Abstract
Aim of this study was to determine the relationship between functional capacities and skills performance among young soccer player. The research was conducted on a sample of 22 players aged U-14, members of the elite junior soccer club. Players were tested for aerobic capacities (Soccer specific endurance tests, Beep test), anaerobic capacities (Sprint test, Repeated sprint test, 300 meter run test) and skill performace in phase of attack and defense. Anaerobic capacity of players explain 37% of the variance (p = 0.03) for defensive tactical elements, while the set of functional aerobic variables (Hoff test, p = 0.18; beep test, p = 0.93) has explained 37% (p = 0.03) of defensive players ability. Set of predictors of functional anaerobic variables (Sprint test, Repeated Sprint Ability, 300 meter run test) explain 32% (p = 0.04) criteria, while the set of predictors of functional aerobic variables (Hoff test, 20m multi-stage shuttle run test) explain 26% (p = 0.03) criteria. On the basis of the research we can conclude that there is a strong correlation between the players’ performance and tactical skill, whether it is a tactical-technical element of the phase of attack or defense. Therefore, coaches need to develop both components to achieve desired results in the competition games.
Highlights
Soccer has apart from aerobic endurance, that is represented by distance covered [1] a tremendous need for the type of anaerobic work like sprints, acceleration, duel games that have a direct impact on the final outcome [2]
The same significance was observed among the aerobic variables (p = 0.03) so we can conclude that aerobic and anaerobic components have an equal share in the defense phase
Based on the coefficient of determination it can be concluded that a set of predictors of functional anaerobic variables (Sprint test, Repeated Sprint Ability, 300 meter run test) explain 32% (p = 0.04) criteria, while the set of predictors of functional aerobic variables (Hoff test, 20m multi-stage shuttle run test) explain 26% (p = 0.03) criteria
Summary
Soccer has apart from aerobic endurance, that is represented by distance covered [1] a tremendous need for the type of anaerobic work like sprints, acceleration, duel games that have a direct impact on the final outcome [2]. Technique or sport-specific technical skill takes great part in the development of talented young players of many team sports including soccer [7]. Despite recent attempts [9] data on the importance of the technical components of the young players are practically unexplored [10]. Their role during the game may have a decisive impact on the final outcome of the match. There are studies that analyze the impact of and correlation between specific tactical techniques and structural elements and performance of the soccer team [11,12,13]
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