Validity of a repeated-sprint ability test in young soccer players

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. e127-e131 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Barbero-Álvarez ◽  
R.E. Pedro ◽  
F.Y. Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals High-Intensity Small-Sided Games versus Repeated Sprint Training in Junior Soccer Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niyazi Eniseler ◽  
Çağatay Şahan ◽  
Ilker Özcan ◽  
Kıvanç Dinler
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Endurance Performance ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Passing Ability ◽  
Sprint Ability

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of high-intensity small-sided games training (SSGT) versus repeated-sprint training (RST) on repeated-sprint ability (RSA), soccer specific endurance performance and short passing ability among junior soccer players. The junior soccer players were recruited from of a professional team (age 16.9 ± 1.1 years). The tests included the repeated-shuttle-sprint ability test (RSSAT), Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1) and Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT). Nineteen participants were randomly assigned to either the small-sided games training (SSGTG) (n = 10) or repeated-sprint training group (RSTG) (n = 9). Small-sided games or repeated-sprint training were added to the regular training sessions for two days of the regular practice week. The Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to examine differences in groups and training effects. A time x training group effect was found in the improvement of short-passing ability for the smallsided games training group which showed significantly better scores than the repeated-sprint training group (p ≤ 0.05). Both groups showed similar improvements in RSAdecrement (p < 0.05). Only the repeated-sprint training group improved in the Yo-Yo IR1 (p < 0.05). This study clearly shows that high-intensity small-sided games training can be used as an effective training mode to enhance both repeated sprint ability and short-passing ability.

scholarly journals The Effects of Long-Term Magnesium Creatine Chelate Supplementation on Repeated Sprint Ability (RAST) in Elite Soccer Players

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2961
Author(s):  
Adam Zajac ◽  
Artur Golas ◽  
Jakub Chycki ◽  
Mateusz Halz ◽  
Małgorzata Magdalena Michalczyk
Keyword(s):  
Low Dose ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Acid Base Equilibrium ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Sprint Ability

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of 16 weeks of a low dose of magnesium creatine chelate supplementation on repeated sprint ability test (RAST) results in elite soccer players. Materials: Twenty well-trained soccer players participated in the study. The players were divided randomly into two groups: the supplemented group (SG = 10) and placebo group (PG = 10). Out of the 20 subjects selected for the study, 16 (SG = 8, PG = 8) completed the entire experiment. The SG ingested a single dose of 5500 mg of magnesium creatine chelate (MgCr-C), in 4 capsules per day, which was 0.07 g/kg/d. The PG received an identical 4 capsules containing corn starch. Before and after the study, the RAST was performed. In the RAST, total time (TT), first and sixth 35 m sprint length (s), average power (AP) and max power (MP) were measured. Additionally, before and after the test, lactate LA (mmol/L) and acid–base equilibrium pH (-log(H+)), bicarbonates HCO3− (mmol/L) were evaluated. Also, in serum at rest, creatinine (mg/dL) concentration was measured. Results: After the study, significantly better results in TT, AP and MP were observed in the SG. No significant changes in the RAST results were observed in the PG. After the study, significant changes in the first 35 m sprint, as well as the sixth 35 m sprint results were registered in the SG, while insignificant changes occurred in the PG. A significantly higher creatinine concentration was observed. Also, a higher post-RAST concentration of LA, HCO3− and lower values of pH were observed in April, May and June compared with baseline values. Conclusions: The long timeframe, i.e., 16 weeks, of the low dose of magnesium creatine chelate supplementation improved the RAST results in the SG. Despite the long period of MgCr-C supplementation, in the end of the study, the creatinine level in the SG reached higher but still reference values.

scholarly journals Reliability Characteristics and Applicability of a Repeated Sprint Ability Test in Young Male Soccer Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 1538-1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Castagna ◽  
Francini Lorenzo ◽  
Peter Krustrup ◽  
Juliano Fernandes-da-Silva ◽  
Susana C.A. Póvoas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Male ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Reliability Characteristics ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals A Meta-Analytical Comparison of the Effects of Small-Sided Games vs. Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training on Soccer Players’ Repeated-Sprint Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2781
Author(s):  
Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
José Afonso ◽  
Hugo Sarmento ◽  
Thomas Rosemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
High Intensity Interval Training ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Intensity Interval ◽  
Sprint Ability

This systematic review with a meta-analysis was conducted to compare the effects of small-sided games (SSGs)-based interventions with the effects of running-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions on soccer players’ repeated sprint ability (RSA). The data sources utilized were Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and PubMed. The study eligibility criteria were: (i) parallel studies (SSG-based programs vs. running-based HIIT) conducted in soccer players with no restrictions on age, sex, or competitive level; (ii) isolated intervention programs (i.e., only SSG vs. only running-based HIIT as individual forms) with no restrictions on duration; (iii) a pre–post outcome for RSA; (iv) original, full-text, peer-reviewed articles written in English. An electronic search yielded 513 articles, four of which were included in the present study. There was no significant difference between the effects of SSG-based and HIIT-based training interventions on RSA (effect size (ES) = 0.30; p = 0.181). The within-group analysis revealed no significant effect of SSG-based training interventions (ES = −0.23; p = 0.697) or HIIT-based training interventions (ES = 0.08; p = 0.899) on RSA. The meta-comparison revealed that neither SSGs nor HIIT-based interventions were effective in improving RSA in soccer players, and no differences were found between the two types of training. This suggests that complementary training may be performed to improve the effects of SSGs and HIIT. It also suggests that different forms of HIIT can be used because of the range of opportunities that such training affords.

