Malaysian Journal of Applied Sciences

In the current study, a total of 86 soccer’s players with mean age of 14 years drawn from Terengganu soccer academy were tested in performing 10 parameters aiming at determining the performance of those players based on assessing the contribution of each activity and its corresponding significant level. The 10 performance related parameters involved anthropometry (BMI), fitness test (agility, coordination, muscular endurance (push and sit up), power, YoYo level), and football skill test (dribbling with ball, dribbling without ball and juggling). All the parameters testing is carried out based on international standard and performed by well-trained staff. The Pearson correlation analysis was used to achieve the objective in this study. Result shows a positive correlation between the two types of muscular parameters; the power is influenced by BMI and coordination; the specific football tests are highly impacted by the power and agility. The coefficient of determination and the sig...

Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2018

The purpose of this study was to compare some parameters of football players playing in 3rd League, BAL (Regional Amateur League) and SAL (Super Amateur League) according to the leagues they play in.Body height, body weight, body mass index, age, age of becoming a registered football player, vertical jump, anaerobic power, shuttle run, aerobic capacity (MaxVO2), leg strength, back strength, right-hand grip strength and left-hand grip strength parameters were measured in this study. ANOVA test, which is one of the parametric tests, were applied for the analysis of the data and significance level of p˂0.05 was sought.In conclusion, significant differences among the leagues were found according to height, vertical jump, anaerobic power, shuttle run, aerobic capacity, leg strength and back strength. However, no significant differences were found on body mass index, age, and age of becoming a registered football player, right-hand grip strength and left-hand grip strength parameters.

Sport science, 2010

In the 2008/2009 season eleven top football players of Dinamo Zagreb Football Club were assigned to the test group subjected to the system of three morphological measurements, three variables for the estimation of functional abilities on the treadmill and ten indicators of the situational efficiency of football players obtained by the Prozone3 system. The correlation between the variables applied in this research was determined by a correlation analysis; on the other hand, a series of regression analyses determined the correlation between the set of anthropometric indicators and functional abilities as a system of predictor variables in relation to every indicator of the situational efficiency as a criterion variable. The correlation analysis showed a statistically significant correlation between some variables (p<0,05). However, the series of regression analyses indicated a lack of statistically significant correlation between the system of predictor variables consisting of anthropometric characteristics and functional abilities and the measured indicators of situational efficiency (p>0,05) except for the variable of unsuccessfully passed balls. The conclusion was that the morphological characteristics and functional abilities do not possess any predictive value on the indicators of situational efficiency of the tested group of top football players.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2011

This study assessed the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of elite Melanesian futsal players in order to determine the best performance predictors. Physiological parameters of performance were measured in 14 Melanesian (MEL-G, 24.4±4.4 yrs) and 8 Caucasian (NMEL-G, 22.9±4.9) elite futsal players, using tests of jump-and-reach (CMJ), agility (T-Test), repeated sprint ability (RSA), RSA with change-of-direction (RSA-COD), sprints with 5 m, 10 m, 15 m, and 30 m lap times, and aerobic fitness with the 30-15 intermittent fitness test (30-15 IFT). The anthropometric data revealed significantly lower height for MEL-G compared with NMEL-G: 1.73±0.05 and 1.80±0.08 m, respectively; P=0.05. The CMJ was significantly higher for MEL-G than NMEL-G: 50.4±5.9 and 45.2±4.3 cm, respectively; P=0.05. T-Test times were significantly lower for MEL-G than NMEL-G: 10.47±0.58 and 11.01±0.64 seconds, respectively; P=0.05. MEL-G height was significantly related to CMJ (r=0.706, P=0.01), CMJ peakP (r=0.709, P=0.01) and T-Test (r=0.589, P=0.02). No significant betweengroup differences were observed for sprint tests or 30-15 IFT, including heart rate and estimated VO 2max . Between groups, the percentage decrement (%Dec) in RSA-COD was significantly lower in MEL-G than NMEL-G (P=0.05), although no significant difference was noted between RSA and RSA-COD. Within groups, no significant difference was observed between %Dec in RSA or RSA-COD; P=0.697. This study presents specific anthropometric (significantly lower height) and physiological (significantly greater agility) reference values in Melanesians, which, taken together, might help coaches and physical fitness trainers to optimize elite futsal training and talent identification in Oceania. . anaerobic parameters of performance in soccer players, mainly during small side games, which might be considered as similar to futsal games. But futsal has specificities regarding the ground and shoe adherence and smaller balls with 30% less bounce, which forces the players to develop the ability to accurately control and move the ball quickly on the ground . We therefore assumed that these specificities merited further investigation. Furthermore, the reduced pitch dimensions and frequent turnovers during futsal match-play require fast decision-making and high sprint capabilities under pressure during the attacking and defending phases . Thus, sprint performance and agility are required in the game , as in many team sports, and are likely to be pertinent indicators of performance.

