Carbohydrate ingestion and soccer skill performance during prolonged intermittent exercise

A 3% reduction in soccer skill performance was observed after ingesting a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution during exercise.

• Skill performance declined significantly from the beginning to the end of a 90-minute exercise period.
• There was a notable difference in performance reduction between the carbohydrate-electrolyte trial and the placebo trial.
• The carbohydrate-electrolyte solution resulted in a smaller decrease in skill performance compared to the placebo, suggesting a potential benefit.
• The findings indicate that skill performance may be better maintained with carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise.

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