Age-Related Differences in Functional Capacity and Technical Performance in Youth Soccer Players With Similar Training Ages

Berkiye Kirmizigil; Jeffry Chauchat

Makale detayları

Age-Related Differences in Functional Capacity and Technical Performance in Youth Soccer Players With Similar Training Ages

Yazarlar:

Berkiye Kirmizigil | Jeffry Chauchat

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sports Medicine

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.395-403

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349158

pISSN:

2564-7288

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Purpose: Chronological age is the most straightforward method for classification of youth soccer players based on their date of birth. However, results concerning the effect of chronological age on functional capacity and technical performance are controversial in youth soccer players. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the differences in physical and soccer technical performance between different soccer age groups with similar training ages. For this purpose, 84 soccer players were grouped according to their soccer age group U12 and U14. Material and Methods: Body weight, body mass index and body composition were measured by using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Flexibility, static balance, and vertical jump performances were measured respectively with sit-and-reach test, Flamingo balance test, and vertical jump test. Moreover, soccer technical performance was evaluated by using Mor-Christian passing test. Results: Mean training ages of U12 and U14 were similar p0.15. Anthropometric measurements height, weight and fat free mass, flexibility, static balance, vertical jump, and passing results were significantly higher in U14 compared to U12 soccer players p0.05. Conclusion: Chronological age may have an impact on balance, flexibility, vertical jump and passing skill in youth soccer players.

 Purpose: Chronological age is the most straightforward method for classification of youth soccer players based on their date of birth. However, results concerning the effect of chronological age on functional capacity and technical performance are controversial in youth soccer players. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the differences in physical and soccer technical performance between different soccer age groups with similar training ages. For this purpose, 84 soccer players were grouped according to their soccer age group U12 and U14. Material and Methods: Body weight, body mass index and body composition were measured by using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Flexibility, static balance, and vertical jump performances were measured respectively with sit-and-reach test, Flamingo balance test, and vertical jump test. Moreover, soccer technical performance was evaluated by using Mor-Christian passing test. Results: Mean training ages of U12 and U14 were similar p0.15. Anthropometric measurements height, weight and fat free mass, flexibility, static balance, vertical jump, and passing results were significantly higher in U14 compared to U12 soccer players p0.05. Conclusion: Chronological age may have an impact on balance, flexibility, vertical jump and passing skill in youth soccer players.

 Purpose: Chronological age is the most straightforward method for classification of youth soccer players based on their date of birth. However, results concerning the effect of chronological age on functional capacity and technical performance are controversial in youth soccer players. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the differences in physical and soccer technical performance between different soccer age groups with similar training ages. For this purpose, 84 soccer players were grouped according to their soccer age group U12 and U14. Material and Methods: Body weight, body mass index and body composition were measured by using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Flexibility, static balance, and vertical jump performances were measured respectively with sit-and-reach test, Flamingo balance test, and vertical jump test. Moreover, soccer technical performance was evaluated by using Mor-Christian passing test. Results: Mean training ages of U12 and U14 were similar p0.15. Anthropometric measurements height, weight and fat free mass, flexibility, static balance, vertical jump, and passing results were significantly higher in U14 compared to U12 soccer players p0.05. Conclusion: Chronological age may have an impact on balance, flexibility, vertical jump and passing skill in youth soccer players.

 Purpose: Chronological age is the most straightforward method for classification of youth soccer players based on their date of birth. However, results concerning the effect of chronological age on functional capacity and technical performance are controversial in youth soccer players. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the differences in physical and soccer technical performance between different soccer age groups with similar training ages. For this purpose, 84 soccer players were grouped according to their soccer age group U12 and U14. Material and Methods: Body weight, body mass index and body composition were measured by using a bioelectrical impedance analysis. Flexibility, static balance, and vertical jump performances were measured respectively with sit-and-reach test, Flamingo balance test, and vertical jump test. Moreover, soccer technical performance was evaluated by using Mor-Christian passing test. Results: Mean training ages of U12 and U14 were similar p0.15. Anthropometric measurements height, weight and fat free mass, flexibility, static balance, vertical jump, and passing results were significantly higher in U14 compared to U12 soccer players p0.05. Conclusion: Chronological age may have an impact on balance, flexibility, vertical jump and passing skill in youth soccer players.

Makale detayları

Age-Related Differences in Functional Capacity and Technical Performance in Youth Soccer Players With Similar Training Ages

Yazarlar: Berkiye Kirmizigil | Jeffry Chauchat

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Sports Medicine

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.395-403

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 5/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001349158

pISSN: 2564-7288

youth soccer

training age

chronological age

technical performance

functional capacity

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Berkiye Kirmizigil | Jeffry Chauchat

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sports Medicine

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.395-403

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

5/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349158

pISSN:

2564-7288