Professional Futsal Research Articles

The Effects of Players' Rotations on High-Intensity Activities in Professional Futsal Players.

The current study aimed to investigate the effects of interchange rotations on players` physical performance during competition, with special reference to high-intensity activity (HIA) according to the playing position. Physical performance data, collected from 19 professional players during seven official matches from the Spanish futsal league using a portable local positioning system, included the number of high-speed running activities (>18 km·h-1), high-intensity accelerations (>3 m·s-2), and high-intensity decelerations (>3 m·s-2). Statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) differences were observed in the number of HIA efforts across rotations and between positions. Players performed more HIA efforts in the first rotation (n = 17.6), suggesting that their first rotation was more demanding than all subsequent rotations. Wingers demonstrated a higher HIA effort and frequency of HIA efforts when compared to defenders (p ≤ 0.05) and pivots (p ≤ 0.001). For all positions, the first rotation was more physically demanding as the number of HIA efforts per rotation decreased with an increased number of rotations throughout the match. Furthermore, higher HIA profile positions, such as wingers and defenders, were less likely to maintain consistent HIA properties (repetition number, time-frequency, and the work-rate) across subsequent rotations during the match. The findings of the study can inform coaching decisions regarding players' rotations to maintain consistent HIA performance throughout the match.

Influence of Mental Skills on Competitive Anxiety in Professional Futsal Players: Difference by Successful and Unsuccessful Players

Influence of Mental Skills on Competitive Anxiety in Professional Futsal Players: Difference by Successful and Unsuccessful Players

Assessment of the Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Polish Professional Futsal Players: A Descriptive Study-Do Futsal Players Require Nutritional Education?

Futsal is a discipline with high training and nutritional requirements. Despite growing research interest in athletes' diet and nutritional status, no studies have examined Polish male futsal players. Therefore, the aim of this descriptive study was an assessment of the dietary intake and nutritional status in a selected group of futsal players. The study comprised 11 members of a top Polish futsal team (aged 26 ± 3.62 years). Dietary intake was assessed using a standardized 3-day food record. Body composition, total energy expenditure, physical fitness level, and concentrations of the biochemical indices of each participant were estimated. The energy availability in the diet was lower than recommended. Moreover, low consumption of carbohydrates was stated, as well as an inadequate intake of Vitamins E and D. Higher protein and cholesterol intake than recommended were also observed. To conclude, our results point to the need for educating athletes and coaches, particularly teaching about proper food choices, promoting quality foods, and, in some cases, using individual dietary plans to meet energy and nutrient needs. Nutrition education would help to improve their dietary and health habits and optimize their performance in sports training.

Effects of Complex and Contrast Training on Strength, Power, and Agility in Professional Futsal Players: A Preliminary Study

Effects of Complex and Contrast Training on Strength, Power, and Agility in Professional Futsal Players: A Preliminary Study

ANALISIS SHOOTING FUTSAL PUTRA PADA PERTANDINGAN LIGA PROFESIONAL 2021/2022

This study discusses the analysis of basic shooting techniques and shooting areas for the Bintang Timur Surabaya team in the 2021/2022 proof-of-work league matches. The purpose of this study was to determine the basic technical abilities of the futsal shooting game in the Bintang Timur Surabaya team in the 2021/2022 professional futsal league and the dominant shooting and area shooting techniques carried out by the Bintang Timur Surabaya team. The method used is descriptive quantitative which later the data will be analyzed, processed and arranged to find existing problems. The source of the data taken was by watching the replay of the Bintang Timur Surabaya team in the second round which included an analysis of shooting techniques. The results of the analysis of the basic shooting techniques and shooting areas of the Bintang Timur Surabaya team during the second round. the total shot taken was 459 times, the instep was shot 300 times (65%), the toe was 48 times (11%) and the foot was shot 111 times (24%). Based on the results that have been done, it can be said that the characteristics of the shooting techniques carried out in Professional Futsal League matches use more of the instep. Shooting area (kicking area) The characteristics of the shooting area in the 2021/2022 Professional Futsal League match for the East Bintang Surabaya Team are as follows: a total of 459 shots were taken, with shooting in the weak area 214 times (47%) and shooting in the strong area as much as 245 times (53%). So it can be said that the characteristics of shooting techniques carried out in Professional Futsal League matches are mostly carried out in the strong area.

