Alfonso De La Rubia
Biographic Data
| ID | 1855548 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alfonso De La Rubia |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alfonso |
| FAMILY NAME | De La Rubia |
| SIGNATURE | DE LA RUBIA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5249-1399 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Not all players warm up the same
The women's side of home advantage
Introduction This study aimed to: (1) analyse and compare home advantage (HA) and home winning percentage (HW) in the main top European women's handball leagues over the last four seasons; and (2) examine the impact of team level on these indicators to identify patterns of competitive performance. Methods A total of 4,744 matches were analysed from the first divisions of France (Starligue), Germany (Bundesliga), Spain (Guerreras Iberdrola), Norwa…
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
An Analysis of Running Impact on Different Surfaces for Injury Prevention
The impact that occurs on the runner's foot when it lands on the ground depends on numerous factors: footwear, running technique, foot strike and landing pattern, among others. However, the surface is a decisive factor that can be selected by the runner to improve their sports practice, thereby avoiding injuries. This study aimed to assess the number and magnitude of accelerations in impact (produced by the runner when their foot strikes the grou…
Assessment of the Speed and Power of Push-Ups Performed on Surfaces with Different Degrees of Instability
(I) Training in unstable conditions, with different elements, platforms, or situations, has been used because there is a significant increase in muscle activation, balance, proprioception, and even sports performance. However, it is not known how the devices used are classified according to performance variables, nor the differences according to instability experience. (II) This study aims to analyze the differences in power and speed in push-ups…
Comparative Analysis of Soccer Performance Intensity of the Pre–Post-Lockdown Covid-19 in LaLigaTM
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) forced a stoppage in the 2019/2020 season of LaLigaTM, possibly influencing performance indicators in the return to competition. Therefore, here, we evaluated whether the stoppage due to the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) lockdown influenced physical performance compared to the start of LaLiga TM in terms of high-intensity efforts. Using a semi-automatic, multiple-camera system, ru…
Psychological States and Training Habits during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Spanish Basketball Athletes
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions designed to slow the spread of infection greatly disrupted people's lives. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of lockdown on the psychology, training, and sleep habits of a cohort of basketball players. An online survey involving 169 professional and amateur athletes was conducted using four validated psychological questionnaires (WLEIS-S, POMS, BRS, SMS-II) and a…
The Impact of Covid-19 and the Effect of Psychological Factors on Training Conditions of Handball Players
The spread of COVID-19 has altered sport in Spain, forcing athletes to train at home. The objectives of the study were: (i) to compare training and recovery conditions before and during the isolation period in handball players according to gender and competitive level, and (ii) to analyse the impact of psychological factors during the isolation period. A total of 187 participants (66 women and 121 men) answered a Google Forms questionnaire about …
Pistol and Rifle Performance
The main conclusions of the study are: (1) the men's pistol performance is better than the women's even though RAE is not associated to the shooting score in any case; (2) men and women performed equally in the general analysis, but their performances were different depending on category and event with no RAE influence
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
The Impact of Covid-19 and the Effect of Psychological Factors on Training Conditions of Handball Players
The spread of COVID-19 has altered sport in Spain, forcing athletes to train at home. The objectives of the study were: (i) to compare training and recovery conditions before and during the isolation period in handball players according to gender and competitive level, and (ii) to analyse the impact of psychological factors during the isolation period. A total of 187 participants (66 women and 121 men) answered a Google Forms questionnaire about …
Pistol and Rifle Performance
The main conclusions of the study are: (1) the men's pistol performance is better than the women's even though RAE is not associated to the shooting score in any case; (2) men and women performed equally in the general analysis, but their performances were different depending on category and event with no RAE influence
Comparative Analysis of Soccer Performance Intensity of the Pre–Post-Lockdown Covid-19 in LaLigaTM
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) forced a stoppage in the 2019/2020 season of LaLigaTM, possibly influencing performance indicators in the return to competition. Therefore, here, we evaluated whether the stoppage due to the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) lockdown influenced physical performance compared to the start of LaLiga TM in terms of high-intensity efforts. Using a semi-automatic, multiple-camera system, ru…
Psychological States and Training Habits during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Spanish Basketball Athletes
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions designed to slow the spread of infection greatly disrupted people's lives. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of lockdown on the psychology, training, and sleep habits of a cohort of basketball players. An online survey involving 169 professional and amateur athletes was conducted using four validated psychological questionnaires (WLEIS-S, POMS, BRS, SMS-II) and a…
Assessment of the Speed and Power of Push-Ups Performed on Surfaces with Different Degrees of Instability
(I) Training in unstable conditions, with different elements, platforms, or situations, has been used because there is a significant increase in muscle activation, balance, proprioception, and even sports performance. However, it is not known how the devices used are classified according to performance variables, nor the differences according to instability experience. (II) This study aims to analyze the differences in power and speed in push-ups…
An Analysis of Running Impact on Different Surfaces for Injury Prevention
The impact that occurs on the runner's foot when it lands on the ground depends on numerous factors: footwear, running technique, foot strike and landing pattern, among others. However, the surface is a decisive factor that can be selected by the runner to improve their sports practice, thereby avoiding injuries. This study aimed to assess the number and magnitude of accelerations in impact (produced by the runner when their foot strikes the grou…
Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs), with a particular focus on the proposed underlying mechanisms, followed by a discussion of the cultural and organisational considerations and implicat…
Not all players warm up the same
The women's side of home advantage
Introduction This study aimed to: (1) analyse and compare home advantage (HA) and home winning percentage (HW) in the main top European women's handball leagues over the last four seasons; and (2) examine the impact of team level on these indicators to identify patterns of competitive performance. Methods A total of 4,744 matches were analysed from the first divisions of France (Starligue), Germany (Bundesliga), Spain (Guerreras Iberdrola), Norwa…
Sports Performance and Training (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Athletes (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · Physics (3 works) · Sport Psychology and Performance (3 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works)