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Technical And Physical Match Demands Of A Ncaa Division I Soccer Goalkeeper, Joanne Spalding
Technical And Physical Match Demands Of A Ncaa Division I Soccer Goalkeeper, Joanne Spalding
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The purpose of this study was to provide a better understanding of the goalkeeper position in order to prepare goalkeepers for competition. The objectives of this study were to characterize the technical and physical demands of an NCAA Division I collegiate goalkeeper over three seasons and examine trends from season to season. Count and frequency for each definition were analyzed. Results show that although the goalkeeper’s technical demands were characterized by engaging in play without action and being in the goal area, the gradually increased use of the feet over three season’s hints on the importance of skills performed with …