Balancing the load: A narrative review with methodological implications of compensatory training strategies for non-starting soccer players by Filipe Clemente, Guglielmo Pillitteri, Luiz H. Palucci Vieira, Alireza Rabbani, Piotr Zmijewski, Marco Beato

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Acute effect of technique modification training on 180° change of direction performance and kinematics in adolescent male soccer players by Hayato Nakamura, Daichi Yamashita, Daichi Nishiumi, Naoto Nakaichi, Norikazu Hirose

“…This study investigated the acute effects of COD modification training on COD performance and kinematics in male adolescent soccer players.MethodsTwenty-nine male junior high school soccer players participated in this study and were divided into two groups: 16 players underwent 15-min COD technique modification training (COD group), while 13 players engaged in 15-min linear sprint training. …”
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Implementing the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise and Nordic Hamstring Exercise in West African Academy Soccer Players: An Intervention Study by Matthew D DeLang, Lasse Ishøi, Maren Nielsen Hole, Prince Wilson, Michael Segbefia, Kristian Thorborg

“…# BACKGROUND This study implemented the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise (CAE) and Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) to examine 1) whether CAE and NHE interventions are associated with adductor and hamstring strength gains in youth African male soccer players and 2) whether strength changes after a rest period and secondary intervention…”
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Precision of body composition estimation from commercial bioelectrical impedance analysis devices in male Mexican soccer players by Manuel A. Vázquez-Bautista, Enrique Castilla-Arias, Alejandrina Bautista-Jacobo, Perla E. Medina-Corral, Fernanda Delgado-Gaytán

“…Objective: to evaluate the technical and biological measurement errors in the estimation of body composition in male Mexican soccer players using commercial BIA devices. Methodology: A quantitative, comparative, correlational longitudinal cohort study was conducted including 31 male soccer players. …”
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Effects of linear and change of direction high-intensity interval training on physical performance of elite female soccer players by Mima Stanković, Nebojša Trajković, Draženka Mačak, Dušan Đorđević, Anja Lazić, Zoran Milanović

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effects of linear and change of direction high intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance in elite female soccer players. Thirty elite female soccer players (age: 19.6±4.6 years; height: 166.5±4.8 cm; body weight: 60.5±8.3 kg; BMI: 21.9±2.9 kg/m 2 ) were randomly allocated to HIIT linear (HIIT LIN ) and HIIT change of direction (HIIT COD ) training groups. …”
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Interpersonal Coordination between Female Soccer Players: Leader-Follower Roles within a Collision-Avoidance Task by Courtney A Fernandes, Grant E Norte, Sarah M Schwab, Alli Gokeler, Amanda Murray, David M Bazett-Jones, David A Sherman

“…The purpose was to investigate whether previous injuries associated with female soccer players’ interpersonal coordination during a collision avoidance task. …”
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Optimizing Muscle Performance in Young Soccer Players: Exploring the Impact of Resisted Sprint Training and Its Relationship with Distance Covered by Felipe Hermosilla-Palma, Juan Francisco Loro-Ferrer, Pablo Merino-Muñoz, Nicolás Gómez-Álvarez, Rodrigo Zacca, Hugo Cerda-Kohler, Ciro Brito, Jorge Pérez-Contreras, Moacyr Portes-Junior, Esteban Aedo-Muñoz

“…Background: Speed training with resisted sprints has been shown to positively affect neuromuscular performance in soccer players. Various loads, ranging from 10% to 120% of body mass, have demonstrated performance improvements across the spectrum. …”
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Therapeutic exercise protocol for the prevention of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female soccer players with dynamic knee valgus (RCT) by Amanda Coves García, Emilio José Poveda Pagán

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Comparative analysis of consistency of adaptations to interval interventions individualized using sport-specific techniques in well-trained soccer players by Hongjun Zhang, Sheng Li, Bingyuan Yang

“…Abstract This study aimed to investigate the uniformity of adaptive changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power to high-intensity interval interventions (HIIT) designed using techniques specified for soccer players. Thirty well-trained athletes (age = 25 ± 3.1 years; body mass = 82.4 ± 3.4 kg; height = 183 ± 2.1 cm) were randomly assigned to two experimental groups engaging in interval intervention individualized using 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test [HIITvIFT (two sets of 5–8 min intervals, comprising 15 s of running at 95% of VIFT followed by 15 s of passive recovery)], and small-sided game with matched timing (SSG [4 sets of 2.5–4 min 3 v 3 efforts]), as well as an active control group. …”
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Effectiveness of small-sided games on change of direction speed in youth soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ioan Neag, Ion Mihaila, Leonard Julien Fleancu, Alexandru Acsinte, Corina Daniela Popescu, Maura Stancu, Vladimir Potop, Gabriel Trandafirescu, Ilie Mihai

