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Effects of a Tactical Critical Thinking Program on Tactical Efficiency in Elite Underwater Rugby Male Players

NCT06865287 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2025-03-07

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Summary

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Tactical Programme for Critical Thinking (TPCT) on tactical performance and critical thinking (CT) skills in elite male underwater rugby (UWR) players. Twenty-four players (age: 29.38 ± 7.11 years; experience: 10.86 ± 4.82 years) were divided into two groups: one following a structured TPCT intervention and another maintaining their standard training routine (STR). The intervention consisted of 20 sessions (two per week) focused on tactical principles in UWR. Tactical performance was assessed using the RUSTAC test, while critical thinking skills were evaluated with the Critical Thinking Measurement Index.

Conditions

  • Tactical Index
  • Critical Thinking Index

Interventions

OTHER

STR Group

Both TPCT and STR groups will follow identical underwater rugby training sessions. Structure: Warm-up (15%): Land-based mobility (5 min) + in-water rondos (10 min). Small-Sided Games (30%): Tactical principles via modified scenarios. Full-Team Games (45%): 6v6, 5-min games with 3-min recovery. Cool-down (10%). Training includes 20 sessions: 8 defensive (Containment, Recovery) and 12 offensive (Penetration, Offensive Coverage, Space). SSGs focus on tactical principles: Containment (4v4, restricted defensive movement) → Defensive positioning, communication. Recovery (5v6, interception-based) → Quick transitions, passing accuracy. Penetration (4v2, lane-based) → Offensive coordination, defensive pressure. Offensive Coverage (6v6, restricted movement) → Off-the-ball play, passing options. Space (3v4, defenders in pairs) → Forward movement, spatial awareness.

OTHER

TPCT Group

Both TPCT and STR groups followed identical underwater rugby training: Warm-up (15%), SSGs (30%), Full-Team Games (45%), Cool-down (10%). Training included 20 sessions: 8 defensive (Containment, Recovery) and 12 offensive (Penetration, Offensive Coverage, Space). SSGs focused on tactical principles: Containment (4v4) → Defensive positioning, communication. Recovery (5v6) → Quick transitions, passing accuracy. Penetration (4v2) → Offensive coordination, defensive pressure. Offensive Coverage (6v6) → Off-the-ball play, passing options. Space (3v4) → Forward movement, spatial awareness. The TPCT group engaged in 10-min reflective discussions post-warm-up, SSGs, and games. Prompts included: "What key moments defined the activity?" "How effective were our decisions?" "How well did we contain attackers?" "What hindered or helped recovery?" "How could we improve movement and space usage?" Players progressively led discussions, enhancing tactical awareness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Federal University of Vicosa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-15
Primary Completion
2023-10-25
Completion
2023-10-30

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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