Physical Fitness Variations between Those Playing More and Those Playing Less Time in the Matches: A Case-Control Study in Youth Soccer Players

• Main Authors: Ana Filipa Silva (Author), Filipe Manuel Clemente (Author), César Leão (Author), Rafael Oliveira (Author), Georgian Badicu (Author), Hadi Nobari (Author), Luca Poli (Author), Roberto Carvutto (Author), Gianpiero Greco (Author), Francesco Fischetti (Author), Stefania Cataldi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The purpose of this study was (i) to compare two groups (players with more vs. less match play time) regarding body composition, vertical and horizontal jumping performance, and aerobic capacity; and (ii) to test the relationships between physical fitness and play time. This study followed a case-co...