The Immediate Effects of High Carbohydrate and Caffeinated Drinks on Speed, Coordination, and Cognitive Function in Professional Futsal Players

Background: Researchers believe the beneficiary role of some supplements in improving futsal player's performance, since their performance is disturbed by lactate accumulation. Objectives: In the present study, we aimed to investigate the acute effects of high-carbohydrate and high-caffeine drinks on the motor performance (speed and coordination) and cognitive function of futsal players. Methods: The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The study involved 40 participants who were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) carbohydrate supplementation (N = 10), (2) caffeine supplementation (N = 10), (3) carbohydrate and caffeine supplementation (N = 10), and (4) control group (placebo). The subjects were given two different sports drinks, one containing carbohydrates and caffeine, each at a dose of 6 mL per kilogram of body weight, while the control group received a placebo. To measure speed, a 36-m sprint test was used, while coordination was assessed using a dribble and shoot test. Cognitive performance was measured using a modified version of the continuous performance test (CPT) developed specifically for use with futsal players. Results: The study found that carbohydrate intake had a significant positive effect on reaction time and coordination (P < 0.05). Caffeine intake was also associated with a significant improvement in cognitive performance (P < 0.05), but no significant effect was observed on speed and coordination (P > 0.05). Furthermore, the group that received both carbohydrate and caffeine supplements showed improvements in speed, coordination, and cognitive performance (P < 0.05). Conclusions: It is suggested that taking a supplement containing a combination of carbohydrates and caffeine for 5 days prior to performance may lead to improved results in speed and coordination tests.

The Most Demanding Exercise in Different Training Tasks in Professional Female Futsal: A Mid-Season Study through Principal Component Analysis

The contextual factors related to training tasks can play an important role in how a player performs and, subsequently, in how a player trains to face a competition. To date, there has been no study that has investigated the most demanding exercise in different training tasks in female futsal. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the most demanding efforts during different training tasks in a cohort study conducted in professional biological women futsal players using principal component analysis (PCA). A total of 14 elite women futsal players (age = 24.34 ± 4.51 years; height = 1.65 ± 0.60 m; body mass = 63.20 ± 5.65 kg) participated in this study. Seventy training sessions of an elite professional women’s team were registered over five months (pre-season and in-season). Different types of exercises were grouped into six clusters: preventive exercises; analytical situations; exercises in midcourt; exercises in ¾ of the court; exercises in full court; superiorities/inferiorities. Each exercise cluster was composed of 5–7 principal components (PCs), considering from 1 to 5 main variables forming each, explaining from 65 to 75% of the physical total variance. A total of 13–19 sub-variables explained the players’ efforts in each training task group. The first PCs to explain the total variance of training load were as follows: preventive exercises (accelerations; ~31%); analytical situations (impacts; ~23%); exercises in midcourt (high-intensity efforts; ~28%); exercises in ¾ of the court (~27%) and superiorities/inferiorities (~26%) (aerobic/anaerobic components); exercises in full court (anaerobic efforts; ~24%). The PCs extracted from each exercise cluster provide evidence that may assist researchers and coaches during training load monitoring. The descriptive values of the training load support a scientific base to assist coaches in the planning of training schedules.

The Effect of Circuit and Interval Training on Maximum Oxygen Volume (VO2max) in Professional Futsal Athletes

Futsal is one of the most popular sports in society and has attracted more and more fans all over the world. There are more than 12 million people spread over 100 countries who have played futsal. Futsal is played by one goalkeeper and four field players with a duration of two rounds of 2 × 20 minutes. Therefore, every player must have a good physical condition to play optimally. Maximum oxygen volume (VO2max) is an indicator that can be used to determine the status of a person's physical condition. This study aims to compare the effect of circuit and interval training on VO2max in professional futsal athletes. The method used in this research is quantitative with a two-group pretest-posttest design. A total of 24 teenage boys, aged 16-21 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 19 kg/m2 – 23 kg/m2 participated in this study. Interval training and circuit training are carried out with an intensity of 80% – 90% HRmax, a frequency of 3 times/week for 8 weeks. VO2max was measured using the 20-M Shuttle Run Test with two measurements, namely pre-training and post-training. The results showed the average pre-training VO2max between interval training group (ITG) vs. circuit training group (CTG) (37.82±2.39 vs. 38.56±2.79 mL/kg/min (p ? 0.05)), post-training ITG vs. CTG (39.69±2.51 vs. 42.88±2.71 mL/kg/min (p ? 0.001)), delta ITG vs. CTG (1.88±0.99 vs. 4.32±1.09 mL/kg/min (p ? 0.001)). Based on our results, we show that interval training and circuit training increase VO2max. However, circuit training is more effective in increasing VO2max compared to interval training on professional futsal athletes.

