Activity Profile in Elite Italian Soccer Team

Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyse the activity profile of players in a top-class team in the Italian national football league over the course of a season (n=388). The effect of playing position and the two halves on the number and duration of short, intense bursts of effort and recov...

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Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2010-05, Vol.31 (5), p.304-310
Main Authors: Vigne, G., Gaudino, C., Rogowski, I., Alloatti, G., Hautier, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Athletic Performance - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Italy
Locomotion - physiology
Male
Physical Endurance - physiology
Physical Exertion - physiology
Soccer
Training & Testing
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
Videotape Recording
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Summary:Abstract The purpose of this study was to analyse the activity profile of players in a top-class team in the Italian national football league over the course of a season (n=388). The effect of playing position and the two halves on the number and duration of short, intense bursts of effort and recovery phases was studied. The main results show that midfielders cover significantly more distance than players in other positions (p
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/s-0030-1248320