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View article: Shots During One-Goal Leads and Match Outcomes in the English Premier League
Shots During One-Goal Leads and Match Outcomes in the English Premier League Open
This observational retrospective study aimed to examine the association between team behaviour during periods of one-goal leads and subsequent match outcomes while accounting for team level and match location. All matches (n = 380) of the …
View article: The association between situational, technical and tactical parameters and performance in football<b/>
The association between situational, technical and tactical parameters and performance in football<b/> Open
Objective: To determine and analyse the influence of techni-cal and tactical parameters on performance in the Croatian First Football League during the first phase of the competi-tion in the 2021/2022 season. Methods: The sample comprised …
View article: Understanding Injury Dynamics in Youth Soccer: A Six-Season Study of Traumatic and Overuse Injuries
Understanding Injury Dynamics in Youth Soccer: A Six-Season Study of Traumatic and Overuse Injuries Open
Despite extensive research on adolescent and late-pubertal soccer players, there is limited longitudinal data on injury incidence in prepubertal and early pubertal soccer players. This study aimed to analyze the incidence and distribution …
View article: Understanding Longitudinal Muscle Injury Trends in Youth Football: Insights from U9 to U13 Players
Understanding Longitudinal Muscle Injury Trends in Youth Football: Insights from U9 to U13 Players Open
This longitudinal study investigated the incidence and characteristics of injuries among U9, U11, and U13 male football players in an academy setting over a six-season period, from 2016/17 to 2021/22. A total of 374 injuries were analyzed,…
View article: New Coach, New Risks? Injury Trends in Elite Football After Coaching Changes During an Eight-Season Period
New Coach, New Risks? Injury Trends in Elite Football After Coaching Changes During an Eight-Season Period Open
Although the effect of coach turnover is often discussed within the football community, there is a very limited body of knowledge on this topic. This study aimed to explore which coaching turnovers are associated with changes in injury inc…
View article: Team running performance while scoring and conceding goals in the UEFA Champions League: analysis of five-minute intervals
Team running performance while scoring and conceding goals in the UEFA Champions League: analysis of five-minute intervals Open
Performance analysis can provide coaches with a range of relevant information and support more informed decision-making. The objective of this research was to determine running performance (RP) within five-minute intervals when scoring and…
View article: Application of Unilateral and Bilateral Plyometric Exercises on the Ability of Planned Agility and Acceleration; Effectis in Young Soccer Players
Application of Unilateral and Bilateral Plyometric Exercises on the Ability of Planned Agility and Acceleration; Effectis in Young Soccer Players Open
The main aim of the study was to determine the difference in the effects between the two applied protocols (Unilateral and Bilateral), on the ability of planned agility and acceleration. For this research, the sample were active soccer pla…
View article: Dynamic Analysis of Cortisol Hormone, Alpha-Amylase Enzyme, and Blood Lactate Levels during a Rowing Ergometer 6 km Race
Dynamic Analysis of Cortisol Hormone, Alpha-Amylase Enzyme, and Blood Lactate Levels during a Rowing Ergometer 6 km Race Open
Rowing races require extreme physical and psychological effort from every athlete. This study aimed to determine the dynamics of the salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase, as well as blood lactate throughout the specific load represented by …
View article: The Comparison of Position-Specific Match Performance between the Group and Knockout Stage of the UEFA Champions League
The Comparison of Position-Specific Match Performance between the Group and Knockout Stage of the UEFA Champions League Open
This study aimed to compare match performance in the group and knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) for players in different playing positions. The information on physical and technical performances was collected during all UC…
View article: Muscle Injuries in Elite Youth Football Academy: A Six-Year Longitudinal Study on the U15 Football Team
Muscle Injuries in Elite Youth Football Academy: A Six-Year Longitudinal Study on the U15 Football Team Open
To develop specific preventive strategies, it is necessary to investigate in detail the occurrence of injuries in young football players. This study aimed to provide details about the type, location, severity, and contact nature of muscle …
View article: Physical performance discriminating winning and losing in UEFAChampions League: a full-season study
Physical performance discriminating winning and losing in UEFAChampions League: a full-season study Open
This study aimed to examine the differences in physical performance when winning and losing in UEFA Champions League (UCL) matches. Data were collected using an optical tracking system from all UCL matches (n = 125) in the 2022/23 season. …
View article: Return to Play and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence
Return to Play and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence Open
Background The available literature referring to the return to play (RTP) and performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has already been comprehensively summarized in team sports such as basketball or American Foot…
View article: Effectiveness of Physical-Literacy-Based Online Education on Indices of Physical Fitness in High-School Adolescents: Intervention Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period
Effectiveness of Physical-Literacy-Based Online Education on Indices of Physical Fitness in High-School Adolescents: Intervention Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic Period Open
There is a global consensus that physical literacy (PL) is an important determinant of physical fitness (PF), but studies have rarely examined the effects of PL-based interventions on PF. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect…
View article: Quantification of External Training Load among Elite-Level Goalkeepers within Competitive Microcycle
Quantification of External Training Load among Elite-Level Goalkeepers within Competitive Microcycle Open
This study aimed to evaluate the external training load (ETL) of elite-level goalkeepers considering days before match day (MD minus) and playing status in subsequent matches. The ETL of three goalkeepers from the Croatian highest national…
View article: Effects of 4-week Olympic weightlifting training on speed and power performance in recreational athletes
Effects of 4-week Olympic weightlifting training on speed and power performance in recreational athletes Open
Olympic weightlifting (OW) is sport with high strength and power demands where athletes need to explosively lift heavy weights. It is consisted of barbell lifting snatch and clean and jerk disciplines. In the strength and conditioning trai…
