The Acute Effect of Different Warm-up Protocols on Anaerobic Performance in Elite Youth Soccer Players

Context: There is no evidence regarding the effect of the FIFA 11+ on landing kinematics in male soccer players, and few studies exist regarding the evaluating progress of interventions based on the initial biomechanical profile. Objective: To investigate the effect of the FIFA 11+ program on landing patterns in soccer players classified as at low or high risk for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Field-based functional movement screening performed at the soccer field. Participants: A total of 24 elite male youth soccer players participated in this study. Intervention: The intervention group performed the FIFA 11+ program 3 times per week for 8 weeks, whereas the control group performed their regular warm-up program. Main Outcome Measures: Before and after the intervention, all participants were assessed for landing mechanics using the Landing Error Scoring System. Pretraining Landing Error Scoring System scores were used to determine risk groups. Results: The FIFA 11+ group had greater improvement than the control group in terms of improving the landing pattern; there was a significant intergroup difference (F1,20 = 28.86, P < .001, ). Soccer players categorized as being at high risk displayed greater improvement from the FIFA 11+ program than those at low risk (P = .03). However, there was no significant difference in the proportion of risk category following the routine warm-up program (P = 1.000). Conclusions: The present study provides evidence of the usefulness of the FIFA 11+ program for reducing risk factors associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The authors’ results also suggest that soccer players with the higher risk profile would benefit more than those with lower risk profiles and that targeting them may improve the efficacy of the FIFA 11+ program.

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Acute Effect of Different Combined Stretching Methods on Acceleration and Speed in Soccer Players

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.1515/hukin-2015-0154 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 179-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mohammadtaghi Amiri-Khorasani ◽

Julio Calleja-Gonzalez ◽

Mansooreh Mogharabi-Manzari

Keyword(s):

Body Mass ◽

Body Height ◽

Acute Effect ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Warm Up ◽

Dynamic Stretching ◽

Rest Periods

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of different stretching methods, during a warm-up, on the acceleration and speed of soccer players. The acceleration performance of 20 collegiate soccer players (body height: 177.25 ± 5.31 cm; body mass: 65.10 ± 5.62 kg; age: 16.85 ± 0.87 years; BMI: 20.70 ± 5.54; experience: 8.46 ± 1.49 years) was evaluated after different warm-up procedures, using 10 and 20 m tests. Subjects performed five types of a warm-up: static, dynamic, combined static + dynamic, combined dynamic + static, and no-stretching. Subjects were divided into five groups. Each group performed five different warm-up protocols in five non-consecutive days. The warm-up protocol used for each group was randomly assigned. The protocols consisted of 4 min jogging, a 1 min stretching program (except for the no-stretching protocol), and 2 min rest periods, followed by the 10 and 20 m sprint test, on the same day. The current findings showed significant differences in the 10 and 20 m tests after dynamic stretching compared with static, combined, and no-stretching protocols. There were also significant differences between the combined stretching compared with static and no-stretching protocols. We concluded that soccer players performed better with respect to acceleration and speed, after dynamic and combined stretching, as they were able to produce more force for a faster execution.

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Effects of Warm-up on Hamstring Stiffness, Stress–Relaxation, Flexibility and Knee Proprioception in Young Soccer Players

Journal of Athletic Training ◽

10.4085/1062-6050-0416.20 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Danguole Satkunskiene ◽

Mani Mirab Zadeh Ardekani ◽

Ra'ad M. Khair ◽

Goda Kutraite ◽

Kristina Venckuniene ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stress Relaxation ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Acute Effect ◽

Knee Extension ◽

Position Sense ◽

Joint Position Sense ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Warm Up ◽

Hamstring Injuries ◽

Resistance Torque

ABSTRACT Context: Nerves or fascia may limit motion in young soccer players, thereby contributing to frequent hamstring injuries. Nerve gliding exercises and self-myofascial release techniques may enhance the range of motion. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the acute effect of foam rolling (FR) and neurodynamic nerve gliding (NDNG) on hamstring flexibility, passive stiffness, viscoelasticity and proprioception during the warm-up of soccer players. Design: Crossover study design. Setting: Research laboratory. Participants: Fifteen male soccer players on the same team (age 18.0 ± 1.4 years, body mass 76.9 ± 7.8 kg, height 183 ± 6 cm). Intervention: FR and NDNG included six sets of 45 s with 15 s rest between each set. Over a two-week period subjects performed NDNG and FR on two separate occasions. Main Outcome Measure(s): Hip flexion angle (SLR), knee extension range of motion (ROM), knee joint position sense (AKJPS), hamstring passive resistance torque (PRT), stiffness (STFmax and STF80%) and viscoelasticity (stress-relaxation test (SRT)). Results: A significant interaction between time and intervention was found for knee ROM (p = 0.017), PRT (p = 0.044), and STFmax (p = 0.042). NDNG induced an increase in ROM (p = 0.011), PRT (p = 0.008), and STFmax (p = 0.030). Both NDNG and FR induced an increase in SLR (p < 0.001). No interaction or main effects was found for SRT and AKJPS. Conclusion: The inclusion of NDNG in the warm-up routine increased the ROM more in comparison with FR and may be of benefit to soccer players.

