Clustering U-14 Portuguese regional team football players by lower limb strength, power, dynamic balance, speed and change of direction: understanding the field position factor.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to cluster U-14 Portuguese regional team football players based on variables related to lower limb strength and power, dynamic balance, linear sprint, and change of direction.

Method

The sample consisted of 22 young male soccer players (13.83 ± 0.44 years). A set of variables related to lower limb strength and power, dynamic balance, linear sprint, and change of direction was measured.

Results

Overall, a non-significant field position was observed. The countermovement jump (p < 0.001, η² = 0.73), squat jump (p < 0.001), and 30 m linear sprint (p = 0.001) were the main variables responsible for establishing the clusters. Cluster 1 was characterized by a high slalom, i.e., it took longer to comp

SUBMITTER: Sampaio T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10362840 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature