The overall objective of this review was to investigate the role and development of sprinting
speed in soccer. Time–motion analyses show that short sprints occur frequently during …

Introduction Speed is an important prerequisite in soccer. Therefore, a large number of tests
have been developed aiming to investigate several speed skills relevant to soccer. This …

The present study aimed to investigate positional differences in 744 high-level soccer
players, aged 8 to 18 years. Players were assigned to six age groups (U9–U19) and divided …

The performance of male soccer players (MSP) depends on multiple factors such as body
composition. The physical demands of modern soccer have changed, so the ideal body …

Purpose: To compare sprint and countermovement-jump (CMJ) performance among
competitive soccer players as a function of performance level, field position, and age. In …

The aim of our study was to determine the differences in some anthropometric and physical
performance variables of young Croatian female volleyball players (aged 13 to 15) in …

Goalkeepers are typically the last defensive line for soccer teams aiming to minimise goals
being conceded, with match rules permitting ball handling within a specific area …

Talent identification and selection in soccer is typically based on subjective evaluations of
experienced coaches. Recently, there has been a trend to complement these subjective …

The purpose of this study was to quantify possible differences in sprint mechanical outputs in
soccer according to soccer playing standard, position, age and sex. Sprint tests of 674 male …

Abstract Lockie, RG, Moreno, MR, Lazar, A, Orjalo, AJ, Giuliano, DV, Risso, FG, Davis, DL,
Crelling, JB, Lockwood, JR, and Jalilvand, F. The physical and athletic performance …