RÝCHLOSTNÉ CHARAKTERISTIKY FUTBALOVÝCH REPREZENTANTIEK SLOVENSKA V ZÁVISLOSTI OD HERNEJ POZÍCIE.

The aim of the study was to define the speed characteristics of Slovak women's national under 19 football team and to examine the differences in individual characteristics considering to playing positions. The research sample consisted of female football players from national team under the age of 19 (n = 25). Female football players were divided according to their playing position: goalkeepers (B, n = 3), defenders (O, n = 9), midfielders (S, n = 6) and forwards (U, n = 7). Speed indicators were assessed using linear motor tests of running speed. Performances in the 10-meter, 30-meter, and 50-meter linear sprints were measured using two pairs of photocells (Brower Timming System, Utah). We evaluated individual values achieved in speed tests with an accuracy of 0.01 s. We used the non-parametric Kruskall-Wallis H test to assess differences between variables, using multiple comparison p values to analyze the results in more detail. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the positions in the 10 m sprint. Significant differences occurred in the speed test at 30 and 50 m between the goalkeeper and forward positions (30 m; p = 0.026 and 50 m; p = 0.046). This study may benefit fitness and football coaches. The results of this study may provide insightful strategies for developing conditioning programs for individual positions in women's football. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]