Reliability of specific on-ice repeated-sprint ability test for ice-hockey players

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n1p50 The aim of this study was to verify and to analyze adaptations on physical and physiological variables of futsal athletes during the pre-competitive and competitive phases of a training macrocycle. The sample was composed of nine Under-18 futsal athletes who performed the following tests: vertical jump, 10 and 30-meter linear sprint, repeated sprint ability test, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 and VO2máx. Based on the qualitative analysis of the change magnitude, it was possible to verify adaptations from training for the vertical jump test (certainly positive), 10-meter linear sprint (likely decrease), 30-meter linear sprint (irrelevant), repeated sprint ability test for best sprint (irrelevant), mean of sprints (likely decrease), fatigue index (likely decrease), YYIRI (likely increase), VO2máx (likely decrease) and speed of VO2máx (likely increase). Thus, it was possible to verify that training-induced adaptations were positive since athletes improved their performance for the most control tests for each physical capacities of futsal (vertical jumps, 10-meter linear sprint, and repeated agility sprint test for the mean of sprints and fatigue index and aerobic resistance. Therefore, data have shown that athletes improved their physical performance considering the characteristics of futsal during training throughout a macrocycle.

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

Science & Sports ◽

10.1016/j.scispo.2012.12.003 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. e127-e131 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

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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The validity of a repeated sprint ability test

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport ◽

10.1016/s1440-2440(01)80004-9 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 19-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 127

Author(s):

David Bishop ◽

Matt Spencer ◽

Rob Duffield ◽

Steve Lawrence

Keyword(s):

Ability Test ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Sprint Ability

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Relationships between Strength and Step Frequency with Fatigue Index in Repeated Sprint Ability

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph19010196 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 196

Author(s):

Pablo González-Frutos ◽

Millán Aguilar-Navarro ◽

Esther Morencos ◽

Javier Mallo ◽

Santiago Veiga

Keyword(s):

Velocity Profile ◽

Step Frequency ◽

Sprint Time ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Hockey Players ◽

Force Velocity ◽

Speed Training ◽

Physical Capacities ◽

Sprint Ability

Force−velocity profile (FVP) and repeated-sprint ability (RSA) tests are indicators of physical capacities in most team sport players. The purpose of this study was to examine the stride kinematics during a repeated-sprint ability (RSA) test and to analyze the relationship between Bosco’s force−velocity profile (FVP) and RSA performance in elite female field hockey players. Thirteen elite-female players performed both RSA (six 30 m maximal sprints) and jumping (CMJ weighted and body weight) tests. Sprinting time fatigue indexes during a 30 m RSA test were correlated with step frequency fatigue indexes (r > 0.7; p < 0.01). CMJ50 showed a large relationship with sprint time fatigue indexes. FV50 showed a very large relationship with sprint time fatigue indexes (r > 0.7; p < 0.01), and a large relationship with the step frequency fatigue indexes (r > 0.5; p < 0.05). This study highlighted two possible ways to improve fatigue indexes in RSA, with the aim of maximizing the distances covered at high-intensities during the matches: (a) strength training and (b) focusing on step frequency during speed training.

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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 ◽

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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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Measurement Properties and Feasibility of Repeated Sprint Ability Test

Strength and Conditioning Journal ◽

10.1519/ssc.0000000000000495 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 41-61

Author(s):

João Paulo Lopes-Silva ◽

Jonatas Ferreira da Silva Santos ◽

Chris R. Abbiss ◽

Emerson Franchini

Keyword(s):

Measurement Properties ◽

Ability Test ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Sprint Ability

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Improvement of Repeated-Sprint Ability and Horizontal-Jumping Performance in Elite Young Basketball Players With Low-Volume Repeated-Maximal-Power Training

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2014-0612 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 464-473 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Oliver Gonzalo-Skok ◽

Julio Tous-Fajardo ◽

José Luis Arjol-Serrano ◽

Luis Suarez-Arrones ◽

José Antonio Casajús ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Training Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Ability Test ◽

Jumping Performance ◽

Repeated Sprint Ability ◽

Repeated Sprint ◽

Low Volume ◽

Mean Time ◽

Sprint Ability

Purpose:To examine the effects of a low-volume repeated-power-ability (RPA) training program on repeated-sprint and changeof-direction (COD) ability and functional jumping performance.Methods:Twenty-two male elite young basketball players (age 16.2 ± 1.2 y, height 190.0 ± 10.0 cm, body mass 82.9 ± 10.1 kg) were randomly assigned either to an RPA-training group (n = 11) or a control group (n = 11). RPA training consisted of leg-press exercise, twice a week for 6 wk, of 1 or 2 blocks of 5 sets × 5 repetitions with 20 s of passive recovery between sets and 3 min between blocks with the load that maximized power output. Before and after training, performance was assessed by a repeated-sprint-ability (RSA) test, a repeated-COD-ability test, a hop for distance, and a drop jump followed by tests of a double unilateral hop with the right and left legs.Results:Within-group and between-groups differences showed substantial improvements in slowest (RSAs) and mean time (RSAm) on RSA; best, slowest and mean time on repeated-COD ability; and unilateral right and left hop in the RPA group in comparison with control. While best time on RSA showed no improvement in any group, there was a large relationship (r = .68, 90% CI .43;.84) between the relative decrement in RSAm and RSAs, suggesting better sprint maintenance with RPA training. The relative improvements in best and mean repeated-COD ability were very largely correlated (r = .89, 90% CI .77;.94).Conclusions:Six weeks of low-volume (4–14 min/wk) RPA training improved several physical-fitness tests in basketball players.

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