COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH-INTENSITY RUNNING INDICATORS OF FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN VARIOUS POSITIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE RUSSIAN YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
- Authors: Golubev D.V.1, Schennikova M.Y.2, Acena A.R.2
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Affiliations:
- Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health
- Issue: No 5 (2025)
- Pages: 71-79
- Section: Theory and methodology of sports
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1994-4683/article/view/299745
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5930/1994-4683-2025-71-79
- ID: 299745
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Abstract
Research methods and organization. The study involved players from the youth team "Zenit," which is part of the youth football development department of FC "Zenit," St. Petersburg. The GPS technology Gpexe Pro2 system (Italy) was utilized. The following parameters were recorded: maximum speed (km/h), high-intensity accelerations (>2.5 m/s²), frequency; high-intensity decelerations (>2.5 m/s²); speed zone of 19.8–25.1 km/h, distance covered; speed zone ≥25.2 km/h, distance covered.
Research results and conclusions. It has been established that football players who participated in the 2023-24 season have lower values in high-intensity running according to GPS metrics compared to players from the 2022-23 season. Coaches working with athletes in the training phase of sports improvement (ages 16-18) are advised to take into account and utilize the proposed competitive benchmarks when planning training sessions that focus on technical, conditioning, tactical, and combined aspects.
About the authors
Denis Vyacheslavovich Golubev
Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health
Email: dengolubev@inbox.ru
Marina Yur'evna Schennikova
Email: mshchennikova@mail.ru
docent, doctor of pedagogical sciences
Angel Rodriges Acena
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