Plyometric Training Improves Not Only Measures of Linear Speed, Power, and Change-of-Direction Speed But Also Repeated Sprint Ability in Female Young Handball Players

It has been well established that plyometric and speed training have positive impacts on fitness parameters in soccer players. The aim of this study was to compare short-term effects of a combined plyometric and speed training implemented on the same or separate days of a week on change of direction (COD), linear speed (LS), and repeated sprint ability (RSA) in young soccer players. Twenty-four male players from the same U19 soccer team were distributed into one control group (CG; n=7, soccer training only) and two experimental groups performing plyometric and speed exercises on the same (CDG; n=8) or separate days (CWG; n=9) during a 6-week preparation period. Very likely moderate within-group COD improvements were observed in the CDG (ES -0.94 [-1.47 to -0.41]) and CWG (ES -0.97 [-1.52 to -0.42]) groups. Possibly small within-group RSA improvements were also observed in the CWG (ES -0.24[-0.64 to 0.16]) and CDG (ES -0.31 [-0.79 to 0.17]) groups. CWG and CDG groups showed possibly small (ES -0.28 [-0.62 to 0.06]) and very likely moderate (ES -0.80 [-1.28 to -0.32]) within-group LS improvements following the intervention, respectively. In between group analysis, a likely moderate (ES 0.71 [0.03 to 1.39]) greater LS improvement was observed in the CDG group than in the CWG group. I t is suggested to supplement normal soccer training with combined plyometric and speed exercises to improve COD, LS, and RSA performance and to implement these exercises in the same session to improve LS with a greater effect.

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Effects of Plyometric and Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Performance

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports8070091 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Ivan Krakan ◽

Luka Milanovic ◽

Ivan Belcic

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Diagnostic Procedures ◽

Maximum Speed ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Sprint Training ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Sprint Ability

The purpose of study was to resolve the effect of plyometric training and repeated sprint training on physical performance. The study was conducted on 41 subjects in two experimental groups (plyometric/repeated sprints training). Before and after the training program, subjects were subjected to diagnostic procedures that included standard test protocols. Results proved a statistically significant difference only after the plyometric training program compared to the repeated sprint group in countermovement jump (8.65% vs. 2.21%). In variable repeated jumps, an increased value was recorded (2.9% vs. 4.29%), like in sprint variables after the training program where certain trends of progress happened after the repeated sprint ability training and the specificity of the program (5 m = 0.89%, 10 m = 1.07% and 25 m = 1.35%), while plyometric training recorded unchanged values at 5 and 10 m, and a 0.27% improvement at 25 m. Stagnation of the 20-yard test was recorded in both groups. There was no difference between training programs in any variables of functional capacities, with similar measures recorded in repeated sprint ability. After six weeks of both training types, positive changes can be expected in explosive strength of lower extremities, increases in acceleration area, and maximum speed.

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Repeated Sprint Ability in Young Basketball Players: Multi-direction vs. One-Change of Direction (Part 1)

Frontiers in Physiology ◽

10.3389/fphys.2016.00133 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Johnny Padulo ◽

Nicola L. Bragazzi ◽

Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽

Antonio Dello Iacono ◽

Giuseppe Attene ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Basketball Players ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Sprint Ability

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Velocity and Power–Load Association of Bench-Press Exercise in Wheelchair Basketball Players and their Relationships With Field-Test Performance

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2018-0123 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (7) ◽

pp. 880-886 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Aitor Iturricastillo ◽

Cristina Granados ◽

Raúl Reina ◽

José Manuel Sarabia ◽

Ander Romarate ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Inverse Relationship ◽

Bench Press ◽

Wheelchair Basketball ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Ability Test ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sprint Ability

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) of the bar and relative load (percentage of the 1-repetition maximum [%1RM]) in the bench-press (BP) exercise and to determine the relationship of power variables (ie, mean concentric power [MP], mean propulsive power [MPP], and peak power [PP]) in change-of-direction ability, linear sprint, and repeated-sprint ability. Methods: A total of 9 Spanish First Division wheelchair basketball players participated in the study. All participants performed an isoinertial BP test in free execution mode, a 505 change-of-direction ability test, linear sprint test (20 m), and repeated-sprint ability test. Results: A nearly perfect and inverse relationship was observed for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV (r = −.97, R2 = .945, P < .001). The maximum loads for MP, MPP, and PP were obtained between 48.1% and 59.4% of the 1RM. However, no significant correlations were observed between strength and wheelchair performance. Conclusions: Wheelchair basketball players with different functional impairments showed a nearly perfect and inverse relationship for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV; thus the MPV could be used to estimate the %1RM. This finding has important practical applications for velocity-based resistance training in that coaches would be able to prescribe and monitor training load. Conversely, the absence of association between BP performance and field tests might be due to other factors such as the wheelchair–user interface, trunk-muscle activity, or propulsion technique, apart from strength variables.