View article: The relationship between ambient temperature and match running performance of elite soccer players
The relationship between ambient temperature and match running performance of elite soccer players Open
The influence of environmental factors on key physical parameters of soccer players during competitive match-play have been widely investigated in the literature, although little is known on the effects of sub-zero ambient temperatures on …
View article: Static- vs. Dynamic-Stretching in Development of the Dynamic Balance; Chronic Effects of Specific Training Interventions in Female Football Players
Static- vs. Dynamic-Stretching in Development of the Dynamic Balance; Chronic Effects of Specific Training Interventions in Female Football Players Open
Flexibility is an important determinant of dynamic balance, but studies rarely examined the chronic effects of flexibility training on changes in balance capacity. This study aimed to determine the influence of different forms of flexibili…
View article: The seven phases of match status differentiate the running performance of soccer players in UEFA Champions League
The seven phases of match status differentiate the running performance of soccer players in UEFA Champions League Open
The purpose of this research was to investigate the running performance of professional soccer players in relation to seven phases which resulted in the changing or maintaining the match status in the UEFA Champion League games during seas…
View article: Injury Occurrence in Amateur Rugby: Prospective Analysis of Specific Predictors over One Half-Season
Injury Occurrence in Amateur Rugby: Prospective Analysis of Specific Predictors over One Half-Season Open
Background and objectives: The incidence of injuries in rugby is extremely high, but studies have rarely examined the predictors of injury in amateur players. This study aimed to systematically analyse sports and injury factors as potentia…
View article: “New Balls Please”: Physical Load Imposed on Ball Boys during the Roland Garros 2022
“New Balls Please”: Physical Load Imposed on Ball Boys during the Roland Garros 2022 Open
The process of becoming a ball kid at the French Open consists of different stages of selection and training. Selection and training of the ball kids is organized by the French Federation of Tennis (FFT) and is intended to be an immersive …
View article: How Different Predominant SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Affected Clinical Patterns and Performances of Infected Professional Players during Two Soccer Seasons: An Observational Study from Split, Croatia
How Different Predominant SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Affected Clinical Patterns and Performances of Infected Professional Players during Two Soccer Seasons: An Observational Study from Split, Croatia Open
There are limited data describing clinical patterns and match running performance (MRP) among players with COVID-19 infection before and after infection, particularly related to different predominant SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as in comp…
View article: Quantification of training load across two competitive seasons in elite senior and youth male soccer players from an English Premiership club
Quantification of training load across two competitive seasons in elite senior and youth male soccer players from an English Premiership club Open
This study aimed to compare the daily training load (TL) in first-team and U-18 soccer players from an English Premiership club. 36 first-team (age 23.2 ± 5.9 years, weight 75.2 ± 8.1 kg, height 1.83 ± 0.06 m), and 22 U-18 players (age 17.…
View article: Match running performance characterizing the most elite soccer match-play
Match running performance characterizing the most elite soccer match-play Open
In order to identify match running performance (MRP) characterizing the most elite soccer match-play, this study aimed to examine position-specific differences in the MRP of players competing in "big five" (BFLTs) and "non-big five" league…
View article: Predictors of Reactive Agility in Early Puberty: A Multiple Regression Gender-Stratified Study
Predictors of Reactive Agility in Early Puberty: A Multiple Regression Gender-Stratified Study Open
Reactive agility (RAG) is a crucial factor of success in sports, but there are practically no studies dealing with RAG among children. The main aim of this study was to identify predictors of RAG among early pubescent boys and girls. The p…
View article: The influence of physical performance on technical and tactical outcomes in the UEFA Champions League
The influence of physical performance on technical and tactical outcomes in the UEFA Champions League Open
View article: Decline in Running Performance in Highest-Level Soccer: Analysis of the UEFA Champions League Matches
Decline in Running Performance in Highest-Level Soccer: Analysis of the UEFA Champions League Matches Open
It is widely recognized that there is a decline in match running performance (MRP) towards the end of matches. To clarify whether it is primarily a consequence of fatigue, pacing or situational influences, this study aimed to examine MRP a…
View article: Analysis of the Association between Internal and External Training Load Indicators in Elite Soccer; Multiple Regression Study
Analysis of the Association between Internal and External Training Load Indicators in Elite Soccer; Multiple Regression Study Open
The aim of this study was to identify the external training load (ETL) variables that are most influential on the session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) during elite soccer training. The participants (n = 29) were adult male soccer pl…
View article: Do players competing in the UEFA Champions League maintain running performance until the end of the match? Positional analysis between halves and 5-minute intervals
Do players competing in the UEFA Champions League maintain running performance until the end of the match? Positional analysis between halves and 5-minute intervals Open
The findings from the present study should help coaches design training exercises that are specific to parts of a match. Moreover, the findings can help provide better understanding of match demands and individualization of training. Analy…
View article: (Low) Energy Availability and Its Association with Injury Occurrence in Competitive Dance: Cross-Sectional Analysis in Female Dancers
(Low) Energy Availability and Its Association with Injury Occurrence in Competitive Dance: Cross-Sectional Analysis in Female Dancers Open
Background and objectives: The risk of low energy availability is related to various health problems in sports. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify a possible association between various dance factors, anthropometrics/body build, …
View article: The effect of mid-season coach turnover on running match performance and match outcome in professional soccer players
The effect of mid-season coach turnover on running match performance and match outcome in professional soccer players Open