Testing of physical capacities in soccer players - Abstract

During the competitive season soccer teams training schedule of different motor capacities will depend directly on the diagnostic application of the motor tests and will allow a guidance and assistance in athletes’ preparation. In this sense, the problematic verified in everyday coaching of a soccer team during the competitive season that accounts with a high number of athletes and the short time required for some tests application may complicate the use of certain protocols evaluations. So this work aims initially to present the motor capacities prevalent and determinants in soccer players and then proposes a specific battery test for training process monitoring.