| Fatigue impairs short-passing ability |
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Sixteen elite junior players completed the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT) both before and after the first and second half of an unofficial game as well as after 5 min of simulation of high-intensity activity (HIS).
After the 5 min HIS, as well as after first and second half short-passing ability was impaired compared to before the activities with short-passing precision being further deteriorated (-62%) at the end of the second half. The decline in technical proficiency was inversely related (r=-0.64) to the soccer-specific fitness level of the players (Yo-Yo IR1 performance). These results show that fatigue has a negative effect on passing precision and that player with high fitness level has less deterioration in technical performance. Recommendations: Technical training should also be performed under physical demanding conditions similar to those encountered during a competitive soccer game. Rampinini E, Impellizzeri FM, Castagna C, Azzalin A, Bravo DF, Wisløff U. Comments (0)
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