The Immediate Effects of High Carbohydrate and Caffeinated Drinks on Speed, Coordination, and Cognitive Function in Professional Futsal Players

Background: Researchers believe the beneficiary role of some supplements in improving futsal player's performance, since their performance is disturbed by lactate accumulation. Objectives: In the present study, we aimed to investigate the acute effects of high-carbohydrate and high-caffeine drinks on the motor performance (speed and coordination) and cognitive function of futsal players. Methods: The study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group. The study involved 40 participants who were randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) carbohydrate supplementation (N = 10), (2) caffeine supplementation (N = 10), (3) carbohydrate and caffeine supplementation (N = 10), and (4) control group (placebo). The subjects were given two different sports drinks, one containing carbohydrates and caffeine, each at a dose of 6 mL per kilogram of body weight, while the control group received a placebo. To measure speed, a 36-m sprint test was used, while coordination was assessed using a dribble and shoot test. Cognitive performance was measured using a modified version of the continuous performance test (CPT) developed specifically for use with futsal players. Results: The study found that carbohydrate intake had a significant positive effect on reaction time and coordination (P < 0.05). Caffeine intake was also associated with a significant improvement in cognitive performance (P < 0.05), but no significant effect was observed on speed and coordination (P > 0.05). Furthermore, the group that received both carbohydrate and caffeine supplements showed improvements in speed, coordination, and cognitive performance (P < 0.05). Conclusions: It is suggested that taking a supplement containing a combination of carbohydrates and caffeine for 5 days prior to performance may lead to improved results in speed and coordination tests.

Lateral Preference and Inter-limb Asymmetry in Completing Technical Tasks During Official Professional Futsal Matches: The Role of Playing Position and Opponent Quality

This study had the purpose of analyzing dominant and non-dominant limb performances (frequency of use and accuracy) during match-play technical actions with ball possession (receiving, passing, and shooting a ball) in professional futsal and also check for the possible influence of playing position and the quality of opponent. We have analyzed data pertaining to eight matches of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012™ in which 76 male professional senior futsal players participated (44 right-footed and 32 left-footed). In total, we coded 5,856 actions (2,550 ball receptions, 3,076 passes, and 230 shoots). Our main findings were that (a) players used the dominant limb more frequently than the non-dominant limb for all actions considered [p < 0.001; effect size (ES) medium-to-large]; (b) accuracy was generally greater when using the dominant limb, regardless of the quality of opponent (p < 0.01; ES large); and (c) in shooting actions, pivots showed similar accuracy between dominant and non-dominant limbs (p = 0.51; ES small). The study suggested that when completing technical actions with the ball in futsal, high-level players depended to a greater extent on the use of their dominant lower limb during official matches. Excepting a similarity detected between limbs on shooting performance of pivots, players from all positional roles generally showed a higher accuracy rate in receiving, passing, and shooting a ball when using their dominant limb as compared to their non-dominant one during match-play and the limb usage and accuracy seemed to be independent of the quality of opponents.

The Effect Of Implementing The Interval Method Using Weighted Vest On Power Endurance Abbilities Pusaka Angel’s Players

Power endurance capability is needed by players to maintain explosivity in a tired state. Both explosivity in running and technical explosivity in the game. To increase the power endurance ability, at the interval of the match after the first week the Pusaka Angel coach team provides training using the interval method accompanied by the use of a weighted vest. The use of the interval method because this method is one of the training methods that can increase the ability of power endurance. The research method is to process thevariable data identified from the test results and measurements of the power endurance ability of the women's futsal athletes from the Pusaka Angel team. relationship and the level of relationship made to events that have taken place or have occurred. This was done untreated for 8 weeks. The target population in this study were all female futsal athletes from the Pusaka Angel team. Meanwhile, the affordable population is determined by athletes prepared to participate in the 2019/2020 Indonesian Professional Futsal League, totaling 17 female athletes. Based on data processing and statistical analysis in this study, it can be concluded that there is a significant effect of the application of the interval method using a weighted vest on increasing the power endurance ability of the heirloom futsal players.

Physiological and Anthropometric Determinants of Performance Levels in Professional Futsal.

