scholarly journals The Effect of Different Attentional Focus on the Penalty Kicking Performance of Adolescent Male Soccer Players in Different Levels

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Lixin Zheng ◽  
Henry Wang ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Attentional Focus ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Kicking Performance ◽  
Different Levels

scholarly journals Salivary oxytocin, cognitive anxiety and self-confidence in pre-competition athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene La Fratta ◽  
Sara Franceschelli ◽  
Lorenza Speranza ◽  
Antonia Patruno ◽  
Carlo Michetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Response ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Soccer Match ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Cognitive Anxiety ◽  
Psychophysiological Stress ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractIt is well known that soccer sport has the potential for high levels of stress and anxiety and that these are linked to Cortisol (C) variations. To date, much research has been devoted to understanding how Oxytocin (OT) can affect anxiety in response to a challenge. The aim of this study was to investigate, in 56 young male soccer players, the psychophysiological stress response 96 and 24 h before one soccer match of a tournament, in order to establish whether athletes who won or lost, show different levels of C and OT or expressions of competitive state anxiety subcomponents. We found that winners had significantly lower Cognitive anxiety and higher Self-confidence scores than losers. Also, significant differences between winners and losers in C and OT concentrations were observed, with higher OT levels in who has won and higher C levels in who has lost. Our results showed interesting associations between OT, C, anxiety feelings, and the outcome of competition.

Is Increased Kicking Leg Iliopsoas Muscle Tightness a Predictive Factor for Developing Spondylolysis in Adolescent Male Soccer Players?

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Seira Takei ◽  
Suguru Torii ◽  
Shuji Taketomi ◽  
Soichiro Iwanuma ◽  
Michio Tojima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Factor ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Iliopsoas Muscle ◽  
Muscle Tightness

Goal Orientation and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Male Adolescent Soccer Players' Motivation to Participate

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 925-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zisan Kazak Çetinkalp ◽  
Ayse Turksoy
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Active Movement ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Male Adolescent ◽  
Motivation To Participate ◽  
Analyze Data

The purpose in this investigation was to determine whether or not goal orientation and self-efficacy level could predict the motivation to participate in adolescent male soccer players. Participants were 159 male soccer players aged 13 and 14 (M = 13.43, SD = .49). Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze data. Achievement/status and competition were positively predicted by ego orientation. Skill development was positively predicted by task orientation. Team affiliation, being active/movement, and fitness/energy were positively predicted by self-efficacy. Goal orientation and self-efficacy were not found to be significant predictors of fun and friendship.

SPORT EXERCISE CAPACITY OF SOCCER PLAYERS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzejewski Marcin ◽  
Chmura Jan ◽  
Dybek Tomasz ◽  
Beata Pluta
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Different Levels

Groin Problems in Male Soccer Players Are More Common Than Previously Reported

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 1304-1308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joar Harøy ◽  
Ben Clarsen ◽  
Kristian Thorborg ◽  
Per Hölmich ◽  
Roald Bahr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Injury Surveillance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Time Loss ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Surveillance Studies ◽  
Trauma Research ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Different Levels

Background: The majority of surveillance studies in soccer have used a time-loss injury definition, and many groin problems result from overuse, leading to gradually increasing pain and/or reduced performance without necessarily causing an absence from soccer training or match play. Thus, the magnitude of groin problems in soccer has probably been underestimated in previous studies based on traditional injury surveillance methods. Purpose: To investigate the prevalence of groin problems among soccer players of both sexes and among male soccer players at different levels of play through a new surveillance method developed to capture acute and overuse problems. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: We registered groin problems during a 6-week period of match congestion using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center Overuse Injury Questionnaire. A total of 240 players from 15 teams across different levels of play and from both sexes were included, and they responded to the weekly questionnaire. We calculated the average weekly prevalence of all groin problems and substantial groin problems. Results: Of the 240 players, 112 male players (59%) and 20 female players (45%) reported at least 1 episode of groin problems. The average weekly prevalence of any groin problem and substantial groin problem for all male players was 29% (range, 23%-32% across different levels) and 10% (7%-13%), respectively. Elite male players had an increased risk of experiencing groin problems (odds ratio: 3.1, 95% CI: 1.5-6.4, P = .03) compared with elite female players. There was no difference in the risk of experiencing groin problems among elite, subelite, and amateur male players. For substantial problems, there was no difference between elite male and elite female players or among levels of play for senior male soccer players. Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of groin problems among male soccer players during a period with match congestion. Time-loss definition as used in previous injury surveillance studies captured only one-third of the male groin problems registered with the new method. Elite male players had 3 times’ higher risk of reporting groin problems as compared with elite female players, while playing level did not influence the risk of reporting a groin problem among males.

