Forty Hours Aren't Enough to Fully Shake Off the Toll of a Match
Abstract
A study of 28 professional soccer players revealed that countermovement jump variables remain below baseline levels 40 hours after competing. This demonstrates that match schedules and days between games do not fully explain physical load. Combining GPS tracking with jump evaluations is essential for analyzing recovery and managing training on an individualized basis.
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