Effects of bio-banding upon physical and technical performance during soccer competition: A preliminary analysis

Bio-banded competition has been introduced to address the variation in physical maturity within soccer. To date, no research has investigated the effect of bio-banded competition relative to chronological competition. The current study investigated the effect of bio-banding upon physical and technical performance in elite youth soccer athletes. Twenty-five male soccer athletes (11-15 years) from an English Premier League soccer academy participated in bio-banded and chronological competition, with physical and technical performance data collected for each athlete. Athletes were between 85-90% of predicted adult stature, and sub-divided into early, on-time and late developers. For early developers, significantly more short passes, significantly less dribbles and a higher rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were evident during bio-banded competition compared to chronological competition (p < 0.05). Significantly more short passes and dribbles, and significantly fewer long passes were seen for on-time developers during bio-banded competition (p < 0.05). For late developers, significantly more tackles, and significantly fewer long passes were evident during bio-banded competition (p < 0.05). No significant differences in physical performance were identified between competition formats. Results demonstrated that bio-banded competition changed the technical demand placed upon athletes compared to chronological competition, without reducing the physical demands. Bio-banded competition can be prescribed to athletes of differing maturation groups dependent upon their specific developmental needs.
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Aiheet: urheilupeli jalkapallo miespuolinen ikä kilpailu suorituskyky fyysinen toimintakyky kypsä
Aihealueet: biologiset ja lääketieteelliset tieteet junioriurheilu urheilukilpailut
Tagging: bio-banding
DOI: 10.3390/sports7080193
Julkaisussa: Sports
Julkaistu: 2019
Vuosikerta: 7
Numero: 8
Sivuja: 193
Julkaisutyypit: artikkeli
Kieli: englanti (kieli)
Taso: kehittynyt