There is an evident lack of studies examining the pursuit of excellence in futsal. The aims of this study were to evaluate anthropometric and physiological variables that may contribute to distinguishing among performance levels in professional futsal players and to evaluate correlates of those variables. The participants were 75 male professionals (age = 25.1 ± 5.1 years, body height = 182.3 ± 6.2 cm, body mass = 80.8 ± 10.4 kg), who were divided into performance levels using two criteria: (i) starters (first teams) vs. non-starters (substitutes) and (ii) top-level players (members of the national team and players who participated in top-level team competition in Europe) vs. high-level players (team players competing at the highest national competitive rank). Variables included anthropometrics (body height and mass, BMI, body fat percentage), generic tests of physiological capacities [5- and 10-m sprints, countermovement jump, broad jump, 20-yard test, reactive strength index (RSI)], and futsal-specific fitness tests [kicking speed by dominant and non-dominant leg, futsal-specific tests of change of direction speed, and reactive agility (FSRAG) involving/not involving dribbling the ball]. Top-level players outperformed high-level players in RSI, broad jump, kicking speed, and FSRAG involving dribbling. Starters achieved better results than non-starters in fewer variables, including kicking speed and RSI. Body fat percentage negatively influenced FSRAG involving dribbling, and RSI. FSRAG, RSI, and kicking speed were significantly correlated, indicating the similar physiological background of these capacities. The findings suggest that enhanced reactive strength and the ability to rapidly change direction speed in response to external stimulus while executing futsal-specific motor tasks (e.g., dribbling), along with players’ ability to kick the ball speedily, can be considered essential qualities required for advanced performance in futsal. Consequently, futsal strength and conditioning training should be targeted toward lowering relative body fat, maximizing lower-body reactive strength and including futsal-specific skills (e.g., dribbling, shooting) in reactive agility drills.

Local Positioning System Analysis of Physical Demands during Official Matches in the Spanish Futsal League.

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of the match half and the playing position on physical requirements in the Spanish Professional Futsal League players during official games. The external load from distance, speed, acceleration and deceleration variables were obtained from fourteen elite futsal players during 10 official matches of the 2019–2020 season using a Local Positioning System with ultra-wideband technology installed on the futsal pitch. The results revealed similar results from physical requirements between first and second half (p > 0.05). Wingers demonstrated greater high-speed running distance (+4.04 m·min−1; CI95%: 0.35 to 7.72; ES: 0.87) than pivots (p > 0.05). There were a high number of accelerations (7.42–9.41 n·min−1) and decelerations (7.37–9.12 n·min−1) per minute in all player positions. The principal finding of the current manuscript did not evidence differences in the physical performance of players between the first and second half. The physical requirements varied among pivots and wingers regarding high-intensity actions. These outcomes add new contributions to the understanding of futsal physical demands.

The Relative Age Effect in Professional Futsal Players.

The objective of this study was to verify the occurrence and effect size of relative age effect in professional futsal players, by observing how its presence and impact change according to the season, team level and player position. The sample was composed of 1873 professional futsal players who played in the First Division of the Spanish National Futsal League between seasons 2006-2007 and 2014-2015. The players’ birthdates were divided into quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4). A relative age effect reversal was observed in the professional futsal players for the nine analyzed seasons. A relative age reversal effect was observed in high and medium level teams. Finally, a relative age effect reversal was also found for the goalkeeper and pivot positions. The results could suggest that players that initially experienced maturity disadvantages in major sports, can have a second chance to emerge in professional minor sports (i.e. futsal vs. soccer). However, the underlying mechanisms why a reversal occurs are still unclear, and more studies focusing on the mediators of the effect are needed.

Perbedaan Somatotype Atlet Futsal Vamos FC Mataram dan Atlet Basket Bima Perkasa Jogja

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the differences in the somatotypes of futsal and basketball athletes. This research is an analytical observational study with cross-sectional approach. Research subjects were 30 professional futsal and basketball athletes. Determination of somatotype using the Heath-Carter method using the antropometric measurements. Data analysis to determine the differences in the somatotypes of futsal and basketball athletes using the independent sample T-test. The result of the independent T-test to find out the difference between futsal and basketball athletes with α determained at 0.05 obtained a significance level of 0.047 in mesomorph athletes which signifies a significant correlation between futsal and basketball athletes somatotypes. There are differences in somatotypes of futsal and basketball athletes with mesomorph types Keyword: Basketball, Futsal, Somatotype

Preseason Injury Characteristics in Spanish Professional Futsal Players: The LNFS Project.

