Performance of Soccer Passing Skills Under Moderate and High-Intensity Localized Muscle Fatigue

• Autores: Alan M. Nevill, Mark Lyons, Yahya Al-Nakeeb
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 20, Nº. 1, 2006, págs. 197-202
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Lyons, M., Y. Al-Nakeeb, and A. Nevill. Performance of soccer passing skills under moderate and high intensity localized muscle fatigue. J. Strength Cond. Res. 20(1):197-202. 2006.-Despite the acknowledged importance of fatigue on performance, ecologically sound studies investigating fatigue and its effects on sport-specific skills are surprisingly limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of moderate and high-intensity localized muscle fatigue on passing performance in soccer. Twenty physically active male college students (age, 22.9 ± 5.3 years) participated in this study. Subjects performed the modified Loughborough Soccer Passing Test under the following three conditions: rest, moderate fatigue, and high-intensity fatigue. Fatigue intensity was established using a percentage of the maximal number of alternate split squats performed by the subject in 1 minute. Results revealed a significant difference between performance at rest and performance following high-intensity, localized muscle fatigue. The results suggest the need for trainers and coaches to incorporate high-intensity exercise drills into training plans to help players better cope with the demands of the game on the pitch.