Physical and Physiological Match-Play Demands and Player Characteristics in Futsal: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Futsal, also known as five-a-side indoor soccer, is a team-sport that is becoming increasingly popular. In fact, the number of futsal-related investigations is growing in recent years. This review aimed to summarize the scientific literature addressing the match-play demands from the following four dimensions: time-motion/external load analysis and physiological, neuromuscular, and biochemical responses to competition. Additionally, it aimed to describe the anthropometric, physiological, and neuromuscular characteristics of elite and sub-elite male futsal players, contemplating the differences between competition levels. The literature indicates that elite futsal players cover greater total distance with higher intensities and perform a greater number of sprints during match-play when comp

SUBMITTER: Spyrou K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7677190 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature