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The Relationship Between Performance and Asymmetries in Different Multidirectional Sprint Tests in Soccer Players
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Fílter, Alberto Beltrán-Garrido, Vicente Dos’Santos, Thomas Romero-Rodríguez, Daniel Requena, Bernardo Loturco, Irineu Madruga-Parera, Marc |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Abstract | Practitioners usually include change of direction (COD) and linear speed measurements in the testing batteries of soccer players; however, despite being a commonly occurring action, curve sprint (CS) ability is rarely assessed in soccer. The aims of this study were to analyze the association between linear sprint, CS, and COD speed performances, and compare the association and direction of asymmetries between these skills. Thirty-three male soccer players performed linear sprint (17 m), CS (17 m), and COD-90⍛ speed tests (COD [8.5 + 8.5 m]). Our main findings were (a) a large relationship between linear and multidirectional tasks (COD-90⍛ and CS tests) (r = from 0.6 to 0.64, p < 0.05), (b) a moderate relationship between CS and COD-90⍛ tests (r = from 0.33 to 0.41, p < 0.05), with a certain opposite tendency (higher relationships between opposing directions [CurveLEFT - CODRIGHT; r = 0.41] than between equal directions [CurveLEFT – CODLEFT; r = 0.33]), and (c) no relationship (p > 0.05) between COD and CS asymmetries, with opposing directional dominance in ~70% of players (e.g., curve left and COD right dominance). These results indicate that performance in linear sprints is strongly related to performance in multidirectional trajectories, whereas CS and COD-90⍛ seem to be more independent actions. Additionally, the direction of asymmetry or dominance is generally opposite between the non-linear tasks measured. |
| Related Links | https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/hukin-2021-0069 |
| Ending Page | 164 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| Starting Page | 155 |
| ISSN | 16405544 |
| e-ISSN | 18997562 |
| DOI | 10.2478/hukin-2021-0069 |
| Journal | Journal of Human Kinetics |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 79 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH |
| Publisher Date | 2021-07-10 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal of Human Kinetics Sport Sciences Speed Assessment Curvilinear Speed Change of Direction Journal: Journal of Human Kinetics, Vol- 79 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Physiology (medical) Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Sports Science |
