External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance
The aim of this study was to compare the external load of each session along competitive microcycles on an elite futsal team, considering the positions and relationships of the players. The external load of 10 elite players from a First Division team in the Spanish Futsal League (age 27.5 ± 7 years,...
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| author | Héctor Gadea-Uribarri Elena Mainer-Pardos Ainhoa Bores-Arce Rafael Albalad-Aiguabella Sergio López-García Carlos Lago-Fuentes |
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| description | The aim of this study was to compare the external load of each session along competitive microcycles on an elite futsal team, considering the positions and relationships of the players. The external load of 10 elite players from a First Division team in the Spanish Futsal League (age 27.5 ± 7 years, height 1.73 ± 0.05 m, weight 70.1 ± 3.8 kg) were recorded across 30 microcycles. The players’ external loads were monitored using OLIVER devices. To analyse the external load, Levene’s test was conducted to assess the homogeneity of variances, followed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to identify differences in dependent variables across the different microcycle days and player positions. Regarding external load during the microcycle, the day with the lowest external load was MD-1, and the days with the highest external load were MD-3 and MD-4. In addition, considering playing positions, pivots exhibited the lowest loads throughout the microcycle, whereas wingers and defenders exhibited the highest loads, depending on the variables analysed. By providing reference values from elite contexts, this study offers practical insights for S&C coaches to optimize microcycles. Furthermore, it contributes to workload management strategies within sport science and public health frameworks, promoting sustainable performance and athlete wellness in futsal. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f9e4edb678d4e77872c838fb88d23da2025-01-24T13:49:51ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632025-01-01131710.3390/sports13010007External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and PerformanceHéctor Gadea-Uribarri0Elena Mainer-Pardos1Ainhoa Bores-Arce2Rafael Albalad-Aiguabella3Sergio López-García4Carlos Lago-Fuentes5Faculty of Education, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, 37002 Salamanca, SpainHealth Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Jorge, Autov A23 km 299, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, SpainFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, 39011 Santander, SpainHealth Sciences Faculty, Universidad San Jorge, Autov A23 km 299, Villanueva de Gállego, 50830 Zaragoza, SpainFaculty of Education, Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, 37002 Salamanca, SpainFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, 39011 Santander, SpainThe aim of this study was to compare the external load of each session along competitive microcycles on an elite futsal team, considering the positions and relationships of the players. The external load of 10 elite players from a First Division team in the Spanish Futsal League (age 27.5 ± 7 years, height 1.73 ± 0.05 m, weight 70.1 ± 3.8 kg) were recorded across 30 microcycles. The players’ external loads were monitored using OLIVER devices. To analyse the external load, Levene’s test was conducted to assess the homogeneity of variances, followed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to identify differences in dependent variables across the different microcycle days and player positions. Regarding external load during the microcycle, the day with the lowest external load was MD-1, and the days with the highest external load were MD-3 and MD-4. In addition, considering playing positions, pivots exhibited the lowest loads throughout the microcycle, whereas wingers and defenders exhibited the highest loads, depending on the variables analysed. By providing reference values from elite contexts, this study offers practical insights for S&C coaches to optimize microcycles. Furthermore, it contributes to workload management strategies within sport science and public health frameworks, promoting sustainable performance and athlete wellness in futsal.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/13/1/7load monitoringperiodisationteam sportplayer position |
| spellingShingle | Héctor Gadea-Uribarri Elena Mainer-Pardos Ainhoa Bores-Arce Rafael Albalad-Aiguabella Sergio López-García Carlos Lago-Fuentes External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance Sports load monitoring periodisation team sport player position |
| title | External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance |
| title_full | External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance |
| title_fullStr | External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance |
| title_short | External Load Variability in Elite Futsal: Positional Demands and Microcycle Structuring for Player Well-Being and Performance |
| title_sort | external load variability in elite futsal positional demands and microcycle structuring for player well being and performance |
| topic | load monitoring periodisation team sport player position |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/13/1/7 |
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