scholarly journals Effects of combined plyometric and speed training on change of direction, linear speed, and repeated sprint ability in young soccer players

Kinesiology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Mehdi Kargarfard ◽  
Shadi Tajvand ◽  
Alireza Rabbani ◽  
Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽  
Farzad Jalilvand
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Linear Speed ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Group I ◽  
Soccer Training ◽  
Speed Training ◽  
Sprint Ability

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.

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

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-151 ◽  
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.

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

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.

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4482 ◽  
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.

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.

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.

Validity of a repeated-sprint ability test in young soccer players

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. e127-e131 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. Barbero-Álvarez ◽  
R.E. Pedro ◽  
F.Y. Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Sprint Ability
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