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- Title
Comparison of time-motion analysis and physiological responses during small-sided games in male and female soccer players.
- Authors
Jastrzębski, Zbigniew; Radzimiński, Łukasz; Stępień, Piotr
- Abstract
Background The main purpose of this study was to compare the physiological response and time-motion analysis of male and female soccer players during 4 vs 4 small-sided games. Material/Methods Thirteen adult, professional, male and fifteen female soccer players participated in the study. Small-sided games (4 vs 4) were performed in an interval format: 4 × 4 min, 2 min of active recovery. The distance covered by the players during small-sided games and heart rate responses were measured. Results The average intensity during the small-sided games was between 89.4 and 90.6% HRma× in male and between 88.9 and 90.2% HRma× in female players. The total distance covered by the male soccer players during four bouts of small-sided games was significantly (p < 0.0009) longer. During subsequent games the distance covered by men was 24.7%, 24.2%, 25.5%, and 24.6% longer, respectively, than in women. Conclusions The results of this study show that intensity (% HRma×) during 4 vs 4 small-sided games is similar in male and female soccer players. Both men and women covered a comparable distance at a speed below 4 m.s-1. In contrast, the distance covered with a speed e×ceeding the velocity of 4 m.s-1 was significantly longer in male soccer players.
- Subjects
SOCCER &; psychology; SOCCER players; TEAM sports; MOTION; KINEMATICS
- Publication
Baltic Journal of Health & Physical Activity, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1, p42
- ISSN
2080-1297
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.29359/BJHPA.08.1.05