Analysis of the maximum shot velocity in terms of accuracy intention in soccer players

Abstract

In this study, we analyzed the relation between maximum shot velocity with and without accuracy intention in soccer players (N= 108; 70 soccer players and 38 indoor soccer players), and how this accuracy can affect to maximum shot velocity. We found an moderate-high correlation between with and without accuracy intention shots (0,76; ρ<0,01), what suggests the existence of a tendency that soccer players that kicked faster without accuracy intention, did also kick faster with accuracy intention. On the other hand, we found significant differences in both velocities (28,355 ± 1,796 m/s and 27,001 ± 1,962 m/s with and without accuracy intention, respectively). In conclusion, we can say that accuracy intention means a significant reduction of maximum shot velocity.

KEY WORDS: soccer, indoor soccer, shot, accuracy.