Table 1. Comparison Between Observed Drop Times and Estimated Drop Times by Aquatic Directors and Players.
Videography analyzed in the studies included films of UWH club games 2015 & 2018 and U.S. National Championships 2019 hosted at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida, and World Championships 2018 Centre Aquatique Desjardins, Quebec
Drop Time | Observed | Director | Player | p |
Drop Time (Overall) | ||||
Mean (SD) | 11.0 secs (3.7) | 22.7 secs (19.8) | 15.2 secs (8.4) | <0.001 |
Median (Interquartile Range) | 10 secs (8-13) | 16.5 secs (10-30) | 12 secs (10-20) | 0.02 |
Drop Time (Active) | ||||
Mean (SD) | 12.1 secs (3.7) | - | 14.7 secs (9.0) | <0.001 |
Median (Interquartile Range) | 12 secs (9-14) | - | 12 secs (9-17) | 0.02 |
Drop Time (No Puck) | ||||
Mean (SD) | 9.3 secs (3.0) | - | 13.8 secs (10.8) | <0.001 |
Median (Interquartile Range) | 9 secs (7-11) | - | 10 secs (6-20) | <0.001 |