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The effect of different delivery methods of the FIFA 11+ soccer warm-up program on coach and player adherence in Canadian female youth soccer players

http://isrctn.org/> ◽

10.1186/isrctn67835569 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Winne Meeuwisse

Keyword(s):

Soccer Players ◽

Delivery Methods ◽

Warm Up ◽

Female Youth ◽

Youth Soccer

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The Effects of a Commercially Available Warm-up Program on Landing Mechanics in Female Youth Soccer Players

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research ◽

10.1519/r-17585.1 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 331 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sara L. Grandstrand ◽

Ronald P. Pfeiffer ◽

Michelle B. Sabick ◽

Mark DeBeliso ◽

Kevin G. Shea

Keyword(s):

Soccer Players ◽

Warm Up ◽

Female Youth ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Landing Mechanics

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ACUTE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WARM-UP INTERVENTIONS ON NEUROMUSCULAR PERFORMANCE OF RECREATIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS

Revista Brasileira de Ciência e Movimento ◽

10.31501/rbcm.v25i3.7053 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Bernardo Neme Ide ◽

Alexandre Moreira ◽

Bradley Jon Schoenfeld ◽

Leandro Lodo ◽

Audrei Dos Reis Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Exercise Intervention ◽

Acute Effect ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Jump Performance ◽

Squat Jump ◽

Warm Up ◽

Exercise Interventions ◽

Neuromuscular Performance ◽

Recreational Athletes ◽

Counter Movement Jump

Pre-exercises interventions are frequently implemented in order to maximize athletic performance. In this sense, the aim of this study was to evaluated the effect of three distinct pre-exercise interventions on acute neuromuscular performance in recreational soccer players: 1) parallel squat; 2) static stretching; and 3) ballistic stretching. After all interventions, participants performed a flexibility evaluation (sit-and-reach-test), followed by a squat jump, a counter-movement jump and a 30 meter-sprint test. A one-way analysis of variance revealed: a) a significant decrease in jumping performance was induced by both Stretching conditions when compared to the parallel squat intervention; b) a significant increase in lower limb flexibility after both stretching interventions when compared to parallel squat. In conclusion, it is suggested that a pre-exercise intervention comprised of stretching exercises can acutely increase flexibility, while impairing jump performance in recreational athletes.

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Caffeine Supplementation and Reactive Agility in Elite Youth Soccer Players

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2013-0134 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 168-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

J. Bradley Jordan ◽

Ajit Korgaokar ◽

Richard S. Farley ◽

John M. Coons ◽

Jennifer L. Caputo

Keyword(s):

Repeated Measures ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Double Blind ◽

Male Youth ◽

Warm Up ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Repeated Measures Design ◽

Reactive Agility

This study examined the effects of caffeine supplementation (6 mg·kg−1) on performance of a reactive agility test (RAT) in 17 elite, male, youth (M = 14 y) soccer players. Using a double-blind, repeated-measures design, players completed 4 days of testing on the RAT after a standardized warm-up. On day 1, anthropometric measurements were taken and players were accommodated to the RAT. On day 2, baseline performance was established. Caffeine or placebo conditions were randomly assigned on day 3 and the condition was reversed on day 4. Players completed 3 randomized trials of the RAT on days 2, 3, and 4 with at least 1 trial to the players’ dominant and nondominant sides. There were no significant differences among conditions in reaction time (RT) to the dominant side, heart rates at any point of measurement, or ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) after completion of the warm-up. Caffeine produced faster RT to the nondominant side (P = .041) and higher RPE at the conclusion of the RAT (P = .013). The effect on the total time (TT) to complete the agility test to the nondominant side approached significance (P = .051). Sprint time and TT to either side did not differ. Caffeine supplementation may provide ergogenic benefit to elite, male, youth soccer players.

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A Mental Warm-Up for Athletes

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.2018-0120 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 213-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Britton W. Brewer ◽

Adisa Haznadar ◽

Dylan Katz ◽

Judy L. Van Raalte ◽

Albert J. Petitpas

Keyword(s):

Goal Setting ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Mental Skills ◽

Male Youth ◽

Warm Up ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Competitive Season ◽

Self Talk ◽

Male High School

The purpose of this research was to develop and evaluate a 5-min structured mental warm-up involving aspects of goal setting, imagery, arousal regulation, and positive self-talk. Results of a study that featured a pretest–posttest design with 101 male youth soccer players (Study 1) and a study that featured a repeated-measures experimental design with 29 female intercollegiate soccer players (Study 2) indicated that executing the mental warm-up was associated with significantly greater readiness to perform and to use mental skills to enhance performance. In Study 3, 30 male high school soccer players used the mental warm-up daily over a competitive season and rated it as acceptable (albeit less so than their physical warm-up) at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the season. The findings suggest that a mental warm-up is both acceptable to athletes and potentially useful in helping them prepare for training and competition.

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