Reinforcement Learning for Reconfigurable Robotic Soccer by M. Shameer Ahamed, J. J. J. Pey, S. M. Bhagya P. Samarakoon, M. A. Viraj J. Muthugala, Mohan Rajesh Elara

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Data-driven understanding on soccer team tactics and ranking trends: Elo rating-based trends on European soccer leagues. by Dong Hee Jung, Jason J Jung

“…In modern soccer, strategy and tactics significantly impact team success. …”
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Video Analysis - An Important Factor in the Preparation and Conduct of the Modern Soccer Game by I. Stoian, I. Turcu, I. Hasmasan

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Prevalence and management of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda by Olive, Tusiime, Eunice, Kateshumbwa, Frederick, Ssempala

Subjects: “…Sports injuries, soccer, university, football, player…”
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Epidemiology and causes of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda by Olive, Tusiime, Eunice, Kateshumbwa, Milton, Chebet

Subjects: “…Sports injuries, Soccer Injuries, Sports accidents, University football…”
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Epidemiology and Causes of common Soccer injuries During University Games in Uganda by Tusiime, Olive, Kateshumbwa, Eunice, Chebet, Milton

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The Importance of Upper Body Strength Testing and Training For Performance of High-Intensity Actions in Professional Soccer Players: A Survey Exploring Perceptions and Current Practices of Soccer Strength and Conditioning Coaches by Ivan Curovic, David Grecic, David Rhodes, Jill Alexander, Damian James Harper

“… This study aimed to investigate the perception of soccer strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches on the importance of upper body (UB) strength training for the performance of high-intensity actions (HIA) (i.e., sprinting, repeated sprint ability, change of direction, and jumping) in professional soccer players, and to identify current practices with regards to UB strength testing and training methodologies within this sport. …”
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Tactical knowledge is not dependent upon age or biological maturation in young soccer players by Iván Peña Gonzalez, Alejandro Javaloyes, Eduardo Cervelló, Manuel Moya Ramón

“… This study examined how chronological age and maturity status may affect tactical knowledge in young soccer players. Decimal age and maturity status of sixty-six U12 to U14 soccer players were calculated. …”
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Exploring the Effects of a Neck Strengthening Program on Purposeful Soccer Heading Biomechanics and Neurocognition by Katelyn M. Waring, Edward R Smith, Gary P Austin, Thomas G Bowman

“…The purpose of the study was to determine if a six-week cervical strengthening program affected neurocognition and purposeful soccer heading biomechanics. The hypothesis was that the neck strengthening program would improve strength, maintain neurocognition, and alter purposeful soccer heading biomechanics…”
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Sex-related Anthropometrics in a Lower-Body Mobility Assessment Among Professional Soccer Athletes by Corbin A. Hedt, Jessica T. Le, Tyler Heimdal, Justin Vickery, Erin Orozco, Patrick C. McCulloch, Bradley S. Lambert

“… # Purpose The primary aim of this investigation was to determine the relationship between demographic and anthropometric factors such as sex, body composition, and skeletal dimension and scoring on YBT and FMS™ in male and female professional soccer athletes. # Study Design Cross Sectional # Methods During pre-season assessments, athletes from two professional soccer clubs were recruited and underwent body composition and skeletal dimension analysis via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans. …”
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Effect of Victories and Defeats on the Attitude of Soccer Fans: a Study Concerning Pitchman, Involvement and Fanaticism by Fernando A. Fleury, Vitor Koki da Costa Nogami, José Afonso Mazzon, Andres Rodriguez Veloso

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Screening to Detect Hip and Groin Problems in Elite Adolescent Football (Soccer) Players – Friend or Foe? by Matthew D DeLang, J. Craig Garrison, Kristian Thorborg

“…Monitoring systems may be an effective approach to detect common and troublesome injuries, such as hip and groin pain in football (soccer) players. The purpose of this International Perspective is to share our experiences with monitoring hip and groin pain in youth academy football and discuss challenges that surfaced. …”
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How far is World Champion from World Class? Institutional effects on a Brazilian non-profit sports organization by Ivan Rodrigo Rizzo Dias, George Bedinelli Rossi

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A Hybrid Machine Learning Framework for Soccer Match Outcome Prediction: Incorporating Bivariate Poisson Distribution by Chen Zhong An

“…This study explores the application of mathematical and machine learning models to predict results of soccer matches, with the dual aim of academic advancement and profitable betting. …”
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Biomechanical Changes During a 90º Cut in Collegiate Female Soccer Players With Participation in the 11+ by Celeste Dix, Amelia Arundale, Holly Silvers-Granelli, Adam Marmon, Ryan Zarzycki, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose To determine whether participation in the 11+ during a single soccer season reduced peak knee abduction moment and components of valgus collapse during a 90º cut in collegiate female soccer players…”
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The Virtual Meets the Real in Sports World: Is There a Circular Effect Between Traditional Sports and eSports Fan Identification? by Andre Ferreira Gavinho Cardoso, Victor Manoel Cunha de Almeida

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Identidade e futebol: um estudo sobre membros de uma torcida organizada by Thays Moraes, Adriana Ventola Marra, Mariana Mayumi Pereira de Souza

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Training Load and Current Soreness Predict Future Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Collegiate Female Soccer Athletes by Brett S. Pexa, Christopher J. Johnston, Jeffrey B Taylor, Kevin R. Ford

“… # Purpose To determine the predictive capabilities of training load variables on the development of lower extremity DOMS in female collegiate soccer athletes throughout an entire season. # Study Design Prospective Cohort # Methods Twenty-seven collegiate female soccer athletes reported their lower extremity DOMS each day prior to all soccer activity. …”
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Differences in Limb Muscle Strength Affecting Vertical Jump Heights in Soccer Players after Chronic Ankle Injury by Anggara Dwi Samudra, Bambang Purwanto, Dwikora Novembri Utomo

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Acute effect of technique modification training on 180° change of direction performance and kinematics in adolescent male soccer players by Hayato Nakamura, Daichi Yamashita, Daichi Nishiumi, Naoto Nakaichi, Norikazu Hirose

“…This study investigated the acute effects of COD modification training on COD performance and kinematics in male adolescent soccer players.MethodsTwenty-nine male junior high school soccer players participated in this study and were divided into two groups: 16 players underwent 15-min COD technique modification training (COD group), while 13 players engaged in 15-min linear sprint training. …”
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