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Liam D Harper1, Melissa Fothergill1, Daniel J West2
1Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.
Plos One
|July 8, 2016
Summary
Soccer practitioners view extra-time as crucial for match success, advocating for rule changes like a fourth substitution. Hydration and nutritional strategies are prioritized before extra-time, influencing training and recovery practices.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Football Performance
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- The extra-time period in soccer matches remains understudied.
- Understanding practitioner perceptions is key to developing practical research and strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate soccer practitioners' perceptions of the extra-time period.
- To identify current practices, views on regulations, and future research directions related to extra-time.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using an open-ended online survey with 46 professional soccer practitioners.
- Inductive content analysis to identify key themes and dimensions.
Main Results:
- 63% of practitioners consider extra-time critical for knockout match success.
- 67% support a fourth substitution during extra-time.
- 89% acknowledge extra-time's influence on post-match recovery, with hydration and nutrition prioritized during the break.
Conclusions:
- Soccer practitioners recognize the significance of extra-time and advocate for specific interventions.
- There is a need for further research into nutritional strategies, fatigue, injury risk, and recovery modalities during extra-time.
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