OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching is 15. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Uncovering the roles of complexity and expertise in memorizing tactical movements from videos with coach's pointing gestures and guided gaze	31
Spatial partitioning of the football pitch based on successful passing paths	30
Practice and match workload of a female tennis player in two annual seasons: A single-case study	26
Exploring the influence of task and environmental constraints on batting and bowling performance in cricket: A systematic review	24
Coaches’ perceptions of innovation programs of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation	22
Investigating the role of age and maturation on the association between tennis experience and cognitive function in junior beginner to intermediate-level tennis players	20
A case study of a sports school scholarship programme: Student-athlete dual career competency development and perceptions of the talent development environment	19
Coaches’ opinions about teaching defensive skills for youth handball teams	19
How much training do English male academy players really do? Load inside and outside of a football academy	18
Predicting change-of-direction performance in elite young badminton players: A multiple regression analysis on acceleration- and deceleration-related qualities	18
A qualitative analysis of existing concussion return to play protocols and psychological recovery management in Gaelic games	18
Multi-sports training in English soccer academies: A survey exploring practices, practitioner perspectives, and barriers to use	18
Effects of different sprint training programs with ball on explosive, high-intensity and endurance-intensive performances in male young soccer players	17
A data-driven analysis of the technical and tactical evolution of elite women's football	17
The use of player tracking data to analyze defensive play in professional soccer - A scoping review	16
How external and internal focus are used in the field: A review	15
Development of the brief expertise scale for sports coaching	15
Concurrent training in team sports: A systematic review	15
Training and testing practices of strength and conditioning coaches in Argentinian Rugby Union	15
Factors influencing the intentions of people with disabilities to participate in e-sports: An application of the theory of planned behavior	15
Cycling coaches’ trauma–specific education, familiarity with post-traumatic stress, and coaching efficacy	15