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Injury Prevention Strategies in Female Football Players: Addressing Sex-Specific Risks
This research paper looks at the increasing role of women in football globally, but also points out a significant problem: female players are experiencing more and more injuries. Even though football is well-studied, less than 25% of the research focuses specifically on women.
Career patterns within men’s and women’s soccer talent systems: the typical pathway to the top is atypical
This study examines career pathways in women's soccer, challenging the traditional belief that early recruitment into professional academies guarantees future elite success. Researchers analyzed nearly 3,000 Dutch male and female youth players and found that only around 10% of those recruited into academies reached elite senior soccer.
Seasonal Changes in the Physical Performance of Elite Youth Female Soccer Players
This study examined how the physical performance of elite youth female soccer players changed over a season. Researchers tracked 113 players (ages U10 to U16) and measured their speed, strength, power, change of direction (CoD), and aerobic fitness at three points during the season (pre-, mid-, and post-season).
Optimizing Scanning in Youth Female Football: The Role of Verbal Instructions
The article "Optimizing Scanning in Youth Female Football: The Role of Verbal Instructions" examines how verbal instructions can improve visual exploration skills in young female soccer players. The study involved 25 elite U19 players who participated in small-sided games (4v4) under two conditions—one with verbal scanning prompts and one without.