scholarly journals Does an in-Season 6-Week Combined Sprint and Jump Training Program Improve Strength-Speed Abilities and Kicking Performance in Young Soccer Players?

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mário C. Marques ◽  
Ana Pereira ◽  
Ivan G. Reis ◽  
Roland van den Tillaar
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Ball Speed ◽  
Jump Training ◽  
Explosive Strength ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Kicking Performance

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a six-week combined jump and sprint training program on strength-speed abilities in a large sample of youth competitive soccer players. It was hypothesized that the experimental training group would enhance their jumping and sprinting abilities. Enhancement of kicking performance was also hypothesized due to an expected increase in explosive strength established by a plyometric and sprinting regimen. Fiftytwo young male soccer players playing at the national level (aged 13.4 ± 1.4 years, body mass 53.4 ± 11.7 kg, body height 1.66 ± 0.11 m) took part in the study. Half of the group underwent the plyometric and sprint training program in addition to their normal soccer training, while the other half was involved in soccer training only. The plyometric training group enhanced their running (+1.7 and +3.2%) and jumping performance (+7.7%) significantly over the short period of time, while the control group did not. Furthermore, both groups increased their kicking velocity after just six weeks of training (+3.3 vs. 6.6%). The findings suggest that a short in-season 6-week sprint and jump training regimen can significantly improve explosive strength in soccer-specific skills and that these improvements can be transferred to soccer kicking performance in terms of ball speed.

scholarly journals The Effects of in-Season Repeated Sprint Training Compared to Regular Soccer Training

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirik Solberg Nedrehagen ◽  
Atle Hole Saeterbakken
Keyword(s):  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Repeated Sprints ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Soccer Training

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effects of repeated sprints (RSA) training and regular soccer training on Yo-Yo IR-1 and RSA performance (6 × 40 m shuttle sprints). Thirteen semi-professional female soccer players and nine amateur male soccer players were randomised into a repeated sprint group (RSG; n = 12) or a regular soccer training group (STG; n = 10). The RSG soccer players executed 3-4 sets of 4-6 repeated sprints (30 m with 180° directional changes) weekly during the last eight weeks of the in-season. In parallel, the STG soccer players performed low- to moderate intensity soccer training in form of technical or tactical skills. The RSG showed 15% improvement in Yo-Yo IR-1 (p = 0.04; ES = 1.83) and their mean RSA times were reduced by 1.5% (p = 0.02; ES = 0.89). No significant changes were found for the STG (Yo-Yo IR-1, p = 0.13; RSA, p = 0.49). Comparing the groups, greater improvements were observed in Yo-Yo IR-1 for the RSG (p = 0.02; ES = 1.15), but not for the RSA (p = 0.23; ES = -0.33). Similar training volumes and intensities (% of HFmax) were observed between the groups (p = 0.22 and p = 0.79). In conclusion, a weekly RSA session integrated into a regular soccer regime improved in-season RSA and Yo-Yo IR-1 performance compared to regular soccer training.

The Effect of Speed Training on Sprint and Agility Performance in 15-Year-Old Female Soccer Players

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Elling Mathisen ◽  
Svein Arne Pettersen
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Burst ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Speed Training

Abstract The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of short burst speed and change-of -direction exercises on sprint and agility performance in youth female soccer players 15.5 (± 0.7) years. One training group (n=10) followed an eight-week, once per week training program consisting of short-burst sprinting exercises in addition to two normal soccer training, while a control group (n=9) followed three traditional soccer training session. Pre-and post-tests assessed significant improvement in 10 m sprint, pre 1.99 s (± 0.08), post 1.91 s (± 0.09), 20 m sprint pre 3.53 s (± 0.15), post 3.42 s (± 0.15), and agility performance, pre 8.23 s (± 0.31), post 7.80 s (± 0.33). Control group (15.1 years (± 0.7) did not demonstrate significant change in performance during the intervention period. The results demonstrate that a training program of short burst high speed exercises improve linear sprint and agility performance in youth female soccer players, beyond the gain of traditional soccer training consisting of small-sided games.

