The Ratio between Weekly Training and Match External Physical Loads in U17 Elite Youth Soccer Players: Implications for the Training Process

• DOI: 10.52082/jssm.2024.107
• Publication Date: 2024-01-16T08:16:09Z
• Authors: Jakub Kokstejn; Jindrich Vampola; Martin Musalek; Miroslav Grobar; Petr Stastny
• Keywords: Elite

Research on the external physical load elite youth soccer players during weekly training microcycle in competitive periods and official matches is limited. The aims of this study were twofold: a) investigate possible differences (PL) across player positions U17 matches; b) determine to match ratio (WTMLr) positions. sample included 20 outfield from an academy (mean age 15.94 ± 0.25 years) playing four positions: central defender (CD), full-back (FB), midfielder (CM) Striker (S). Data collected spring in-season period for 17 played a 4-3-3 game format. Indicators monitored were: total distance (TD); high-speed running (HSR; > 16.1 km.h