The Biomechanics of Deceleration: The Battle of Your Body Against Mass x Velocity

deceleration

So, you have this athlete who is very fast at accelerating, but when it comes to changing direction or stopping according to the demands of the game, they turn out to be slow and inefficient. Maybe the reason lies in their biomechanical qualities.  Deceleration is just as important as acceleration in sports and movement. Whether […]

Sprintanje u nogometu

Sprinting

Introduction To say that performance in football depends on a variety of individual skills and abilities, but also, of course, on the interactions that each player establishes with teammates and opponents, should not, in principle, raise much objection. In fact, technical and tactical abilities are determining factors, but in order to be successful, each player […]

Ultrax: Integrirana platforma za sportske performanse i organizacijski menadžment 

Ultrax BI Platform

The Evolution of Data-Driven Sports Management In recent years, sports organizations have experienced a significant shift in the way performance, training, and athlete health are monitored and managed. This shift has been fueled by the increasing volume and variety of available data, as well as by the growing need for tools that facilitate not only […]

Utjecaj treninga snage, brzine i nespecifičnog treninga otpora na FVP profil

Strengths Training Effects of training FVP

Introduction Soccer is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Soccer players need to sprint, accelerate quickly, and change direction to beat their opponents (Taylor et al., 2004, 2017). High-speed running (HSR) (> 19.8 km/h -1) and sprinting (> 25.1 km/h -1) distance is positively associated with the number […]

Fizički razvoj mladih sportaša: Ravnoteža između 3 važne stvari u treningu

Introduction In today’s society, many issues face young athletes. Sport participation can be a countermeasure to a sedentary lifestyle which is clearly prevalent and dangerous. Often, individuals experience failed attempts to participate in organized physical development because too much emphasis is placed on competition, with little attention on developing proper athleticism (appropriate movement skills). Individuals […]

Procjena usporavanja – Bolje kočenje vas čini bržim

Introduction We all know how important acceleration, speed, and change of direction are for achieving top performance on the football field. Football is a multidirectional speed sport, and one aspect that has only been extensively researched in recent years is deceleration. Let’s go through what deceleration is, how and when it manifests in a football […]

Nasumične misli o najnovijim istraživanjima ozljeda tetiva i programiranja

This paper effectively summarizes key aspects of sprinting in football, offering valuable insights into periodization strategies, monitoring sprinting, and defining appropriate dosage. One of the highlights is the mention of MD-2 as the “most tactical” and “speed” day of the week. However, as the authors point out, the accumulated load from MD-4 and MD-3 can […]

Samotestiranje za točan unos podataka: Ramena i ruke

self-testing blog

This blog highlights the importance of self-testing your shoulders and arms to maintain their health and prevent injuries. By performing simple self-tests like the Rotator Cuff Strength Test, you can detect issues early, enhance self-awareness, and take proactive steps to ensure optimal function and long-term well-being.

Samotestiranje za točan unos podataka: Usredotočite se na kralježnicu

In the first part of our series on self-testing for accurate data input, we will explore the importance of testing and monitoring the spine health in athletes. As the spine plays a crucial role in sports activities, it is important to educate, raise awareness and understand how to properly test and track its health. The […]