ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2025
"Heads Up Girls!" a training intervention to improve scanning behavior in youth female football.
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Background: In football, visual exploration and scanning are crucial to make players aware of their teammates' and their opponents' positions, thus improving their decision-making. However, specific recommendations on systematic training methods to improve scanning behavior are limited. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of a five-week scanning-focused training intervention on scanning behavior in U19 female football players. Methods: A total of 36 female football players (mean ± SD age: 16.7 ± 1.2 years) from two elite and two grassroots teams were assigned to a control and intervention group. The intervention group completed one to two scanning-focused training sessions per week, while the control group followed their regular training routine. Scanning behavior was assessed using video analysis of 4v4 small-sided games in pre-, post-, and retention tests. A scan was defined as an active head movement, during which the player's head was directed away from the ball. Results: The intervention group significantly increased mean number of scans per game situation from pre- to post-test ( Conclusion: In conclusion, a five-week scanning-focused training intervention improves scanning behavior in young female football players, particularly at elite level. These findings highlight the value of integrating perceptual-cognitive training into football coaching.
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