MARRIER , Bruno

The technical, tactical, physical and mental resources of a team are key factors to access to the performance in competition, and the Rugby-7's specificity attributes a particular place to the physical dimension. Training periodization and in particular the way to manage training load prior to competition, is a permanent concern. The aim of...

The global application of horizontal force (FH) via hip extension is related to improvements in sprint performance (eg, maximal velocity [vmax] and power [Pmax]). Little is known regarding the contribution of individual leg FH and how a difference between the legs (asymmetry) might subsequently affect sprint performance. The authors assessed a...

Peaking for major competition is considered critical for maximizing team-sport performance. However, there is little scientific information available to guide coaches in prescribing efficient tapering strategies for team-sport players.Purpose: To monitor the changes in physical performance in elite team-sport players during a 3-wk taper after a...

Purpose: To compare the sensitivity of a sprint vs a countermovement-jump (CMJ) test after an intense training session in international rugby sevens players, as well as analyze the effects of fatigue on sprint acceleration.Methods: Thirteen international rugby sevens players completed two 30-m sprints and a set of 4 repetitions of CMJ before...