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Effects of different conditioning programmes on the performance of high-velocity soccer-related tasks: Systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/1747954117711096 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 129-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Amador García-Ramos ◽

Guy Gregory Haff ◽

Belén Feriche ◽

Slobodan Jaric

Keyword(s):

High Velocity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Soccer Training ◽

Jump Ability ◽

Kicking Performance ◽

Sprint Ability

Physical performance is a key factor in most of the actions that determine success in soccer competitions. The present meta-analysis aimed to determine whether, and to what extent different conditioning programmes implemented in addition to regular soccer training are able to enhance the performance of high-velocity soccer-related tasks. Study groups were categorised according to type of performance measurement: (A) vertical jump ability, (B) linear sprint performance, (C), change of direction with ball, (D) change of direction without ball, (E) repeated sprint ability, and (F) kicking performance. Subgroup analyses were done with reference to the type of conditioning programme applied: (A) resistance training, (B) plyometric, (C) sprint and/or change of direction, and (D) combined methods. The standardised mean differences (SMD) along with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated using the Review Manager 5.3 software. The application of a conditioning programme was associated with a significant improvement in vertical jump ability (SMD = 0.64 [95% CI: 0.50–0.77]), linear sprint (SMD = −0.79 [95% CI: −0.61 to −0.96]), change of direction with ball (SMD = −0.78 [95% CI: −0.42 to −1.15]), change of direction without ball (SMD = −0.83 [95% CI: −0.61 to −1.05]), repeated sprint ability (SMD = −0.51 [95% CI: −0.19 to −0.84]), and kicking performance (SMD = 0.78 [95% CI: 0.34–1.22]). No clear differences among the different conditioning programmes were observed. The implementation of a conditioning programme in addition to regular soccer training enhances the performance of high-velocity soccer-related tasks.

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Effects of a Short-Term In-Season Plyometric Training Program on Repeated-Sprint Ability, Leg Power and Jump Performance of Elite Handball Players

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1260/1747-9541.9.5.1205 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 1205-1216 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Souhail Hermassi ◽

Tim J. Gabbett ◽

Jørgen Ingebrigtsen ◽

Roland van den Tillaar ◽

Mohamed Souhaiel Chelly ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Plyometric Training ◽

Short Term ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Sprint Ability

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Exploring the Determinants of Repeated-Sprint Ability in Adult Women Soccer Players

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18094595 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (9) ◽

pp. 4595

Author(s):

Lillian Gonçalves ◽

Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽

Joel Ignacio Barrera ◽

Hugo Sarmento ◽

Francisco Tomás González-Fernández ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Test Performance ◽

Isometric Strength ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Adult Women ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Main Determinants ◽

Abductor Strength ◽

Sprint Ability

This study aimed to explore the main determinants of repeated-sprint ability (RSA) in women soccer players considering aerobic capacity, sprinting performance, change-of-direction, vertical height jump, and hip adductor/abductor isometric strength. Twenty-two women soccer players from the same team participating in the first Portuguese league were observed. Fitness assessments were performed three times during a 22-week cohort period. The following assessments were made: (i) hip abductor and adductor strength, (ii) squat and countermovement jump (height), (iii) change-of-direction test, (iv) linear sprinting at 10- and 30-m, (v) RSA test, and (vi) Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1. Positive moderate correlations were found between peak minimum RSA and adductor and abductor strength (r = 0.51, p < 0.02 and r = 0.54, p < 0.01, respectively). Positive moderate correlations were also found between peak maximum RSA and adductor and abductor strength (r = 0.55, p < 0.02 and r = 0.46, p < 0.01, respectively). Lastly, a moderate negative correlation was found between fatigue index in RSA and YYIR1 test performance (r = −0.62, p < 0.004). In conclusion, abductor and adductor isometric strength-based coadjutant training programs, together with a high degree of aerobic endurance, may be suitable for inducing RSA in female soccer players.

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Relationships between Players’ Physical Performance and Small-Sided Game External Responses in a Youth Soccer Training Context

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12114482 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 4482 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Daniel Castillo ◽

Angel Lago-Rodríguez ◽

Marta Domínguez-Díez ◽

Silvia Sánchez-Díaz ◽

Tara Rendo-Urteaga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Training Context ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Change Of Direction ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Soccer Training ◽

Age Category ◽

Sprint Ability

The aim of this study was twofold: 1) To compare players’ physical performance and small-sided game (SSG) external responses among three young soccer age categories (i.e., under 14 (U14), under 16 (U16), and under 18 (U18)); and 2) to examine their relationships among physical performance and SSG external responses in each age category. Players’ physical performance was evaluated via several tests and external responses were collected during a four vs. four plus goalkeepers SSG. Main results showed that while older players presented better linear straight sprinting tests (LSSTs) (U18 and U16 vs. U14, p < 0.01), repeated sprint ability (RSA) (U18 vs. U16 and U14 p < 0.01), and change of direction ability (CODA) (U18 and U16 vs. U14, p < 0.01, ES = 2.34−2.72) performances, these differences were not consistent with their SSG external responses (U16 vs. U14, p < 0.01; U18 vs. U16, p < 0.01). Conversely, higher number of associations between players’ physical performance and SSG external responses were found in younger players in comparison to the older ones. These results suggest that while greater physical performance in younger players (i.e., U14) could allow them to exhibit higher external responses, greater physical performance did not influence older players’ (i.e., U18) SSG external responses.

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