Human Movement, 2011

Purpose. The aim of this article was to define the somatic characteristics, BMI index, age and total distance covered of football players who participated in the 2008 European Football championships. The article also pointed to any significant interrelationships. Methods. On the basis of a game analysis system, the castrol Performance Index, the 248 football players who participated in all 32 games of the championships were subject to analysis based on the distance covered during the games, with the results statistically analyzed and compared with the players' somatic characteristics. In addition, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used as a non-parametric counterpart of one-way analysis of variance. Results. The highest values of the somatic characteristics such as height, body mass, age and the BMI index were found in goalkeepers. The longest distances covered during the games were attained by midfielders and side midfielders, whereas the shortest distances covered were by goalkeepers and central defenders. Larger values of height and body mass corresponded to smaller covered distances by players during the games. Conclusions. The indicated dependences, which were found among the players' age, height, body mass and covered distance during the games allows one to define the usefulness of a player in a particular team formation. The covered distance, particularly in correlation with the mentioned morphological indicators, which to a great extent are genetically conditioned, could be used as criterion towards specifying in the most accurate way which formation a particular player should play in, based on his genetic predisposition.

Journal of sports …, 2005

2017

The study aimed to design a combined test to measure skills performance among the Algerian junior football players based on scientific basis. Adding to the establishment of set of standard grades for skills combined tests to approve the junior players level acting in the Algerian clubs. The research sample was selected among junior players acting in the Algerian clubs of the first and second league. After the initial design of the combined test, it was applied on a sample composed of ten (10) players in order to recognize its validity in an exploratory experience where some adjustments were held on this test then a second exploratory experience was conducted on 17/03/2015 at Berrassi stadium located in Saida on 30 players from MC Saida divided in three equal age groups: U17, U20, U21. The purpose was specify the scientific bases of the test. There were many results , but the most important was that the designed skills test was maily marked by its high grade of truth and reliability ...

In soccer, the relative age effect (RAE) was observed in both adult and young players. The RAE appears to be more pronounced in elite sports, probably by the need to select the best players to compete internationally. This study review: (1) the prevalence of RAE in soccer players, (a) considering competitive level (b) and specific position and (2) association between RAE (a) and anthropometric characteristics, (b) physical fitness components and technical skills. A total of 12 studies met all inclusion criteria for this review. One trial (meta-analysis) was included after the eligibility process. Overall, 77675 young soccer players were analysed. In all studies, significance level of 0.05 was set for the type I error. There is a consensus about the presence of an RAE in men’s soccer, and the percentage of players born in the first quarter in the selection year for professionals is high, with peak values found for elite young athletes, and a large decrease is evident throughout the regional and school representation. The relationship between RAE and the specific position is controversial, according to few studies. It is likely that players born in the first quarter differ in a variety of anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness components compared with peers born in the last quarter. Researchers need to understand the mechanisms by which RAE increase and decrease in order, to reduce and eliminate this social inequality that influence the experiences of athletes, especially in periods of development. Organizational and practical intervention is required.

Background: The purpose of our study was to analyze body composition and spiroergometric data of young (14-15 years) elite level ball sport players. We suggested that three-ball sports (handball, soccer, and basketball) share common performance indicators, as each ball sport is primarily characterized by rapid intermittent movements. Methods: We selected one-hundred and ten, handball (n=30), basketball (n=40) and soccer (n=40) players male and female from local clubs in Hungary. To measure their performance to develop high-quality training programs adequately age was differing from 14 to 15, they represented the elite level of their sports. They participated in performance analysis, the protocol included a body composition analysis and spiroergometric tests. We measured body composition and physiological parameters utilizing an In Body 720 device, and a standard Bruce treadmill protocol. Although we were aware of the limitations of the Bruce protocol in elite athletes, we choose thi...

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