Comprehensive evaluation of player-surface interaction on artificial soccer turf

Müller, Christoph; Sterzing, Thorsten; Lange, J.S.; Milani, Thomas L.

doi:10.1080/14763141.2010.511679

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“…It is believed that differences in these playing surfaces require different footwear characteristics for optimising performance. Performance results comparing shoe-surface interactions in soccer are normally focused on the type of turf surface or outsole cleat design (Gains et al 2010, M€ uller et al 2010, Sterzing et al 2010. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, some studies have shown an increase in athletic performance on artificial turf (Gains et al 2010, while other studies have shown no differences between the two surfaces (Ford et al 2006).…”

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Shoe traction and surface compliance affect performance of soccer-related movements

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Purpose: To determine how shoe-surface interaction, specifically traction and compliance, affects performance and biomechanics of soccer-related movements. Methods: Third generation artificial turf was installed in the laboratory to allow for kinetic and kinematic data collection both on the turf and on a laboratory surface (Pulastic sports surface). Twelve male athletes performed five 5 m sprint accelerations and five 180 sprint turns in three different shoe-surface conditions (indoor soccer shoe on the laboratory surface, indoor soccer shoe on the turf surface, soccer cleat on turf surface). Comparisons between the indoor shoe across surfaces indicated compliance effects and comparisons between the cleat and indoor shoe on turf indicated traction effects. Results: Performance increased for the sprint acceleration in the indoor shoe on the turf compared to the laboratory (1.04 s vs. 1.08 s); however, no further increase in acceleration performance occurred with the soccer cleat. For the turn movement, no change in performance occurred comparing the indoor shoe across surfaces however an increase in turn performance was seen when using the soccer cleat on turf compared to the indoor shoe (2.67 s vs. 2.56 s). The cleat had both increased utilised translational and rotational traction compared to the indoor shoe on turf for the turn movement. The cleat also resulted in increased ankle eversion moments as well as increased knee abduction and external rotation moments compared to the indoor shoe on the turf surface for the turn movement. Conclusion: Both compliance and traction shoe-surface characteristics affect performance; however, the effects of the different characteristics are different depending on the movement type.

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“…In recent years a lot of research has focused on the effects of different cleat designs on the human body especially on lower extremities The aim of these studies was to compare different stud configurations to find out which cleat shape and arrangement stresses the body least and/or to analyse different soccer specific movements that bear a high risk for injuries (Smith et al 2002, Eils 2004, Smith et al 2004, Gehring et al 2007, Kaila 2007, Orendurff 2007, Wong et al 2007, M€ uller et al 2010b, Stefanyshyn et al 2010, Bentley et al 2011. Less attention was paid to the performance increasing aspects of soccer shoes, although there is evidence that shoe construction can affect kicking accuracy, kicking velocity, running speed or ball handling significantly (Sterzing and Hennig 2008, Sterzing et al 2009, M€ uller et al 2010a, Sterzing et al 2011, Smith 2012, Hennig and Althoff 2013. Even less research has focused on gender-specific soccer footwear, although the number of female soccer players has considerably grown during recent years.…”

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Criteria for gender-specific soccer shoe development

Althoff

Hennig

2014

Footwear Science

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To date, there is a lack of research on gender-specific soccer footwear, even though there are biological differences as well as differences in playing behaviour among female and male players. This paper discusses criteria that are important for the development of women-specific soccer shoes. Females are different in size and body composition and due to a lower muscular strength, movements are less powerful. Biomechanical and neuromuscular differences are the cause of different movement patterns and in comparison to men women bear a higher risk of non-contact injuries. Traction properties of the shoe should be studied to understand the gender related influence of footwear on high risk movements like cutting or landing, which often cause knee injuries. Questionnaires showed that comfort is the most important shoe feature that soccer players expect from their shoes, but comfort is even more important for the female players. Therefore, it is necessary that shoe last design and upper construction are based on gender-specific foot morphology. In general, female feet are smaller and even if feet have the same length as males, female feet tend to be narrower. A lot of female players are not satisfied with their shoes and would like to have a narrower fit and a (slightly) more flexible outsole. However they do not want shorter studs, although cleat design is likely to influence injury risk. In conclusion: Female players need their own shoe design that decreases injury risks without sacrificing performance.

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“…These phenomena may be induced by the geometry of the blades, which are supposed to prevent rotation of the foot to increase performance in sidestep and cutting maneuvers. Studies conducted with professional soccer players performing different motions and maneuvers by employing motion analysis and inverse dynamics models (Gehring, Rott, Stapelfeldt, & Gollhofer, 2007;Kaila, 2007) showed that studded and bladed cleats had no effect on the loads acting in the knee but influenced the player performance and perception to some degree (Mü ller Sterzing, Lange, & Milani, 2010). Direct measurements and comparisons of the rotational resistance of the different types of cleats are currently available (Andréasson, Lindenberger, Renströ m, & Peterson, 1986;Cawley, Heidt, Scranton, Losse, & Howard, 2003;Grund & Senner, 2010;Heidt et al, 1996;Torg & Quedenfeld, 1971;Villwock, Meyer, Powell, Fouty, & Haut, 2009), but these studies neither support nor reject the hypothesis that the cleat design has an influence on the stresses in the knee joint.…”

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Does soccer cleat design influence the rotational interaction with the playing surface?

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Tornese

Anasetti

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Sports Biomechanics

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Non-contact injuries in soccer players may be related to the interplay between cleat type and playing surface, and bladed shoes were often blamed for non-contact injuries with no research support. The aim of this study was to compare the rotational resistance (stiffness and peak sustainable torque) among three types of soccer cleats (metal studs, molded rubber studs, and bladed) in a controlled laboratory environment. The shoes were tested on both natural and artificial turfs under a compressive preload of 1000 N and with internal and external rotations. The three shoe models showed comparable performances with a good repeatability for each individual test on both playing surfaces. A less stiff behavior was observed for the natural turf. A tendency toward highest peak torque was observed in the studded model on natural surface. The bladed cleats provided peak torque and rotational stiffness comparable to the other models. Studded and bladed cleats did not significantly differ in their interaction with the playing surface. Therefore, soccer shoes with bladed cleats should not be banned in the context of presumed higher risk for non-contact injuries.

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Comprehensive evaluation of player-surface interaction on artificial soccer turf

Cited by 48 publications

References 15 publications

Shoe traction and surface compliance affect performance of soccer-related movements

Shoe traction and surface compliance affect performance of soccer-related movements

Criteria for gender-specific soccer shoe development

Does soccer cleat design influence the rotational interaction with the playing surface?

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