Influencia de las Faltas Directas en la Clasificación OK Liga de Hockey Patines

The aim of the present study was to check if there is a relationship between the direct free hits and the final classification of the team. Was analysed through a nomothetic, punctual and multidimensional observational design in all the matches of the competition, 16 teams of the OK Liga. An ad hoc observational instrument was created, validated by a high level panel and the reliability of the observation by the researchers was verified. The data analysis was performed using correlation analysis, Pearson's chi-square and Spearman's coefficient to identify the relationships between the final ranking with the different variants of the direct foul, and an ANOVA to determine the existence of differences between teams. From the total number of direct free hits analyzed (n=637), it was found that the teams with the best classification have a greater number of direct fouls thrown and percentages of saves by goalkeepers superior to teams with the worst classification. It is concluded that no significant relationship has been found between the different variables of the direct free hits with the final classification of the OK Liga teams. The specific training of direct free hits by outfield players and goalkeepers is suggested to improve effectiveness in the final minutes of the match.