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Variation in Physical Performance of Futsal Players During Congested Fixtures.

Authors :
Ribeiro, João Nuno
Monteiro, Diogo
Gonçalves, Bruno
Brito, João
Sampaio, Jaime
Travassos, Bruno
Source :
International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance; Mar2022, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p367-373, 7p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Purpose: To investigate the match-to-match variation of physical performance during official congested fixtures in elite futsal players. Methods: Physical performance was measured by external and internal load metrics in 12 elite male futsal players. Two periods with 3 matches within 4 days were analyzed. The variation in physical performance of the players during matches was analyzed using the latent growth curve modeling that estimated interindividual and intraindividual growth paths. Results: Playing time had a significant effect on physical performance growth with significant paths of interindividual and intraindividual variability. Players who competed for more time revealed lower initial levels (ie, first match) of total distance covered (β = −0.62), high-speed running (β = −0.18), accelerations (β = −0.31), decelerations (β = −0.44), and session rate of perceived exertion (β = 0.81) than players who competed for less time (P <.05). In addition, players who competed for more time revealed higher increases in total distance covered (β = 0.47), high-speed running (β = 0.16), and session rate of perceived exertion (β = 0.66) and lower increases in accelerations (β = −0.21) and decelerations (β = −0.58) than players who competed for less time from the first to the third match (P <.05). Conclusions: Congested fixtures did not affect physical performance in elite futsal players. Playing time showed to be a key performance factor. There was a considerable heterogeneity in the responsiveness to physical performance over congested fixtures, suggesting an analysis of individual variability to evaluate real changes in match performance, training intensity, and workload. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15550265
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156809115
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0922