A Comparison of Soccer Training and Match Global Positioning System Volume between the First and Second Half of the Season: Appropriate Application of the Stimulus-Recovery-Adaptation Process.
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Authors
Leiting, Keith
Morales, Jorge
Rubio, Carlos
Issue Date
2024-11-04
Type
Article, Published
Language
en_US
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the stimulus that caused late season increases in GPS match loads and increases in win percentage. METHODS: The season was spilt into two halves (first nine and second nine matches). Several multivariate ANOVAs were used to determine differences in GPS variables between the first and second half of the season. RESULTS: There are statistically significant differences in ETL variables between the first-nine and last nine soccer matches. There are no statistically significant differences in ETL variables between the first-nine and last nine soccer training sessions, Match -1 and Match -2. DISCUSSION: Increases in sport specific movements during match play are a result of previous matches and not practice. In-season practice should be used to develop tactical and technical proficiency and place less emphasis on fitness. As team fitness increased so did the points accumulated from competitions.