López-Segovia, M, Vivo Fernández, I, Herrero Carrasco, R, and Pareja Blanco, F. Preseason injury characteristics in Spanish professional futsal players: the National Futsal League (LFNS) project. J Strength Cond Res 36(1): 232-237, 2022-This study aimed to examine the incidence of injuries and their characteristics among professional Spanish futsal players during the preseason period and to compare injury-related variables in the context of both competition and training. Eleven futsal teams belonging to the First and Second Spanish Division and 161 players participated in the study. Characteristics of injuries, including type, location, cause and time of injury, injury recurrence, and duration of absence, were recorded. A total of 62 injuries were reported; injury rates of 9.9 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.0-12.5) injuries/1,000 training hours and 61.1 (95% CI: 25.7-96.5) injuries/1,000 match hours were collected. These data indicate a mean of 5.64 ± 2.66 injuries per team during the preseason period. Of these injuries, 92.1% involved the lower limbs. When data from training and competition were analyzed together, the highest incidence of injuries affected the ankle (21%), followed by the hip/groin and knee (19.4% each). The most common type of injury was muscle rupture/tear/strain (29.0%). During training, the highest percentage of injuries were located in the knee (23.9%), followed by the ankle and hip/groin (21.7% in each case), while during matches, the thigh (35.7%) followed by the ankle (21.4%) was the regions most affected. A significant relationship (p = 0.008) was observed between injury cause (without contact, with other player, with the ball, and others) and injury context (training, match). To conclude, the results of this study suggest the need for injury prevention protocols focuses on the ankle and the knee joints and muscle strain prevention.

Importance of Agility Performance in Professional Futsal Players; Reliability and Applicability of Newly Developed Testing Protocols.

The purpose of this study was to determine the inter- and intra-testing reliability of newly developed tests of the change of direction speed (CODS) and reactive agility (RAG) in competitive futsal players. Additionally, the developed tests were evaluated for their validity with regard to the differentiation of two performance-levels. Thirty-two professional male futsal players (age = 26.22 ± 5.22 years; body height = 182.13 ± 5.99 cm, body mass = 77.43 ± 8.00 kg) participated in the study. The sample was divided into two groups based on their level of futsal performance: A top-level-group (n = 12) and a team-level-group (n = 20). The variables included body height, mass, body mass index, a sprint over a 10-m distance (S10M), and eight newly developed futsal specific CODS and RAG tests. The CODS and RAG tests were performed by dribbling the balls (CODS_D and RAG_D) and without dribbling (CODS_T and RAG_T), and the performances on the dominant and non-dominant sides were observed separately. All CODS, and RAG tests performed on dominant side and RAG_T tests performed on the non-dominant side had good inter-testing (CV = 5–8%; ICC = 0.76–0.89) and intra-testing (CV = 4–9%; ICC = 0.77–0.91) reliability. However, RAG_D performed on the non-dominant side was not reliable (ICC = 0.60, CV = 10%). The top-level-players outperformed the team-level-players in the CODS and RAG tests that involved dribbling (t-test: 4.28 and 2.40, p < 0.05; effect sizes (ES): 0.81 and 1.5, respectively), while the team-level players achieved better results in the CODS_T (t-test: 2.08, p < 0.05; ES: 0.60). The proposed CODS and RAG tests that involved dribbling over a 3.2-m distance, especially on the dominant side, appeared to be reliable, as well as valid for distinguishing the performance level in futsal players.

Comparative Effects of Two Interval Shuttle-Run Training Modes on Physiological and Performance Adaptations in Female Professional Futsal Players.

