Effects of Coordinative Warm-Up Exercise Protocols on the Technical and Cognitive Performance of Soccer Players

Effects of Coordinative Warm-Up Exercise Protocols on the Technical and Cognitive Performance of Soccer Players

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of warm-up protocols administered to elite soccer players on technical-coordination performance and levels of cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine, measured before and after the intervention.

The warm-up protocols included coordination exercises using different types of balls, with combined activities involving both the upper and lower limbs

Inclusion Criteria:

• elite soccer players

Exclusion Criteria:

• no injuries in the previous 6 months;
• no adherence to other training protocols;
• no use of prohibited drugs and/or supplements that could affect the test results and exercises