Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast Paul Robbins: Dissecting Data in the NBA
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Nov 20, 2024 Paul Robbins, a Sport Performance Specialist at Biocore with 15 seasons in the NBA, shares his expertise on performance analytics. He discusses the revolution in player data tracking, focusing on the importance of acceleration and deceleration metrics. Paul emphasizes how immediate insights from game data can enhance training and injury prevention. He also delves into the complexities of load management, the significance of context in performance metrics, and the collaborative efforts needed between data analysts and coaches to optimize player dynamics.
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Acceleration Patterns Predict Injuries
- Injury risk in NBA playoffs relates more to acceleration and deceleration pattern changes than total load or minutes played.
- Players with fewer minutes but increased high-intensity accelerations/decelerations are more injury-prone than heavy-minute players.
Train for High-Intensity Movement
- Prepare athletes for high-intensity accelerations and decelerations rather than relying solely on rest.
- Supplement rest days with controlled work targeting acceleration and deceleration capabilities.
Break Down Player Load Origins
- Player load metrics alone can be misleading without understanding the breakdown of accelerations and decelerations.
- The origin of load matters more than the accumulated total volume of work.