Change With Age Of Cardiopulmonary Function And Muscle Strength In Middle And Advanced-Aged Soccer Players

At the first Congress in 1987 we delivered a presentation on the topic ‘Can senior citizens play soccer safely,’ (Kohno et al., 1988) in which we made five suggestions for safe and fun soccer playing by senior citizens: a

Play 20 minute halves

b

Use a small sized ball

c

Play on a regular pitch

d

Substitute freely

e

Only play opponents of the same age