Comparison of sprinting speed among U15 soccer players

Speed in soccer is a physical characteristic of fundamental importance for any player. The aim of this study was to compare speed scores between U15 soccer players with different tactical roles (positioning). Studies on players' speed capacity are usually focused on older players. Therefore, there is still little knowledge available on the factors that influence the abilities of young players. Based on this information, it is possible to detect the specific needs of this segment in order to imp ...