scholarly journals Relationship between Repeated Sprint Ability and Aerobic Capacity in Professional Soccer Players

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhys M. Jones ◽  
Christian C. Cook ◽  
Liam P. Kilduff ◽  
Zoran Milanović ◽  
Nic James ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Active Recovery ◽  
Maximal Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Sprint Time ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Aim. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between maximal aerobic capacity () and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in a group of professional soccer players.Methods. Forty-one professional soccer players (age  yrs, height  cm, weight  kg) were required to perform tests to assess RSA and on two separate days with at least 48 hr rest between testing sessions. Each player performed a treadmill test to determine their and a test for RSA involving the players completing  m sprints (turn after 20 m) with 20 s active recovery between each sprint.Results. There was a significant negative correlation between body mass normalised and mean sprint time () (; ) and total sprint time () (, ).Conclusion. Results of the current study indicate that is one important factor aiding soccer players in the recovery from repeated sprint type activities.

scholarly journals Adaptações nas capacidades físicas de atletas de futsal da categoria sub 18 no decorrer de uma temporada competitiva

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Matzenbacher ◽  
Bruno Natale Pasquarelli ◽  
Felipe Nunes Rabelo ◽  
Antônio Carlos Dourado ◽  
Julia Zoccolaro Durigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Fatigue Index ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
Physical Capacities ◽  
Vertical Jumps ◽  
Sprint Ability

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n1p50 The aim of this study was to verify and to analyze adaptations on physical and physiological variables of futsal athletes during the pre-competitive and competitive phases of a training macrocycle. The sample was composed of nine Under-18 futsal athletes who performed the following tests: vertical jump, 10 and 30-meter linear sprint, repeated sprint ability test, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 and VO2máx. Based on the qualitative analysis of the change magnitude, it was possible to verify adaptations from training for the vertical jump test (certainly positive), 10-meter linear sprint (likely decrease), 30-meter linear sprint (irrelevant), repeated sprint ability test for best sprint (irrelevant), mean of sprints (likely decrease), fatigue index (likely decrease), YYIRI (likely increase), VO2máx (likely decrease) and speed of VO2máx (likely increase). Thus, it was possible to verify that training-induced adaptations were positive since athletes improved their performance for the most control tests for each physical capacities of futsal (vertical jumps, 10-meter linear sprint, and repeated agility sprint test for the mean of sprints and fatigue index and aerobic resistance. Therefore, data have shown that athletes improved their physical performance considering the characteristics of futsal during training throughout a macrocycle.

Assessing Repeated-Sprint Ability in Division I Collegiate Women Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 2015-2023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Lockie ◽  
Tricia M. Liu ◽  
Alyssa A. Stage ◽  
Adrina Lazar ◽  
Dominic V. Giuliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Division I ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Anthropometry, Physical and Movement Features, and Repeated-sprint Ability in Soccer Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (02) ◽  
pp. 100-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Campa ◽  
Gabriele Semprini ◽  
Pedro Júdice ◽  
Gianluca Messina ◽  
Stefania Toselli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Calf Muscle ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Muscle Area ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the associations of anthropometry, functional movement patterns (FMP) and physical performance characteristics with repeated-sprint ability (RSA) in male youth soccer players. Thirty six athletes (ages 16.6±0.5 years, BMI 22.0±1.3 kg/m2) completed the RSA test and other physical tests including countermovement jump with (CMJA) and without the help of arms (CMJ), 10-m and 20-m straight-line sprints, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (Yo-Yo), and functional movement screen (FMS). In addition, a battery of anthropometric variables was measured. RSA performance components such as best time (BT), mean time (MT) and sprint decrement were calculated. Results showed that measures of physical performance derived from horizontal plane in 10-m and 20-m sprints, were more strongly associated (p<0.01) with RSA performance than those obtained with CMJ or CMJA (p<0.05). High correlations (p<0.01) were found between MT, BT and Yo-Yo distance (r=−0.79, r=−0.67, respectively), as well as with FMS scores (r=−0.68, r=−0.58, respectively). Anthropometric measures, such as fat mass, upper fat area, thigh fat area, calf muscle area, and endomorphy were associated with RSA components (p<0.05). Predictors for the RSA performance identified in the stepwise multivariate analysis included Yo-Yo distance, time in sprints, FMP, and calf muscle area.

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