Ciencia y Futbol, Thomas Rielly

Science and Soccer

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Coaching Children in Sport M.Lee Drugs in Sport (Second edition) D.Mottram Foods, Nutrition and Sports Performance C.Williams and J.R.Devlin Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual R.Eston and T.Reilly Physiology of Sports T.Reilly, N.Secher, P.Snell and C.Williams Science and Football II T.Reilly, J.Clarys and A.StibbeSociology of Leisure C.Critcher, P.Bramham and A.Tomlinson Journal of Sports Sciences Leisure Studies

Science and Soccer
Edited by

Thomas Reilly
Professor of Sports Science Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool, UK

First edition 1996 by E & FN Spon Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2003. © 1996 E & FN SponISBN 0-203-47478-3 Master e-book ISBN

ISBN 0-203-78302-6 (Adobe eReader Format) ISBN 0 419 18880 0 (Print Edition) Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the UK Copyright Designs and Patents Act, 1988, this publication may not be reproduced, stored, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the priorpermission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction only in accordance with the terms of the licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency in the UK, or in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the appropriate Reproduction Rights Organization outside the UK. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the terms stated here should be sent to the publishersat the London address printed on this page. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 95–74655Contents
List of contributors 1 Introduction to science and soccer Thomas Reilly Introduction 1.1 Development of sports science 1.2 Science and football 1.3 Academic programmes in science and football 1.4 The field of study 1.5 Soccer as art References Part One BIOLOGY AND SOCCER 11 11 11 12 17 20 23 23 25 25 26 29 38 41 42 43 46 47 xi 1 1 2 2 3 4 6 7

2 Functional anatomy Tracey HoweIntroduction 2.1 Articulations 2.2 Skeletal muscle 2.3 Anatomy 2.4 Muscle actions during soccer skills Summary References 3 Fitness assessment Thomas Reilly Introduction 3.1 Anthropometry 3.2 Muscle function 3.3 Aerobic fitness 3.4 Field tests 3.5 Agility and flexibility 3.6 Psychophysiological characteristics Summary References v

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4 Physiology of training Jens Bangsbo Introduction 4.1Components of fitness training 4.2 Planning fitness training Summary References 5 Motion analysis and physiological demands Thomas Reilly Introduction 5.1 Motion analysis 5.2 Factors affecting work-rates 5.3 Fatigue 5.4 Physiological responses to match-play 5.5 Game-related activities Summary References 6 Nutrition Don MacLaren Introduction 6.1 Energy 6.2 Importance of carbohydrates 6.3 Importanceof fluids 6.4 Meals 6.5 Ergogenic aids Summary References 7 Special populations Thomas Reilly Introduction 7.1 Women’s soccer 7.2 Youth soccer 7.3 Referees 7.4 Veteran players 7.5 Small-sided games Summary References Part Two BIOMECHANICS AND SOCCER MEDICINE

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8 Biomechanics appliedto soccer skills Adrian Lees

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Introduction 8.1 Kicking 8.2 The throw-in 8.3 Goalkeeping Summary References 9 The biomechanics of soccer surfaces and equipment Adrian Lees Introduction 9.1 Football surfaces 9.2 The soccer...