Characteristics of Physical and Motor Abilities Variation among Youth Elite Soccer Players

Abstract

In order to evaluate correctly the physical characteristics and motor abilities of youth soccer players, it is necessary to take into account the state of maturity. In this study, we investigated the timing that the variations of the physical characteristics and motor abilities happen on youth elite soccer players in their PHA period with a mixed longitudinal study. Both the thigh circumference and the distance of 5-step bounding of youth elite soccer players show significantly large variations after PHA compared to before PHA (p<0.05). It was also revealed that both height and the time of 50-m sprint show significantly large variations before PHA compared to after PHA (p<0.05).