Characteristic of preparation that result from the specificity of age

Characteristic of preparation that result from the specificity of age

In this respect, here is a graphic presentation, designed to show the proportion of physical qualities in the physical preparation of players aged 13-14, as well as the main means of accomplishing it:

 

AGE PHYSICAL

QUALITY

% MAIN MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
General endurance 25% Uniform timing runs, low to medium intensity
Specific endurance 25% Short intervals, technical – tactical structures, games
General speed 15% Speedy runs on different distances (10-15m)
AGE 13 Specific speed 15% Relays, competitions, games
General strength 10% Programmes for large muscle groups
Specific strength 10% Special exercises, competitions, relays, games
General endurance 20% Uniform timing runs, low to medium intensity
Specific endurance 25% Short intervals, technical – tactical structures, games
AGE 14 General speed 10% Short, speedy runs of 10 – 15m
Specific speed 20% Relays, competitions, games
General strength 15% Muscular training – large muscle groups
Specific strength 10% Special exercises, competitions, relays, games

From the above table we may conclude that the specific forms of physical qualities weigh more than the general ones, contrary to some methodical suggestions for this age that support the prevalence of general and multilateral preparation.

This prevalence of specific qualities is natural, for the basic means of football instruction are now the specific ones.

The parameters of effort, the volume, duration, intensity and complexity must be dosed specifically. The volume of the effort increases as compared to the previous period. It comprises 4-5 training lessons per week and one game.

Within a preparation lesson, the quantity of means is increased, the duration of training is 90 – 120 minutes, with a weekly volume of 500 minutes.

The development of endurance at this age is favoured by the process of growth, modifications of the figure, of weight and the development of the circulatory, breathing systems and that of the muscles.

The growth of the adaptation capacity of the body to effort is recommended, as a basis for improving endurance. The main training means are lengthy runs and short intervals.

Translated by Cristian Sandor