THE FEARED ISCHIOSURAL INJURY IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS What are the hamstrings? The hamstring muscle group is located on the back of the thigh and consists of the long and short heads of the Biceps Femoris muscle, the Semitendinosus muscle and the Semimembranosus muscle. Many experts have studied the anatomical, biomechanical and kinematic factors that may
MOTIVATION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE Motivation has been and continues to be one of the fields of greatest interest. It is already well-known in the sports community how important motivation is nowadays in order to maximise the talent and potential of an athlete. However, in many cases the exact definition of
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL STRUCTURE IN SPAIN One of the most asked questions about Spanish women’s football is how many levels there are and how they are structured. The first thing to understand is the relation of age to the organisation of competitions. Categories are determined by age up to 16 years old, at which point women
TACTICAL PERIODISATION: THE METHODOLOGY IN SOCCER INTERACTION Tactical periodisation is a training methodology to achieve a specific way of playing the game. It is applied through a continuity in the game model (conceptual matrix) plus particular methodological principles. This is a non-linear process with no end. Some coaches use a set of Methods (coaching tools).
Of all the aspects that condition the mentality and psychological strength of an athlete, perhaps one of the most influential and that can most modify sporting performance is what we know as anxiety. This psychological variable is present at all levels and in all situations surrounding competitive practice, whether we are referring to training or
Covid tests will be performed weekly at Soccer Inter-Action Our 3rd Division and National Youth team are being regularly tested for Covid-19 COVID-19 tests have been compulsory for Third Division and National Youth (U-19) players from October. They have also been extended to include all technical staff for these teams. The tests are always done
Body composition study in sport The study of body composition includes the determination of the major components of the human body, the techniques and methods used to obtain them, and the influence of biological factors such as age, sex, nutritional status and physical activity. (1) Knowledge of body composition is essential for athletes for several
STRENGTH TRAINING AS PART OF THE CONDITIONAL VARIABLES IN FOOTBALL Football is a sport of an intermittent nature where high intensity efforts such as jumping, sprinting, changes of direction, kicking and contact alternate with periods of incomplete recovery. Therefore, football players will need high levels of fitness, developing a specific combination of strength, speed and
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PASS A FOOTBALL TEST? Becoming a professional football player is a dream within the reach of few. However, there are alternatives and strategies that can help you to enhance your talent and make a good impression when trying out for football in Europe. Success is not a gift to
TRAINING AT A HIGH-PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL ACADEMY Reaching the elite of football is not easy and it is necessary to maximise all the player’s talent. The International Football Academies in Spain that have High Performance Centres are one of the best options to develop the footballer of the future based on the best football training resources.