<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The criteria and methods for goalkeeper selection are more strict and complex than those of field players. Founded on its principles, the present study tried to examine the strengths and weaknesses of selection process practised by Algerian coaches. Interpret by Algerian scientists in their subjectivity in evaluating the amount of body fat and its effect on physical performance. Seen it's built with the naked eye. Confirmed by FIFA in two categories normal vs overweight, they should work harder under these conditions. For this proposal, eight teams from the leagues of Oran, Algeria Championship second division were involved in the study. Their goalkeepers were classified into the following groups: total (GK = 28), Main goalkeeper (MG = 14) and replacement goalkeeper (RG = 14). Tested at the end of the outward phase by penalty kicks test, ‘T’ Drill Test, Ruler Drop Test (TR) and anthropometric parameters (BH, BMI, BFP, BW). Backed on the applied statistical where our total sample is categorised in overweight, as well as no statistically significant differences between the two groups in all the comparisons practised. Our results confirm the weaknesses of traditional methods. Admit by similar studies in their subjective in evaluating the amount of body fat and its effect on physical performance correlate to anthropometric measurement.</p></abstract>

The criteria and methods for goalkeeper selection are more strict and complex than those of field players. Founded on its principles, the present study tried to examine the strengths and weaknesses of selection process practised by Algerian coaches. Interpret by Algerian scientists in their subjectivity in evaluating the amount of body fat and its effect on physical performance. Seen it's built with the naked eye. Confirmed by FIFA in two categories normal vs overweight, they should work harder under these conditions. For this proposal, eight teams from the leagues of Oran, Algeria Championship second division were involved in the study. Their goalkeepers were classified into the following groups: total (GK = 28), Main goalkeeper (MG = 14) and replacement goalkeeper (RG = 14). Tested at the end of the outward phase by penalty kicks test, ‘T’ Drill Test, Ruler Drop Test (TR) and anthropometric parameters (BH, BMI, BFP, BW). Backed on the applied statistical where our total sample is categorised in overweight, as well as no statistically significant differences between the two groups in all the comparisons practised. Our results confirm the weaknesses of traditional methods. Admit by similar studies in their subjective in evaluating the amount of body fat and its effect on physical performance correlate to anthropometric measurement.

Method of Observation and their Effects in the Selection of Potential Football Goalkeepers

Physical and Sports Education Institute Mostaganem, Sports Training Department Laboratory OPAPS

University Abdel Hamid Ibn Badis Mostaganem

Acta Facultatis Educationis Physicae Universitatis Comenianae

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The criteria and methods for goalkeeper selection are more strict and complex than those of field players. Founded on its principles, the present study tried...

Method of Observation and their Effects in the Selection of Potential Football Goalkeepers

Published Online: Nov 08, 2017

Page range: 146 - 156

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/afepuc-2017-0014

Keywords
observation method, selection procedure, potential goalkeeper, Algerian soccer game

© 2017 Zerf Mohammed et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Method of Observation and their Effects in the Selection of Potential Football Goalkeepers

Published Online: Nov 08, 2017

Page range: 146 - 156

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/afepuc-2017-0014

Keywordsobservation method, selection procedure, potential goalkeeper, Algerian soccer game

© 2017 Zerf Mohammed et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
observation method, selection procedure, potential goalkeeper, Algerian soccer game