DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/59/62-67
Arif Ibrahimli
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3768-9491
arif.ibrahimli@sport.edu.az
Kenan Gocayev
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9063-7126
kanan.gocayev.2024@sport.edu.az
General Characteristics of Methods, Means, and Principles Used in
the Training Process of Young Football Players
Abstract
The long-term training process consists of a sequence of interconnected stages that systematically ensure the physical, technical, and tactical development of a football player. These stages logically replace one another and contribute to the overall improvement of performance. Each stage has its own specific goals and objectives, which are determined by taking into account the athlete’s age characteristics, level of physical fitness, and individual abilities. Since the volume of training loads in football is quite high, their proper planning and gradual increase are of particular importance. The increase in load should not be implemented over a short period, but gradually over several years, based on scientific principles and considering the adaptive capabilities of the organism.
Within the annual training cycle, the improvement of speed and technical skills should be organized as a continuous process and maintained throughout all periods of the season. In such a dynamic sport as football, the parallel development of speed, agility, and technical skills plays a crucial role in achieving high performance. The acquisition of proper running technique and the development of speed qualities should not be limited to specific periods but should be systematically implemented at all stages of training. This approach contributes both to the individual mastery of the player and to effective performance within a team.
Thus, the proper organization of the long-term training process, the optimal distribution of training loads, and the continuous development of technical and speed-related skills are the main conditions for reaching a professional level in football.
Keywords: methods and means, technique, tactics, physical training, training process, motor qualities, training principles