Physical performance does not differ between right and left footed soccer young players. Field and isokinetic tests analysis

Physiology 2012 (Edinburgh) (2012) Proc Physiol Soc 27, PC319

Poster Communications: Physical performance does not differ between right and left footed soccer young players. Field and isokinetic tests analysis

H. Rkain1,2, A. Azzaoui1, I. Benslama2, L. Erguig1, S. Aboudrar1, M. El Abbassi3, T. Dakka1, N. Hajjaj-Hassouni2

1. Laboratory of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco. 2. Rheumatology department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco. 3. Rehabilitation department, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed Vth University Souissi, rabat, Morocco.

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Objective To compare physical performance using field tests and isokinetic muscle strength between right and elite young soccer players. Material and methods Fourty-nine young, healthy, male soccer players (mean age of 13.6 years) who were scholarship holders of the Moroccan academy Mohammed VI of soccer served as subjects in this study. Players were divided into 2 groups comparable for age, weight and height : right dominant limb (group 1) and left dominant limb (group 2). All participants received the same the entrainment schedule. Soccer players underwent a clinical examination (age, weight, height and body mass index), field tests (30 M sprint, Tube II and vertical jump) and evaluation of knee flexor and extensor muscle strength of their dominant limb on an isokinetic dynamometer. To ensure consistent and accurate measurements, each parameter was evaluated by the same examiner utilizing the same methods. Results Field tests results show no differences between players of the 2 groups (table 1). Muscular strength did not differ between right and left footed as well at low as at speed velocities. Discussion This study highlights that physical performance tests, including field tests and isokinetism, did not differ between right and left footed young soccer players. During the 90-minute of Soccer game, numerous explosive bursts of activity are required, including jumping, kicking, tackling, turning, sprinting, changing pace, and sustaining forceful contractions to maintain balance and control of the ball against defensive pressure. Briefly, soccer performance improves need not only physical but also technical and tactical development. Further studies on large samples should be conducted. It’s extremely important that those studies integrate a complete analysis of soccer performance including physical, technical/biomechanical, tactical and mental proprieties.



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