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Walk.
29%.
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Jog.
35%.
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Intense
run. 23%.
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Sprint. 13%.
Obviously all of these distances are the mean
average for these positions, and every team will
have
players who supersede these levels.
Many
coaches and teachers, define soccer as repeated
sprints, high tempo all out effort. Which in a
sense
is a wrong interpretation considering that players
spend a lot of time walking or jogging, as well
as
the all out sprints or movements.
Another consideration to take into account is that
during any of the above work intervals or phases,
a
secondary action might take place.
1. Jumping for a ball (header or other challenge).
2. Tackling on the floor, air, or a mixture of both.
3. Physically holding an opponent or opponents off,
whilst running or jogging or controlling the ball.
4. A
combination of any or all of the above!
Work
rate is affected by a player’s level of fatigue,
which is a direct consequence of the individual
level of fitness. The biggest advantage of being fit
is being able to sustain the same or higher
intensities for longer periods of time, without
experiencing any drop off in performance.
Significance for the soccer player:
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Poor aerobic fitness reduces your muscle strength.
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It
impairs your coordination and reflexes.
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It
makes it more difficult to concentrate and
focus.
All
of the above must be understood, in order to design
a stamina program for the soccer player.
One
that is soccer specific not based on myths,
tradition, hearsay or old wives tales.
Based on the
actual demands of the game, with its
random variables, and nuances.
To
use all of the above information and statistics in
an intelligent way, to improve each player
regardless
of his current playing level, is the
coach’s directive.
Soccer is also played with time restrictions (90
minutes, split into two 45 minute segments),
therefore the template is in place, and all that has
to be done is to fill in the details.
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