Practitioners' Perceptions of the Soccer Extra-Time Period: Implications for Future Research.

ABSTRACT: Qualitative research investigating soccer practitioners' perceptions can allow researchers to create practical research investigations. The extra-time period of soccer is understudied compared to other areas of soccer research. Using an open-ended online survey containing eleven main and nine sub questions, we gathered the perceptions of extra-time from 46 soccer practitioners, all working for different professional soccer clubs. Questions related to current practices, views on extra-time regulations, and ideas for future research. Using inductive content analysis, the following general dimensions were identified: 'importance of extra-time', 'rule changes', 'efficacy of extra-time hydro-nutritional provision', 'nutritional timing', 'future research directions', 'preparatory modulations' an

SUBMITTER: Harper LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4934696 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature