Multiple-Sprint Work: Methodological, Physiological, and Experimental Issues

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Glaister
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Training Strategies ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
And Training ◽  
Sprint Ability

Tests of repeated-sprint ability provide a simple way to evaluate the basic physical characteristics of speed and endurance necessary to excel in various multiple-sprint sports. Furthermore, such tests help overcome the complications associated with field-based evaluations of this type of exercise. Nevertheless, despite over 40 y of research, many issues regarding our understanding of multiple-sprint work remain unresolved. This commentary aims to raise awareness of issues relating to methodology, physiological responses, and the effectiveness of various ergogenic and training strategies; to promote a greater understanding; and to drive future research.

scholarly journals Repeated Sprint Ability with Ball Performance among University Soccer Players:The Influence of Direction

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3275-3278
Keyword(s):  
Public University ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Measure Analysis ◽  
Repeated Measure Analysis ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Sprint Ability

The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of directions on the repeated sprint ability (RSA) with ball performance among university soccer players. Twenty soccer players representing a public university team compete in Malaysian Intervarsity tournament was recruited as study participants. Participants were assigned to two RSA tests with two different directions; i) Right-left-right (RLR) and ii) Left-right-left (LRL). Sprints time, fatigue index and strength of decrement score (Sdec) were compared between the two drills. Repeated measure analysis of variances (ANOVA) was conducted to determine the differences. Results showed no significant differences of were found for each sprints time and total time. However, FI and Sdec were found to be significantly lower during LRL. Future research is suggested to stress on the influences of ball controlling during the slides and turns at the markers on RSA performance.

Repeated-sprint ability in professional and amateur soccer players

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1048-1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermanno Rampinini ◽  
Aldo Sassi ◽  
Andrea Morelli ◽  
Stefano Mazzoni ◽  
Maurizio Fanchini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Uptake ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Hydrogen Ion Concentration ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

This study investigated the repeated-sprint ability (RSA) physiological responses to a standardized, high-intensity, intermittent running test (HIT), maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max), and oxygen uptake (VO2) kinetics in male soccer players (professional (N = 12) and amateur (N = 11)) of different playing standards. The relationships between each of these factors and RSA performance were determined. Mean RSA time (RSAmean) and RSA decrement were related to the physiological responses to HIT (blood lactate concentration ([La–]), r = 0.66 and 0.77; blood bicarbonate concentration ([HCO3–]), r = –0.71 and –0.75; and blood hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]),r = 0.61 and 0.73; all p < 0.05), VO2 max (r = –0.45 and –0.65, p < 0.05), and time constant (τ) in VO2 kinetics (r = 0.62 and 0.62, p < 0.05). VO2 max was not different between playing standards (58.5 ± 4.0 vs. 56.3 ± 4.5 mL·kg–1·min–1; p = 0.227); however, the professional players demonstrated better RSAmean (7.17 ± 0.09 vs. 7.41 ± 0.19 s; p = 0.001), lower [La–] (5.7 ± 1.5 vs. 8.2 ± 2.2 mmol·L–1; p = 0.004), lower [H+] (46.5 ± 5.3 vs. 52.2 ± 3.4 mmol·L–1; p = 0.007), and higher [HCO3–] (20.1 ± 2.1 vs. 17.7 ± 1.7 mmol·L–1; p = 0.006) after the HIT, and a shorter τ in VO2 kinetics (27.2 ± 3.5 vs. 32.3 ± 6.0 s; p = 0.019). These results show that RSA performance, the physiological response to the HIT, and τ differentiate between professional- and amateur-standard soccer players. Our results also show that RSA performance is related to VO2 max, τ, and selected physiological responses to a standardized, high-intensity, intermittent exercise.