Effect of Heavy Resisted Sled Sprint Training During the Competitive Season on Sprint and Change-of-Direction Performance in Professional Soccer Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1066-1073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. McMorrow ◽  
Massimiliano Ditroilo ◽  
Brendan Egan
Keyword(s):  
Training Group ◽  
Sprint Performance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Confidence Limits ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Total Program

Purpose: Resisted sled sprinting (RSS) is an effective tool for improving sprint performance over short distances, but the effect on change-of-direction (COD) performance is largely unknown. The present study investigated the effect of heavy RSS training during the competitive season on sprint and COD performance in professional soccer players. Methods: Over 6 wk in-season, an RSS training group (n = 6) performed RSS at a sled load of 30% body mass for a total program running distance of 800 m, whereas an unresisted sprint (URS) training group (n = 7) performed the same distance of unresisted sprinting. A 20-m maximal sprint with split times measured at 5, 10, and 20 m and the sprint 9-3-6-3-9 m with 180° turns COD test were performed before and after the intervention. Results: Sprint performance (mean, 95% confidence limits, qualitative inference) was improved in both groups over 5 m (URS, 5.1%, −2.4 to 12.7, likely moderate; RSS, 5.4%, 0.5–10.4, likely moderate), 10 m (URS, 3.9%, −0.3 to 8.1, very likely moderate; RSS, 5.0%, 1.8–8.0, very likely large), and 20 m (URS, 2.0%, −0.6 to 4.5, likely moderate; RSS, 3.0%, 1.7–4.4, very likely moderate). COD was improved in both groups (URS, 3.7%, 2.2–5.2, most likely large; RSS, 3.3%, 1.6–5.0, most likely moderate). Between-groups differences were unclear. Conclusion: Heavy RSS and URS training matched for running distance were similarly effective at improving sprint and COD performance in professional soccer players when performed in the competitive phase of the season.

scholarly journals Effects of Plyometric Training and Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Maximal-Intensity Exercise and Endurance in Female Soccer Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabián Rosas ◽  
Rodrigo Ramírez-Campillo ◽  
Cristian Martínez ◽  
Alexis Caniuqueo ◽  
Rodrigo Cañas-Jamet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Maximal Intensity ◽  
Beta Alanine ◽  
Speed Performance

AbstractPlyometric training and beta-alanine supplementation are common among soccer players, although its combined use had never been tested. Therefore, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of a plyometric training program, with or without beta-alanine supplementation, on maximal-intensity and endurance performance in female soccer players during an in-season training period. Athletes (23.7 ± 2.4 years) were assigned to either a plyometric training group receiving a placebo (PLACEBO, n = 8), a plyometric training group receiving beta-alanine supplementation (BA, n = 8), or a control group receiving placebo without following a plyometric training program (CONTROL, n = 9). Athletes were evaluated for single and repeated jumps and sprints, endurance, and change-of-direction speed performance before and after the intervention. Both plyometric training groups improved in explosive jumping (ES = 0.27 to 1.0), sprinting (ES = 0.31 to 0.78), repeated sprinting (ES = 0.39 to 0.91), 60 s repeated jumping (ES = 0.32 to 0.45), endurance (ES = 0.35 to 0.37), and change-of-direction speed performance (ES = 0.36 to 0.58), whereas no significant changes were observed for the CONTROL group. Nevertheless, compared to the CONTROL group, only the BA group showed greater improvements in endurance, repeated sprinting and repeated jumping performances. It was concluded that beta-alanine supplementation during plyometric training may add further adaptive changes related to endurance, repeated sprinting and jumping ability.

scholarly journals Efectos a corto plazo de un programa de entrenamiento de sobrecarga excéntrica sobre el rendimiento físico en jugadores de fútbol de élite U-16 (Short-term effects of an eccentric-overload training program on the physical performance on U-16 elite soccer