“…Inclusion criteria: healthy soccer players aged 6–19, SSG training programs of at least 4 weeks, and a control group. …”
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Acute Achilles Paratendinopathy following Major Injury of the Crural Fascia in a Professional Soccer Player: A Possible Correlation? by Gabriele Mattiussi, Michele Turloni, Pietro Tobia Baldassi, Carlos Moreno

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Effects of Strength, Speed and Non-Specific Resistance Training on Athletic Performance And FVP Profile Characteristics of Youth Professional Soccer Players by Ažbe Ribič, Jernej Pleša, Filip Ujaković, Žiga Kozinc

“… This study explored the effects of strength-focused, speed-focused, and non-specific resistance training on the athletic performance and sprint biomechanics through force-velocity-power (FVP) profile in youth professional soccer players (age: 17.6 ± 0.9 years). In a 6-week randomized-controlled trial, 24 male participants were assigned to strength, speed, or control groups (n = 8 each). …”
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Tyrosine supplementation is ineffective in facilitating soccer players’ physical and cognitive performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise in hot conditions by Kate J. Donnan, Emily L. Williams, Nicholas Stanger

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The Effect of a 12-Week Plyometric and Tabata Training Program with Three Weekly Sessions on Cardiovascular Efficiency in Elite Soccer Players by Nidhin Muthrathiparambil Narayanan, Kayambu Sundar, Nirmal Michael Salvi, Yashpal, Debajit Karmakar, Sohom Saha, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Farjana Akter Boby, Yuni Astuti

“…These findings highlight the substantial positive impact of both training methods on cardiovascular efficiency in elite soccer players. Conclusions. In conclusion, the implementation of a plyometric and Tabata training program has been found to produce significant improvements in cardiovascular efficiency in elite soccer players, making them valuable preseason conditioning strategies to enhance endurance, performance, and overall athletic abilities. …”
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Longitudinal performance trajectories for youth female and male soccer players: 10m-sprint percentile curves adapted to biological age by Julia Hernandez, Chantal Widmer, Stephen Cobley, Dennis-Peter Born, Wolfgang Taube, Michael Romann

“…Methods A total of 33’647 10-meter sprint test results were analyzed, derived from 11’752 male and female soccer players (f = 1’112; m = 10’640) aged 9 to 20 years. …”
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Tyrosine supplementation is ineffective in facilitating soccer players' physical and cognitive performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise in hot conditions. by Kate J Donnan, Emily L Williams, Nicholas Stanger

“…This study examined the effects of a commonly employed dosage of tyrosine supplementation on soccer players' physical and decision-making performance, cognitive appraisal, and affective states, during prolonged high-intensity intermittent exercise in hot conditions. …”
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Nonunion of a Stress Fracture at the Base of the Second Metatarsal in a Soccer Player Treated by Osteosynthesis with the Bridging Plate Fixation Technique by Futoshi Morio, Shota Morimoto, Shintaro Onishi, Toshiya Tachibana, Tomoya Iseki

“…A stress fracture of the second metatarsal base in soccer players is extremely rare. In this case study, we report a nonunion of a stress fracture at the base of the second metatarsal in a female soccer player who had persistent pain despite continued conservative treatment, who then was treated with the bridging plate fixation technique. …”
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Effects of a Groin Pain Prevention Program in Male High School Soccer Players: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial by Kazuki Fujisaki, Kiyokazu Akasaka, Takahiro Otsudo, Hiroshi Hattori, Yuki Hasebe, Toby Hall

“…# Background Groin pain is frequently reported by soccer players. A prevention program incorporating the Copenhagen adduction exercise (CAE) has been shown effective in decreasing adductor muscle injury in semi-professional soccer players. …”
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Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players by Artur Gołaś, Przemysław Pietraszewski, Robert Roczniok, Artur Terbalyan, Adam Maszczyk, Rafał Opaliński, Adam Zając

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an 8 week targeted training program on speed, agility, and muscle asymmetries in soccer players. 32 elite soccer players were recruited for the study. …”
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Adding A Structured Educational Session to the Rehabilitation Program of Soccer Players Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Feasibility Study by ABDULLAH ALMUHAYA, ALI ALBARRATI, AHMED ALHOWIMEL, FARIS ALODAIBI

“… # Conclusion This feasibility research found that adding a structured educational session to the rehabilitation program for soccer players after ACLR is feasible and acceptable. …”
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