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Acute responses to a potentiation warm-up protocol on sprint and change of direction in female football players: a randomized controlled study
This article looked at whether a specific type of warm-up, called a potentiation warm-up, could help female soccer players sprint faster and change direction more quickly. Researchers compared this potentiation warm-up, which included jumps and sprints with changes of direction, to the players' usual warm-up routine.
A new probabilistic framework with reliability aspects and statistical analysis of average goals per game in women’s football
This research paper looks at ways to better understand and predict things in sports, especially in women's soccer. The authors noticed that the usual statistical tools might not always be the best for analyzing sports data, like how many goals are scored in a game.
Psychological determinants of performance in women's football: a systematic review on resilience, anxiety, motivation and cohesion
This research paper looks at the important mental aspects that affect how well young women play soccer. The study reviewed 11 research articles to understand how things like being mentally strong, managing anxiety, feeling motivated, and working well with teammates influence performance.
Equal Pass: Comparing Passing Networks of England’s Top Women’s and Men’s Football Leagues
This study compares passing networks in England’s top women’s and men’s football leagues using social network analysis. Researchers analyzed 328 FA Women’s Super League matches and 760 English Premier League matches, focusing on metrics such as passing density, team connectivity, and player influence.
Assessing the Relationship Between Pre- and Post-Game Interpersonal Emotions in Women’s Football Teams
This study explores the relationship between pre-game and post-game interpersonal emotions in women’s football teams. Researchers examined how collective emotions (shared feelings within a team) and group-based emotions (an individual’s emotions about their team) interact before and after matches.
The Effect of Pitch Surface on Match Running Performance in Women’s Soccer
This study examined how playing on artificial turf (AT) versus natural grass (NG) affects match running performance in elite women’s soccer. Researchers analyzed data from 22 matches in the Slovenian Women’s First League, tracking total distance covered (TD), high-intensity running (HIR), accelerations (HIA), and decelerations (HID).
Non-contact injury incidence in professional women’s football depends on the starting status of the player
This study examined the relationship between playing time and non-contact injury risk in professional women’s soccer players. Researchers tracked 37 players from a Spanish professional team over two seasons, categorizing them as starters (playing >70% of matches) or non-starters.
The incidence and burden of concussion in men’s and women’s English professional football
The study explores the incidence and burden of concussions in elite English football, comparing both men's and women's international and domestic levels. Between 2012 and 2022, data from 327 concussion injuries were analyzed. It was found that concussions represented a higher percentage of all injuries in women's international (7%) and domestic football (5%) compared to men's international (3%) and domestic football (2%).
Analysis of running performance in the two main Spanish Women’s football leagues: A case study
This study analyzed the running performance of players in Spain’s top two women’s football leagues, focusing on training sessions and match demands. Data from 32 players over two seasons revealed that competition matches required significantly higher physical effort than training sessions, with only the post-match session (MD+1) occasionally surpassing match demands in sprinting and high-speed running.
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.
Better the Devil You Know: Managers’ Networks, Hiring Decisions and Team Performance
The article "Better the Devil You Know: Managers’ Networks, Hiring Decisions, and Team Performance" examines how managers in professional football use their personal networks to make hiring decisions and how this impacts team performance. By analyzing data from both men’s and women’s football, the study finds that managers are significantly more likely to recruit players they have previously worked with, particularly for lower-cost, non-star players.
Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol for Dynamic Balance in Amateur Female Soccer Players: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The article "Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol for Dynamic Balance in Amateur Female Soccer Players: A Randomized Clinical Trial" examines how a structured balance training program impacts the stability and injury prevention of young female soccer players. Over six weeks, 24 amateur players were divided into an experimental group, which followed a dynamic balance exercise program, and a control group, which continued regular training.
Goal and shot prediction in ball possessions in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: a machine learning approach
The article "Goal and Shot Prediction in Ball Possessions in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: A Machine Learning Approach" explores the use of machine learning to predict goal-scoring opportunities in elite women’s football. Researchers analyzed 2,346 ball possessions and developed predictive models using Random Forest and XGBoost techniques.
Technical-tactical evolution of women’s football: a comparative analysis of ball possessions in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 and Australia & New Zealand 2023
The article "Technical-Tactical Evolution of Women’s Football: A Comparative Analysis of Ball Possessions in the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 and Australia & New Zealand 2023" examines how women’s football has evolved in terms of ball possession and game control. By analyzing 4,669 ball possessions from both tournaments, the study identifies significant increases in possession time, passing accuracy, and structured team play.
Testing the validity of 360-video for analysing visual exploratory activity in soccer
The article "Testing the Validity of 360-Video for Analyzing Visual Exploratory Activity in Soccer" examines the effectiveness of 360-degree video technology in assessing how players scan their surroundings before making decisions on the field.
The “cost of football”: motherhood, coaching and work-family conflict
The article "The Cost of Football: Motherhood, Coaching, and Work-Family Conflict" by Isabel Martin and Ali Bowes examines the struggles faced by professional female football coaches who are also mothers. Through interviews with four full-time coaches in England, the study highlights the challenges of balancing a coaching career with motherhood.
Incidence and burden of 671 injuries in professional women footballers: time to focus on context-specific injury risk reduction strategies
The article "Incidence and Burden of 671 Injuries in Professional Women Footballers: Time to Focus on Context-Specific Injury Risk Reduction Strategies" examines injury patterns in a professional women’s football team over two seasons.
Team resilience in high-performance women’s football: Contextual stressors and opportunities for development
The study explores team resilience in high-performance women’s football, identifying key stressors, effective resilience practices, and gaps in development. Through focus groups and expert consultations, researchers found that teams face both organizational and on-pitch challenges.