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Javier Raya-González ◽  
Luis Suárez-Arrones ◽  
Antonio Rísquez Bretones ◽  
Eduardo Sáez de Villarreal
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Overload Training ◽  
Squat Exercise ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Eccentric Overload

Resumen. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el efecto de un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica (squat lateral ejecutado en un dispositivo inercial) sobre el rendimiento en futbolistas junior de élite. Dieciséis futbolistas de 14.7 ± .2 años de edad fueron asignados aleatoriamente en dos grupos: grupo control (n=8, GC) y grupo de fuerza (n=8, GF). El GF complementó su entrenamiento habitual de fútbol con el programa específico de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica propuesto dos días a la semana durante 6 semanas. Antes y después del periodo de intervención se midió la altura de salto vertical, el tiempo de sprint lineal y con cambio de dirección (COD) y la potencia del tren inferior. Se obtuvieron mejoras sustanciales (probables a muy probables) en GF en el salto con contramovimiento (CMJ) (TE: .46), en el porcentaje de pérdida de COD-Izquierda (TE: 1.39) y en la potencia media (TE: .73) y potencia máxima (TE: .65). El análisis inter-grupos mostró mejoras sustanciales mayores en GF respecto a GC en CMJ (TE: .79), en el porcentaje de pérdida de COD-Derecha (TE: 1.14), en la potencia media (TE: 1.04) y en la potencia máxima (TE: .88). Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que incluir un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza con sobrecarga excéntrica en la programación del entrenamiento de fútbol permite optimizar la condición física específica del futbolista.Palabras clave. Salto vertical, potencia máxima, capacidad de sprintar, cambio de dirección, fútbol. Abstract. To analyse the effect of an eccentric-overload training program (i.e., lateral squat exercise using a flywheel device) on performance in junior elite soccer players. Sixteen soccer players (14.7 ± .2 years) were randomly assigned to 2 groups: control group (n=8, CG) and strength group (n=8, SG). The SG complemented soccer training with a proposed eccentric-overload training program 2 days per weeks during 6 weeks. Before and after the training period jumping ability, linear and non-linear sprint and lower-limb power were measured. Substantial improvements (likely to very likely) were found in the SG in CMJ (ES: .46), percent decrement of COD-L (ES: 1.39) and Mean Power (ES: .73) and Peak Power (ES: .65). Between-groups analysis showed greater substantial improvements in SG in relation to CG in CMJ (ES: .79), percent decrement of COD-R (ES: 1.14) and Mean Power (ES: 1.04) and Peak Power (ES: .88). These results suggest that the inclusion of an eccentric-overload training program in soccer training periodization allow the optimization of the specific physical condition of soccer players.

Four Weeks of Power Optimized Sprint Training Improves Sprint Performance in Adolescent Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mikael Derakhti ◽  
Domen Bremec ◽  
Tim Kambič ◽  
Lasse Ten Siethoff ◽  
Niklas Psilander
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Sprint Performance ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
And Control

Purpose: This study compared the effects of heavy resisted sprint training (RST) versus unresisted sprint training (UST) on sprint performance among adolescent soccer players. Methods: Twenty-four male soccer players (age: 15.7 [0.5] y; body height: 175.7 [9.4] cm; body mass: 62.5 [9.2] kg) were randomly assigned to the RST group (n = 8), the UST group (n = 10), or the control group (n = 6). The UST group performed 8 × 20 m unresisted sprints twice weekly for 4 weeks, whereas the RST group performed 5 × 20-m heavy resisted sprints with a resistance set to maximize the horizontal power output. The control group performed only ordinary soccer training and match play. Magnitude-based decision and linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results: The RST group improved sprint performances with moderate to large effect sizes (0.76–1.41) across all distances, both within and between groups (>92% beneficial effect likelihood). Conversely, there were no clear improvements in the UST and control groups. The RST evoked the largest improvements over short distances (6%–8%) and was strongly associated with increased maximum horizontal force capacities (r = .9). Players with a preintervention deficit in force capacity appeared to benefit the most from RST. Conclusions: Four weeks of heavy RST led to superior improvements in short-sprint performance compared with UST among adolescent soccer players. Heavy RST, using a load individually selected to maximize horizontal power, is therefore highly recommended as a method to improve sprint acceleration in youth athletes.

scholarly journals Two Weeks of Repeated-Sprint Training in Soccer: To Turn or Not to Turn?

