ABSTRACT
International Research in Science and Soccer II showcases the very latest research into the world’s most widely played sport. With contributions from scientists, researchers and practitioners working at every level of the game, from grassroots to elite level, the book covers every key aspect of preparation and performance, including:
• performance and match analysis;
• training and testing;
• physiotherapy and injury prevention;
• biomechanics;
• youth development;
• women’s soccer;
• sport science and coaching;
• sport psychology.
Sports scientists, trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, medical doctors, psychologists, educational officers and professionals working in soccer will find this in-depth, comprehensive volume an essential and up-to-date resource.
The chapters contained within this volume were first presented at The Fourth World Conference on Science and Soccer, held in Portland, Oregon, in June 2014 under the auspices of the World Commission of Science and Sports.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|67 pages
Match analysis
chapter 2|11 pages
Possession with purpose
chapter 5|9 pages
Substitution patterns in women's Division I college soccer
chapter 6|10 pages
Tactical analysis of Barcelona, Inter Milan and Manchester United counterattack
part II|62 pages
Exercise physiology
chapter 9|12 pages
Physical demands of regular season and playoff matches in professional women's soccer
part III|62 pages
Sports medicine
part IV|55 pages
Sport psychology, youth development and coaching
chapter 20|11 pages
Decision making and tactical knowledge
chapter 21|10 pages
Analyzing and reconciling models of youth development in American soccer
chapter 22|11 pages
The ultimate goal
part V|16 pages
Biomechanics and technological tools
part VI|46 pages
Performance profiling