Effect of Static and Dynamic Stretching on the Diurnal Variations of Jump Performance in Soccer Players

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of short-term (4 weeks, twice a week: 8 sessions) plyometric training on agility, jump, and repeated sprint performance in female soccer players. The study comprised 17 females performing this sports discipline. The players were randomly divided into two groups: with plyometric training (PLY) and the control (CON). All players followed the same training program, but the PLY group also performed plyometric exercises. Tests used to evaluate physical performance were carried out immediately before and after PLY. After implementing the short PLY training, significant improvement in jump performance (squat jump: p = 0.04, ES = 0.48, countermovement jump: p = 0.009, ES = 0.42) and agility (p = 0.003, ES = 0.7) was noted in the PLY group. In the CON group, no significant (p > 0.05) changes in physical performance were observed. In contrast, PLY did not improve repeated sprint performance (p > 0.05) among female soccer players. In our research, it was shown that PLY can also be effective when performed for only 4 weeks instead of the 6–12 weeks typically applied.

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The Effects of Muscle Strength Imbalance of Lower-Extremity on Countermovement Jump Performance and Dynamic Balance in Youth Soccer Players

Journal of Coaching Development ◽

10.47684/jcd.2021.03.23.1.107 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 107-118

Author(s):

Hyo-Cheol Lee ◽

Hee-Jeong Son

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Youth Soccer

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Can Squat Jump Performance Differentiate Starters vs. Nonstarters in Division I Female Soccer Players?

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ◽

10.1519/jsc.0000000000002053 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (8) ◽

pp. 2348-2355 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mitchel A. Magrini ◽

Ryan J. Colquhoun ◽

John H. Sellers ◽

Eric C. Conchola ◽

Garrett M. Hester ◽

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Keyword(s):

Division I ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Squat Jump

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Strength training in professional soccer: effects on short-sprint and jump performance

International Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1055/a-1653-7350 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Javier Nuñez ◽

Luis Suarez-Arrones ◽

Moisés de Hoyo ◽

Irineu Loturco

Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Training Strategy ◽

Performance Improvements ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Training Schemes

Several studies have confirmed the efficacy of strength training to maximize soccer player performance during competition. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine the effects of different strength training protocols on short-sprint and vertical jump performance of professional soccer players from the first division of their countries. The following inclusion criteria were employed for the analysis: (a) randomized studies; (b) high validity and reliability instruments; (c) studies published in a high-quality peer-reviewed journal; (d) studies involving professional soccer players from the first division; (e) studies with descriptions of strength training programs; and (f) studies where countermovement jump and 10-m sprint time were measured pre and post training. Overall, the different strength-oriented training schemes produced similar performance improvements, which seem not to depend on the training strategy. Strength training appears to have a lower effect when applied during in-season than when applied in pre-season periods in first division soccer players. In this meta-analysis it is not possible to confirm that strength training in isolation is capable of improving the short-sprint and jump performance of elite soccer players. The congested fixture schedule and, thus, the limited time to perform complementary (non-specific) training sessions, may contribute to these reduced effects.

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Change-of-direction, speed and jump performance in soccer players: a comparison across different age-categories

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2019.1574276 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 38 (11-12) ◽

pp. 1279-1285 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Irineu Loturco ◽

Ian Jeffreys ◽

César C. Cal Abad ◽

Ronaldo Kobal ◽

Vinicius Zanetti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soccer Players ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Change Of Direction

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Short-Term FIFA 11+ Improves Agility and Jump Performance in Young Soccer Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17062017 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nebojša Trajković ◽

Marko Gušić ◽

Slavko Molnar ◽

Draženka Mačak ◽

Dejan M. Madić ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Performance Outcomes ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Football Players ◽

Short Term ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Warm Up ◽

Standing Long Jump ◽

Long Jump

Studies dealing with the effectiveness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ prevention program to improve performance outcomes in children aged < 14 years are limited. This study aimed to point out the effects of the application of short-term FIFA 11+ warm-up program on physical performance in young football players. Participants were 36 youth male football players, divided into a FIFA 11+ (n = 19; mean (SD) age: 11.15 (0.79) y) and a control group (CG: n = 17; age: 10.87 (0.8) y) and trained for 4 weeks. Before and after the training period, standing long jump performance, agility, repeated sprint ability, sit and reach, and “30–15” intermittent fitness tests were assessed. A mixed ANOVA showed significant differences between the groups in the standing long jump test (FIFA 11+: 5.6% vs. CG: −1.9%) in favor of FIFA 11+ over CG. Additionally, the FIFA 11+ performance of the Illinois agility test was significantly better compared to the CG performance (FIFA 11+: −1.9% vs. CG: 0.03%). The main findings of this study suggest that just 4 weeks of implementation of the FIFA 11+ improves physical performance compared with traditional warm-up routines in young soccer players.

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Effects of Slackline Training on Acceleration, Agility, Jump Performance and Postural Control in Youth Soccer Players

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/hukin-2018-0078 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

pp. 235-245

Author(s):

Javier Fernández-Rio ◽

Luis Santos ◽

Benjamín Fernández-García ◽

Roberto Robles ◽

Iván Casquero ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Postural Control ◽

Training Program ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Center Of Pressure ◽

Training Session ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Control Group ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Squat Jump

AbstractThe goal of this study was to assess the effects of a supervised slackline training program in a group of soccer players. Thirty-four male division I under-19 players (16.64 ± 0.81 years) agreed to participate in the study. They were randomly divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). The first group (EG) followed a 6-week supervised slackline training program (3 sessions/week; 5-9 min/session), while the CG performed only regular soccer training. Several variables were assessed in all participants: acceleration (20-m sprint test), agility (90º turns test), jump performance (squat jump, countermovement jump), and postural control (Center of Pressure ( CoP) testing: length, area, speed, Xmean, Ymean, Xspeed, Yspeed, Xdeviation, Ydeviation). Ratings of perceived exertion and local muscle ratings of perceived exertions were also recorded after each slackline training session. At post-tests, there was a significant increase only in the EG in acceleration, agility, squat jump and countermovement jump performance, as well as several CoP variables: area in the bipedal support on a firm surface, and length, area and speed in the left leg on a firm surface. The program was rated as “somewhat hard” by the players, while quadriceps, gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior were the most exerted muscles while slacklining. In conclusion, slackline training can be an effective training tool for young, high-level soccer players.

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