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Match demands of professional Futsal: a case study
Carlo Castagna1, Stefano D'Ottavio, Juan Granda Vera
1Corso di Laurea in Scienze Motorie, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|June 17, 2008
Summary
Professional Futsal is a high-intensity sport demanding significant aerobic and anaerobic effort. This study analyzed physiological responses and activity patterns in elite players during simulated games.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Futsal's popularity contrasts with limited scientific research on professional player demands.
- Understanding physiological responses is crucial for training optimization and injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the physiological responses and activity patterns of professional Futsal players during simulated game-play.
- To quantify exercise intensity and physical demands in elite Futsal.
Main Methods:
- Eight professional outfield Futsal players participated.
- Physiological data (VO2, blood lactate, heart rate) were collected during simulated games.
- A video-analysis system tracked player activity and movement patterns.
Main Results:
- Players reached high percentages of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and heart rate (HRmax) during play.
- Significant time was spent at intensities above 80% and 90% of VO2max and HRmax.
- High-intensity running and sprinting were frequent, with sprints occurring approximately every 79 seconds.
Conclusions:
- Professional Futsal represents a high-intensity exercise modality.
- The sport places substantial demands on both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.
- Findings provide valuable insights for conditioning and performance strategies in professional Futsal.
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