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 998-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan M. Taylor ◽  
Tom W. Macpherson ◽  
Shaun J. McLaren ◽  
Iain Spears ◽  
Matthew Weston
Keyword(s):  
Group Performance ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Heart Rates ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Training Adaptations ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Straight Line

Purpose:To compare the effects of 2 repeated-sprint training programs on fitness in soccer. Methods:Fifteen semiprofessional soccer players (age: 24 ± 4 y; body mass: 77 ± 8 kg) completed 6 repeated-sprint training sessions over a 2-week period. Players were assigned to a straight-line (STR) (n = 8; 3–4 sets of 7 × 30 m) or change of direction (CoD) (n = 7; 3–4 sets of 7 × 20-m) repeated-sprint training group. Performance measures included 5-, 10-, and 20-m sprints, countermovement jump, Illinois agility, and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 1 (YYIRTL1) performance. Internal (heart rate) and external (global positioning system-derived measures) training loads were monitored throughout. Data were analyzed using magnitude-based inferences. Results:Internal and external loads were higher in the STR group than in the CoD group with large differences in maximum velocity (28.7%; ±90% confidence limits, 3.3%), moderate differences in mean heart rates (7.0%; ±1.4%) and PlayerLoad (17.6%; ±8.6%), and small differences in peak heart rates (3.0%; ±1.6%). Large improvements in 5-m (STR: 9.6%; ±7.0% and CoD: 9.4%; ±3.3%), 10-m (STR: 6.6%; ±4.6% and CoD: 6.7%; ±2.2%), and 20-m (STR: 3.6; ±4.0% and CoD: 4.0; ±1.7%) sprints were observed. Large and moderate improvements in YYIRTL1 performance were observed in the STR (24.0%; ±9.3%) and CoD (31.0%; ±7.5%), respectively. Between-groups differences in outcome measures were unclear. Conclusions:Two weeks of repeated-sprint training stimulates improvements in acceleration, speed, and high-intensity running performance in soccer players. Despite STR inducing higher internal and external training loads, training adaptations were unclear between training modes, indicating a need for further research.

scholarly journals Short-Term High Intensity Plyometric Training Program Improves Strength, Power and Agility in Male Soccer Players

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márk Váczi ◽  
József Tollár ◽  
Balázs Meszler ◽  
Ivett Juhász ◽  
István Karsai
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength ◽  
Isometric Torque ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a short-term in-season plyometric training program on power, agility and knee extensor strength. Male soccer players from a third league team were assigned into an experimental and a control group. The experimental group, beside its regular soccer training sessions, performed a periodized plyometric training program for six weeks. The program included two training sessions per week, and maximal intensity unilateral and bilateral plyometric exercises (total of 40 - 100 foot contacts/session) were executed. Controls participated only in the same soccer training routine, and did not perform plyometrics. Depth vertical jump height, agility (Illinois Agility Test, T Agility Test) and maximal voluntary isometric torque in knee extensors using Multicont II dynamometer were evaluated before and after the experiment. In the experimental group small but significant improvements were found in both agility tests, while depth jump height and isometric torque increments were greater. The control group did not improve in any of the measures. Results of the study indicate that plyometric training consisting of high impact unilateral and bilateral exercises induced remarkable improvements in lower extremity power and maximal knee extensor strength, and smaller improvements in soccer-specific agility. Therefore, it is concluded that short-term plyometric training should be incorporated in the in-season preparation of lower level players to improve specific performance in soccer.

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.

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