problem
1
Purpose of the Study
2
Significance of the Study
3
Research Question
4
Definitions
4
Limitations
5
Summary

Chapter Two
A Review of the Literature
6
Physical Variables Relevant to Netball
7
Aerobic Fitness
7
Maximal Oxygen Consumption
8
Assessment of Aerobic Fitness
9
Training to Improve Aerobic Fitness
10
Anaerobic Fitness
10
Assessment of Anaerobic Fitness
10
Training to Improve Anaerobic Fitness
11
Power
11
Assessment of Power
12
Training to Improve Power
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Strength 12
Assessment of Strength 13
Training to Improve Strength 14
Flexibility 14
Assessment of Flexibility 15
Training to Improve Flexibility 15
Speed 16
Assessment of Speed 17
Training to Improve Speed 17
Agility 18
Assessment of Agility 19
Training to Improve Agility 19
Muscle Endurance 19
Assessment of Muscle Endurance 20
Training to Improve Muscle Endurance 20
Sport-Specific Physical Profiles 21
Customised Training 24
Principles of Periodisation 26
Specificity 26
Overload 27
Tapering 28
Recovery 28
Variables in Periodisation of Training 30
Training Frequency 30
Training Intensity 31
Heart Rate Monitoring 32
Training Duration 34
Special Considerations in Customised Training 35
Overtraining 35
Warm-Up Strategies 35
Feedback as Motivation 36
Polar Team System 37
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Conclusion 38

Chapter Three
39
Methodology
39
Research Design
39
Selection of Subjects
40
Procedures
40
Test Selection
40
Aerobic Fitness - Multi-Stage Fitness Test (Bleep Test)
41
Anaerobic Fitness - Repeated Sprint-Ability Test
42
Power - Vertical Jump Test
43
Strength – Seven Stage Abdominal Test
44
Flexibility - Straight Leg Raise Test
45
Flexibility - Modified Thomas Test
46
Flexibility - Ankle Mobility Test
47
Speed – 5 m, 10 m, 20 m Sprint Test
47
Agility - Netball Agility Test
48
Muscle Endurance – One-Minute Passing Test
49
Protocol for Data Collection
49
Testing Personnel
49
Pre-Test
49
Intervention Programme
50
Post-Test
51
Statistical Analysis
51
Summary

Chapter Four
Results
53
Pre-Test Results for the Experimental Group
Aerobic Fitness
53
Multi-Stage Fitness Test (Bleep Test)
Anaerobic Fitness
54
Repeated Sprint-Ability Test
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Power
Vertical Jump Test 55
Strength
Seven Stage Abdominal Test 56
Flexibility
Straight Leg Raise Test 57
Modified Thomas Test 57
Ankle Flexibility Test 59
Speed
20 m Sprint Test 61
Agility
505-Agility Test 62
Muscle Endurance
One-Minute Passing Test 63
Summary of Pre-Test Results 63

Pre-Test Comparison of the Experimental and Control Group 64

Effect of the Customised Training Programme. 64
Aerobic Fitness 64
Anaerobic Fitness 66
Power 66
Flexibility 67
Straight Leg Raise Test
Modified Thomas Test
Ankle Flexibility Test
Strength 69
Speed 69
Agility 70
Muscle Endurance 70
Summary 71

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Chapter Five
Discussion, Recommendations, and Conclusions
72
General Findings
73
Aerobic Fitness
74
Anaerobic Fitness
75
Power
76
Strength
77
Flexibility
79
Speed
80
Agility
81
Muscle Endurance
82
General Limitations of the Study
82
Recommendations
83
Conclusion

85
References

95
Appendix A: Consent Form
96
Appendix B: Result Sheet
99
Appendix C: Training Sessions
119
Appendix D: Team Report
136
Appendix E: Raw Data of Subjects

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