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Bio-banding in junior soccer players: a pilot study
Michael Romann1, Dennis Lüdin2, Dennis-Peter Born2
1Department for Elite Sport, Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen, Alpenstrasse 18, 2532, Magglingen, Switzerland. michael.romann@baspo.admin.ch.
BMC Research Notes
|May 14, 2020
Summary
Bio-banding (BB) in soccer may enhance talent development by creating more technically and tactically challenging games for U13 and U14 players. This approach, compared to chronological age grouping, increases duels and set pieces while reducing physical demands.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Talent Identification in Soccer
Background:
- Bio-banding (BB) is used to address maturity variations in junior soccer players.
- Research on BB's physiological and technical effects is limited.
- Understanding BB's impact is crucial for optimizing talent development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of bio-banding (BB) versus chronological age (CA) grouping.
- To analyze selected technical and tactical parameters in U13 and U14 soccer players.
- To investigate BB's influence on match play characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of bio-banding (BB) and chronological age (CA) groups.
- Analysis of technical parameters (duels, passes, possession).
- Assessment of tactical parameters (set pieces, match play situations).
- Measurement of physical load (distances covered at different speeds).
Main Results:
- BB increased duels and set pieces compared to CA.
- BB reduced mean ball possession time per action and successful pass rate.
- BB decreased distances covered during jogging, running, and high-speed running.
- BB led to quicker changes in match play situations.
Conclusions:
- Bio-banding (BB) appears to create a more technically and tactically demanding soccer game for young players.
- While physical load is reduced, BB may enhance skill development.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits for player development.