Teixeira, AS, Arins, FB, De Lucas, RD, Carminatti, LJ, Dittrich, N, Nakamura, FY, and Guglielmo, LGA. Comparative effects of two interval shuttle-run training modes on physiological and performance adaptations in female professional futsal players. J Strength Cond Res 33(5): 1416-1428, 2019-The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of 2 shuttle-run interval training (SRIT) models with 1 and 3 directional changes per running bout on the aerobic and anaerobic performances of elite female futsal players. Sixteen players competing in the Brazilian National Division League took part in the study. The training protocols consisted of shuttle-run intervals organized in 4 sets of 4-minute bouts with 3 minutes of rest intervals between the sets. The SRIT models were composed of 1 (7.5 seconds running and 7.5 seconds pause [SRIT7.5×7.5]; n = 7) or 3 (15 seconds running and 15 seconds pause [SRIT15×15]; n = 9) directional changes. The athletes performed the following tests before and after a 5-week training period: incremental treadmill test (ITT), futsal intermittent endurance test (FIET) (with respective peak speeds [PSs]), and a repeated sprint ability (RSA) test. After the training period, PSFIET and speed at the second lactate turnpoint were very likely and almost certainly increased in both training regimens, respectively. SRIT15×15 induced possibly greater improvements in PSITT (+3.28%, 90% CL -0.16 to 6.82) and RSAmean (+1.17%, 90% CL -0.68 to 3.05) than SRIT7.5×7.5. In addition, SRIT15×15 resulted in a likely greater improvement in running economy (+4.33%, 90% CL -0.35 to 9.23) compared with SRIT7.5×7.5. In elite female futsal players, SRIT15×15 is a promising strategy to enhance performance-related physical fitness attributes in a short-term period (5 weeks) during the preseason, Because of its superior effects on these important aerobic and anaerobic qualities than a protocol with fewer directional changes.

Training load and well-being status variations of elite futsal players across a full season: Comparisons between normal and congested weeks

The aim of this study was two-fold: (i) to analyze the variations of internal load (IL) and well-being between normal and congested weeks in professional futsal (also known as indoor soccer) players and (ii) to analyze variations in training days (MD-1, MD-2 and MD-3 [matchday −1, −2, and −3, respectively]) within weeks. Twenty male professional futsal players (age: 27.8 ± 5.7 years old; height: 173.8 ± 5.6 cm; weight: 71.5 ± 7.9 kg) that participated in the first futsal league of Portugal were monitored in all training sessions and matches during a full season. Session ratings of perceived exertion and a Hooper questionnaire (to measure muscle soreness, stress, fatigue, and sleep) were used to monitor the IL and well-being, respectively. Almost certain large decreases in IL during congested weeks in training session MD-3 were observed (−27.7%, [−35.8;−18.6]). Likely moderate decreases in IL during congested weeks in the MD-2 session were also verified (−9.9%, [−17.2;−2.0]). Regarding muscle soreness, almost certain large decreases were found during congested weeks on MD-3 (−21.2%, [−30.0;−11.3]) and MD-1 (−17.3%, [−26.6;−6.9]). Similar evidence was found for fatigue level, as almost certain large decreases were observed during congested weeks on MD-3 (−23.5%, [−32.9;−12.7]) and MD-1 (−16.6%, [−24.8;−7.4]). Within-week changes during normal weeks revealed almost certain large increases in internal load on MD-2 (93.4%, [78.6;109.3]) and MD-3 (106.7%, [88.2;127.0]) in comparison with MD-1. Also, during congested weeks, almost certain large increases of internal load were observed on MD-2 (77.2%, [53.4;104.7]) and MD-3 (65.7%, [42.8;92.3]) in comparison with MD-1. The major findings of this study revealed meaningful increases of IL, muscle soreness, and fatigue in normal weeks in comparison to congested ones. Within-week changes were also observed, with the greatest loads being observed on MD-3 during normal weeks and on MD-2 during congested weeks.

Goal effectiveness after players’ dismissals in professional futsal teams

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to analyse the effect of players’ dismissals on the outcome of attacks in elite futsal matches, and to establish the performance profile of the attacks made in numerical superiority by elite futsal teams. One hundred and twenty five attacking game situations in numerical superiority (dismissal of opponents from defensive team) were analysed from the regular season of the Spanish professional Futsal League. The effect of contextual-related variables (quality of opposition, match-location, match-periods, opponent team’s fouls, match-status, attack-duration and match-type) on goal effectiveness was analysed using binomial logistic regression and two-step cluster analysis. Results from the binary logistic regression showed that the highest attack effectiveness was achieved when the teams play at home, perform the attack during minutes 33–36 and the opposing team has 3 fouls. Secondly, the two-step cluster analysis technique allowed identifying four types of attacks when the teams were playing with numerical superiority. The results showed the great importance (in order) of match-type, match-status, attacking team’s fouls, match-period, quality of opposition, opposing team’s fouls, match-location, goal situation, and attack duration. The identified trends may help coaches to design the superiority/inferiority scenarios more specifically during training and to monitor them during competition.