We frequently observe football players wearing clothing that resembles a sports bra. We can observe players wearing these items as they are warming up for a game or practicing on the field. Sometimes they even wear it under their jersey.
Football players carry a GPS tracking device in what appears to be a sports bra. The heart rate, calories burned, and energy expenditure during practice or competition are all tracked by these chest GPS devices. These devices use technology similar to that of Fitbit or Apple smartwatches.
The reason behind Footballers wearing “bras”
The “bras” have a little pouch in the back that is used to store a miniature GPS. This device keeps track of a variety of data, including the player’s average speed, distance traveled, fastest sprint, and the sections of the field they have traveled. These strange bras have been worn by the elite players in the biggest competition.
Why is Messi wearing a sports bra https://t.co/zOGdrtHHHx
— Jed Mackey (@_Jhyd) July 11, 2018
These specially made garments are skin tight making them comfortable for the sports player while running or performing any activity. These garments help the professionals to gain data needed for the improvement of performance. This is significant because it ensures that players will exert more effort than necessary if a coach instructs them to move at a certain speed.
It offers the opportunity for players and coaches to keep a closer eye on each other’s performance and health both during games and throughout practise. It is crucial to have the ability to record data at each movement. When choosing the best team and keeping track of players fitness levels to reduce the danger of injury, managers might use GPS data to their advantage.
How this GPS tracking technology is changing soccer?
Technology has helped soccer gain more information about body movements and has helped fair play. It has also helped sports brands build lighter jerseys. In modern football, we have seen the use of Video Assistant Referee in Football (VAR) which many times give controversial decisions. Goal-Line Technology in Football was even introduced by FIFA as a measure of fair play.
The amount of refs they need is enbarrassing. Just have a referee, two linesman and a fourth official and get on with football how it was before technology killed it. https://t.co/nNGrUHeWak
— Fans against VAR 🇺🇦 (@FansAgainstVAR_) October 11, 2022
We can even see football pundits on Sky Sports using these tracking technologies to explain their points of view. Although not all fans are fond of this new technology as some believe this is ruining the natural element of soccer. Fans believe VAR has ruined the joy of celebrating a goal as they have to wait before VAR allows it.