Technical-tactical objectives by stages for padel (TTOSP): Validation of an instrument for padel coaches

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to design and validate an instrument on technical-tactical objectives by stages for padel players. Twelve experts participated in the process and had to meet all the inclusion criteria. Aiken's V coefficient and confidence intervals were used to calculate content validity and Cronbach's a coefficient to analyses reliability. The fifty-seven items initially designed were assessed for appropriateness and wording. Three items were modified for obtaining values <.70 in Aiken's V coefficient in the adequacy, according to the qualitative assessments of the experts. The rest of the items were considered correct because they obtained values >.79 in Aiken's V coefficient for appropriateness and wording. The reliability of the instrument was acceptable (a=.97). The instrument is particularly innovative and valuable for defining technical-tactical objectives for padel players at various stages. Therefore, coaches and federations are urged to consider the "technical-tactical objectives by stages in padel (TTOSP)" tool for coach education and player development.