Comparison of the Anthropometric and Physical Characteristics of International and Provincial Rugby Sevens Players

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 780-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Ross ◽  
Nicholas D. Gill ◽  
John B. Cronin
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Large Effect Size ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

Anthropometrical and physical characteristics have been used to distinguish players of different competition levels and position groups; however, there is no literature on rugby sevens.Purpose:To compare the anthropometrical and physical characteristics of international and provincial rugby sevens players and between forwards and backs.Methods:To assess whether differences exist, 65 rugby sevens players including 22 international players and 43 provincial-level players were assessed for height, mass, body composition, speed, repeated-sprint ability, lower-body power, upper-body strength, and maximal aerobic endurance during in-season preparation for tournaments.Results:Clear differences (2.8−32%; small to very large effect sizes) were observed in all anthropometrical and physical measures between international and provincial players, with the largest differences observed in repeated-sprint ability (5.7%; very large effect size), 40-m-sprint time (4.4%; large effect size), 50-kg squat-jump peak power (32%; large effect size), and multistage fitness-test performance (19%; large effect size). Fewer and smaller differences (0.7−14%; trivial to large effect sizes) were found when comparing forwards and backs, with body height being the most discriminant characteristic (3.5%; large effect size).Conclusions:Lower-level rugby sevens players should seek to improve their overall physical profile, particularly their repeated-sprint ability, to reach higher levels in rugby sevens. Furthermore, positional status may have little importance when preparing for rugby sevens.

Repeated-Sprint Ability: Where Are We?

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Team Sport ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
The Past ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Training ◽  
Single Set ◽  
Sprint Ability

Repeated-sprint ability (RSA) is now well accepted as an important fitness component in team-sport performance. It is broadly described as the ability to perform repeated short (~3–4 s, 20–30 m) sprints with only brief (~10–30 s) recovery between bouts. Over the past 25 y a plethora of RSA tests have been trialed and reported in the literature. These range from a single set of ~6–10 short sprints, departing every 20–30 s, to team-sport game simulations involving repeating cycles of walk-jog-stride-sprint movements over 45–90 min. Such a wide range of RSA tests has not assisted the synthesis of research findings in this area, and questions remain regarding the optimal methods of training to best improve RSA. In addition, how RSA test scores relate to player “work rate,” match performance, or both requires further investigation to improve the application of RSA testing and training to elite team-sport athletes.

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.

Effects of sodium phosphate and caffeine ingestion on repeated-sprint ability in male athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. Kopec ◽  
Brian T. Dawson ◽  
Christopher Buck ◽  
Karen E. Wallman
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Phosphate ◽  
Caffeine Ingestion ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability

scholarly journals Repeated sprint ability (RSA) performance is not related to body height and body weight measurements among perak sukma 2018 male rugby players

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Fazila Abd Malek ◽  
Nur Ikhwan Mohamad ◽  
Mohansundar Sankaravel2 ◽  
Sakinah Mohd Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Rugby Players ◽  
Sprint Ability

Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is typically used for speed-endurance and agility-endurance training and assessment. RSA is preferred as it mimics actual performance during competition. RSA test involves straight sprint and quick turning movements. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the relationship between height and body weight measurements on RSA performance, as height and weight may influence the mechanical properties of it. Ten male rugby players (body weight 72.99 ± 14.29 kg, height 169 ± 5.55 cm) selected for Perak SUKMA 2018 team were assessed during centralized training ~9 months prior to their competition.  Body weight and height were measured using standard laboratory weight and height scales prior to the RSA test. RSA were hand-timed for 5 repetitions x 2 sets x 60 seconds rest in between repetitions x 5 minutes rest in-between set. The sprints were performed in the evenings, on grass surface with participants wearing full playing attire. Standardized pre-game warm-up and cooling down were performed. Data recorded was analyzed statistically using a t-test comparison for set one versus set two performances. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between anthropometric measures and the RSA test. RSA performance has a negative correlation with the athletes’ height (r= -0.233 set 1, r = -0.435 set 2) and body weight (r= -0.556 set 1, r= -0.629 set 2). RSA performance was significantly different between set 1 and set 2 (p=0.001), with set 1 performance better than set 2. Body height and body weight did not influence RSA performance. Athletes involved did not have adequate speed-agility-endurance needed. In practical, selecting athletes based on their body height and body weight with the assumption that taller and heavier athletes may perform better may not be suitable for this kind of sport. On the other hand, using RSA to test and develop the speed-agility-endurance ability for rugby players is suggested.  

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