Speed of decision-making as a key element for professional and academy soccer players’ performances

This study aimed to: i) compare the number of decisions made in official matches between youth academy and professional soccer players ii) quality speed decision-making players. In experiment 1 we assessed 12 (7 5 matches) through notational analysis. 2 138 from (n = 42) 96) levels. The TacticUP® was used to assess game reading skills. Results indicated that make around 56% more than their respective tournaments. addition, are quicker making for all match situations: with ball (offensive phase), without defensive phases), near distant ball. Based on results, verified both situ (official match) vitro (controlled test) situations a distinguishing feature performance Keywords: football; reading; perceptual-cognitive skills; perceptual-motor response time; talent development.