Football is one of the world’s most watched sports with most players dedicated to win the eye of their coaches. For that reason, most players work hard in the training sessions to ensure they get the first team chances. Mostly, the demands for football are influenced by the match analysis and the psychological measurements during the play. The myriad of factors affects the needs of a player that include the player’s physical capacity, technical qualities, playing the position, tactical role, and style of playing (Randers, et al., 2010, PP18). Moreover, the ball possession, the opponent strength, importance of the game, seasonal period, and playing surface, and environmental factors are the other crucial determinant of the match. For players’ adaptability, the high-intensity exercise periods are important since they equip them with speed that is mainly used to distinguish between high class and average players (Jackson, 2008, PP29). A position difference is the other determinant of the football game. The players must train how to position themselves during the match. For instance, the paper is about a midfielder in one of the academies who wants to get playing time in the under 18 team. For that reason, the player needs to train how to position and play well in the midfield to gain much playing time (Randers, et al., 2010, PP20). Moreover, the player needs to understand that midfielders cover much distance in the park compared to other players.
Therefore, according to the above graph, the players must know that the midfield position is critical to any team. For example, they are supposed to play both offensively and defensively in the field. Given that reason, they are required to take the ball from the opponents and distribute to their team members. Thus, the midfield players are needed to be active and tactical to balance the game effectively.
The influence of team tactics on physical demands is the other determinant factor of the football match. The player must understand the game plan of the team to fit in their style efficiently. For instance, the above player must know their team formation if it is 4-4-2, 4-3-3, or 4-5-1 (Randers et al., 2010, PP20). According to the analysis taken by the English premier league body FA, teams that engage in the 4-5-1 underperform since players reduce their intensity of running in the park compared to other formations. The significant difference between the structures is defending and attacking abilities of the team involved given that teams engaging in the 4-3-3 format are more prone to attacks by the opponent teams (Randers, et al., 2010, PP19). Moreover, most people hate teams that participate in the 4-5-1 formation since they are less likely to play an entertaining football.
Undertake an appropriate needs analysis to determine whether the athlete’s needs for training concerning normative test data from the literature
It is essential for any football player to train with the rest of his teammates to enhance the spirit of teamwork among them. A sample of convenience of 372 players (185 females, 187 males) in various teams in England agreed that training is an important thing to any player in the world (Randers, et al., 2010, PP19). For instance, training equips the players with the relevant skills needed to elevate them from a low to an excellent performer. For instance, the paper deals with the midfielder who requires training hard to gain enough skills on how to shoot from the distance. Therefore, training is useful in making a player be an appropriate decision maker. For example, the player will be able to understand the necessary time to shoot or to pass the ball during the play. As young players develop, there are higher risks of injuries, especially during excessive and repetitive movements that focus on a particular part of the body. Most coaches have devised the necessary 90 minutes session of training that may prevent players from incurring injuries (Jackson, 2008, PP28). The training involves the high jumps, shooting practice, and head practice to reduce chances of injuries on players. Young players are different psychologically. For that reason, they need to be trained differently from the adult players. Mostly, their training involves the psychological development that may lead to their high performance in a match. The other phase of training among young players involves adding strength to a player. For instance, the paper deals with a young midfield player who needs to add to more physicality to control and tackle the ball.
Moreover, training makes players be involved in the workouts consisting of the leg pres, leg extensions, leg curls, and abdominal exercises that will make the player grow muscles and become strong. According to the research taken by the association of the coaches, players who engage in extra strength training are less likely to get injuries. Sprint training is essential because it develops speed to players. For a team to perform well in any sport, its players, especially the midfielders and strikers must have speed. Therefore, training is crucial because it teaches players to be speedy to overcome the opponents. Additionally, training is necessary to a player since it makes them learn how to compete. As a result, players will incorporate all the technical and ancillary components needed to winning the game. Coaches may use the training sessions to motivate players who may have lost hope with playing football. For that reason, coaches use training sessions for mental development of the young players. Additionally, training equips the players with the relevant skills on how to position themselves. For instance, if it is in the midfield, the player needs to understand his positioning to win and distribute balls to his fellow teammates.
