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Key influences on competitive load in youth regional teams during National Basketball Competition
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Background: This study examines how contextual factors influence the match load experienced by U14 athletes. Methods: Ninety-six male players from eight Portuguese regional selection teams were monitored during three official matches each, using WIMU Pro™ inertial devices with ultra-wideband (UWB) tracking systems. Fifteen internal and external load variables were analyzed, including player load/min, high-speed running (HSR), maximum heart rate (HRmax), and high impacts/min. Mixed linear models revealed
significant inter-individual variability in all variables, showing sensitivity to match context. Results: Losing teams exhibited higher player load/min. Balanced matches provoked greater cardiovascular and locomotor demands, particularly in HRmax and HSR metrics. Cluster analysis identified three match typologies based on score margin. Team level was strongly associated with final outcomes and quarter performance, reinforcing the predictive value of intra-match consistency. In contrast, match type (score margin) showed limited correlation with team quality or load distribution. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the multifactorial nature of match load in youth basketball, supporting the implementation of individualized, context-aware training and recovery strategies while guiding long-term athlete development.
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Physiological performance Team level Final result Watch type Athletes monitoring
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Rocha, J. [et al.] (2026) - Key influences on competitive load in youth regional teams during National Basketball Competition. Physiologia. 6:1, p. 9. DOI: 10.3390/physiologia6010009
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MDPI