PROPOSAL FOR BIOMECHANICAL SUPPORT TO SOCCER COACHES IN INSTRUCTING YOUNG PLAYERS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to implement a method to support coaches in training young soccer players through the use of biomechanical tools to: a) improve individual techniques and b) research body movement in this sport. In order to develop this project, soccer techniques have been considered as a hierarchical set of movements that are fundamental to the game (Meinel, & Schnabel, 1987; Grosser, & Neumaier, 1986; Hay, & Reid, 1988) or technical elements. Starting from these basic concepts, it was possible to perform an analysis, both qualitative and quantitative, of a variety of technical elements. The project has been developed in various stages, starting with the identification and classification of the technical elements and ending with training recommendations.