An overview of a periodized 4-week mesocycle, including reference to volume and intensity and the type of periodization utilized.
Periodization is defined as the long-term cyclic structuring of training to maximize performance to improve in crucial sports.
Figure 1: a player engaging weight lifting in the team's gym (Randers, et al., 2010, PP 17).
Use the football pitch to jog around for 5 to 10 minutes for a good sub-maximal warm up.
Stretch some major muscles in the body for around 8-10 seconds, followed by dynamic stretches to prevent muscle pulls (Jackson, 2005, PP6).
Players are supposed to be involved in four three quarter runs from one touchline to the other and back, with 20 seconds rest between each sprint (Hoffman et al, 2008, PP32).
Two and a half minute rests (runs on the spot or do keep ups with a football) (Hoffman et al, 2008, PP33).
Finish the two sets of follow circuit since they are crucial on the player’s fitness, which strengthen the heart and lung muscles that are specifically used in football (Jackson, 2008, PP28).
The players can build up work by repeating the last week running exercise, but shortening the recovery time between sprints.
Players supposed to be involved in 5-10 minutes jog on the park.
Players are supposed to stretch the muscles in groups for about 8-10 seconds, followed by dynamic stretches.
The player is supposed to enhance speed through involving in a five three-quarter pace sprints from one touchline to another and back, with 30 seconds rests between each sprint.
One lap jog for recovery as the player kicks the ball as he/she goes (Jackson, 2005, PP6).
5-10 minutes jog to pitch is important to players to activate the muscles.
After that, the player is supposed to stretch to ensure the body is fit.
Three timed sprints across the pitch and back, aiming for 30 seconds or less each time. The recovery period allowed between sprints depends on the recorded time.
The players are supposed to engage in the two sets of the super circuit below
20 X wide arm press ups, 20 X two- footed thrusts, 20X lunges, 20 X sit ups, 20 X burpees, 30 seconds plank, alternate leg squat thrusts(Jackson, 2008, PP28).
.Week 4
The fourth week of training is mainly for the pre-season fitness.
The player is engaged in a ball dribbling techniques under the supervision of their coaches.
The player is also taught on the sprint to goal line and how to score.
The players are taught on how to run without the ball to improve on their speed. Moreover, players are taught on how to sprint using the ball to enhance their dribbling skills (Jackson, 2005, PP6).
Players are supposed to run in groups from one side of the pitch to another while passing the ball to each other (Jackson, 2005, PP4).
Provide a detailed 1-week training plan (micro-cycle).
Detailed session plans need to be provided (i.e. sets, reps, work to rest ratios, exercise choice, and order)
A microcycle training program takes a week because of the complexity of developing a training scheme that does not associate itself with the weekly calendar. The method does not involve much exercise since it is meant to make the body fit and acclimatize with lightweights.
Training day1
Training day 2
Training day3
Training day 4
The player is supposed to engage an advanced training that includes endurance and speed. The players are required to be organized in groups and learn how to speed under the assistance of the team coach.
Training day 5
The day 5 of the training includes light jogging or brisk walking for 4-5 minutes to make the body warm and prepare it for a more vigorous activity. The next step is stretching the feet (Hoffman et al, 2008, PP33). Begin with standing position; interlace fingers above the head with the palm facing the ground. Pull arms back behind the head and up. The quadriceps training is necessary for any player since it involves standing and holding onto a wall.
Training day 6
The training day 6 is important to a footballer since it involves the training the player on dribbling skills. The dribbling ability is important since it gives a player the relevant juggling and ball controlling skills. The skill is trained in the dribbling square that measures 15 by 15 yards square (Greenwood, et al, 2003, PP84). Before, dribbling skills, the player is supposed to engage in a light jogging session and press-ups to activate the body muscles.
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