so usually we play our soccer games at elevations of 100-500 ft. next week we gave a game at an elevation of 7,000 ft.
what will aspects of the game will the elevation change
2007-11-12 11:54:51 · 5 answers · asked by Guy B 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
The key thing about playing at elevation is that there is a slight change in air pressure.
Because the air is thinner, you will not be getting quite as much oxygen as you are used to getting at your normal elevation. This will cause problems with being winded.
It will also effect the aerodynamics of the flight of the ball. The ball will climb a bit higher than you are used to it climbing, it will go a little bit farther in the air, and it will change height quicker (both on the way up and the way down). In short, the ball will move differently than you are used to it moving at lower elevations.
Because of these differences, there will definitely be a home-field advantage. As a visiting team, you are going to find yourselves having to think more and rely less on instincts. While I would keep the practices light, the more opportunities you have to practice and get used to the differences, the better off you will be.
2007-11-12 12:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will tire faster as the air is thinner and has less oxygen than at the normal elevation so conserve energy when you can. The ball also will get more of a lift when you strike it.
2007-11-12 12:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jayyuhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The air will become thinner, so it will be harder to breath, and you will probably require more subs. It is also likely that there will be more wind, which would make balls played high into the air go off course. In that case, I would suggest that you plan on playing mostly balls on the ground. If played into the air, the ball will also sail differently and go farther. The thinner air means less air resistance to slow it down.
2007-11-12 14:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by sportychick14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher the elevation, the harder it is for you to breathe. So drink plenty of energy drinks, and after you sprint, you should rest as your recovery time
2007-11-12 12:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Emmanuel O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your breathing. Less humidity and the harder it is to catch your breath.
They say Tito Ortiz does all of his training in CO as a breathing technique
2007-11-12 12:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by your_sunshine78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