Publications by authors named "Rafael Alan Rodrigues Lopes"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed how various factors like hormonal levels, body measurements, sexual maturity, and physical performance affect the technical skills of 40 young male soccer players during small-sided games (SSGs).
- Researchers conducted tests on testosterone levels, physical performance (Yo-Yo and vertical jumps), and sexual maturity while also observing key technical actions like passing, tackling, and scoring during SSGs.
- Findings revealed a strong relationship between technical performance and factors like testosterone levels and physical fitness, suggesting that coaches should prioritize physical development to improve player selection and performance.
Background: There have been claims that small-sided games (SSG) may generate an appropriate environment to develop youth players' technical performance associated to game-related problem solving. However, the temporal change in technical performance parameters of youth players during SSG is still unknown.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine temporal changes in technical and physical performances during a small-sided game (SSG) in elite soccer players.