scholarly journals Soccer players' injuries at Different Levels of the sport

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Karol Pilis ◽  
Damian Miarczyński ◽  
Anna Pilis ◽  
Krzysztof Stec ◽  
Sławomir Letkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Group I ◽  
Prevention Techniques ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Intense Training ◽  
And Training ◽  
Different Levels

Introduction: Soccer players are injury prone, and increasing competition - especially at the highest level - leads to increasing training loads, and these may contribute to more injuries to players. Hence, the aim is to increase preventive measures and treatment in this field. Aim: The paper examines soccer players’ susceptibility to injuries occurring at different levels of the sport’s development, and describes the accompanying conditions. Materials and Methods: The study involved 215 players of different levels, of which 105 came from the II and III league clubs (group I) and 110 from IV league clubs (group II ). The conducted research was based on a diagnostic survey using an anonymous questionnaire containing 15 questions developed by the authors. Results: Similar traumas (injuries) were observed among respondents of both groups. Group I had suffered injuries in the case of 92 (87.62%) respondents, while Group II contained 87 (79.09%) subjects who had suffered injuries. Group I trained harder than Group II , but the nature of the injuries was similar for all the players. The surveyed Group I had 100% access to physio-therapeutic help; in Group II this was the case for only 48 (43.64%) subjects. Group I also applied preventive anti-injury measures to a greater extent than Group II , in the form of pre-training warm-ups and post-training stretching and loosening. Conclusions: Among the more advanced soccer players there was a trend toward more traumas with similar kinds of sustained injuries, despite the greater availability of physiotherapy care and their use of more antiinjury prevention techniques than in the group representing the lower levels of sport advancement in soccer. This adverse effect is associated with the more intense training and training loads of the more advanced players

Risk Factors in Elite, Adolescent Male Soccer Players: Prospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 596-605
Author(s):  
Dai Sugimoto ◽  
Adam J. Loiacono ◽  
Alexandra Blenis ◽  
Jennifer M. Morse ◽  
Dennis R. Borg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Back Injury ◽  
Functional Movement Screen ◽  
Surveillance Period ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Purpose. To find risk factors for soccer-related musculoskeletal injuries among elite, adolescent male soccer players. Methods. Prior to the season, various physical, clinical, and functional measurements were taken. One season was used as an injury surveillance period. Then, after the season, measures of potential risk factors were compared between (1) those players who sustained musculoskeletal injuries and (2) those who remained injury free. Results. Among 61 players, 37.7% (23/61) sustained soccer-related musculoskeletal injuries. After adjusting for covariates in a logistic regression model, presence of previous hip and low back injury (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 8.93, P = .046) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) scores (aOR = 1.92, P = .022) were independently associated with musculoskeletal injures. Conclusion. Elite, adolescent male soccer players with a history of hip and back injury are at greater risk of sustaining a soccer-related musculoskeletal injury. In addition, our study indicated greater risk of sustaining a future soccer-related injury as FMS scores increase.

scholarly journals The Main and Interactive Effects of Biological Maturity and Relative Age on Physical Performance in Elite Youth Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
James Parr ◽  
Keith Winwood ◽  
Emma Hodson-Tole ◽  
Frederik J. A. Deconinck ◽  
James P. Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Performance Tests ◽  
Strength Index ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Relative Age ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Biological Maturity

The main and interactive effect of biological maturity and relative age upon physical performance in adolescent male soccer players was considered. Consistent with previous research, it was hypothesised that participants of greater maturity or born earlier in the selection year would perform better in terms of physical performance tests. This cross-sectional study consisted of 84 male participants aged between 11.3 and 16.2 years from a professional soccer academy in the English Premier League. Date of birth, height, weight, and parental height were collected. Sprint, change of direction, countermovement jump, and reactive strength index were considered for physical performance. Relative age was based on the birth quarter for the selection year. Maturity status was based upon the percentage of predicted adult height attained. Linear regression models highlighted that maturation was associated with performance on all but one of the physical performance tests, the reactive strength index. In contrast, relative age only served as a significant predictor of performance on the countermovement jump. This study indicated that physical performance (in the tests studied) seems to be related to the biological maturity status of a player but not their relative age. This finding is important because it suggests that early-maturing players perform better in the majority of physical performance tests, and the commonly held belief that relative age effect influences performance may be overstated.

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