The Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training on Field-Based Fitness Measures: A Meta-Analysis of Controlled and Non-Controlled Trials

Taylor, Jonathan M.; Macpherson, Tom; Spears, Iain R.; Weston, Matthew

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“…The results of the present study also showed a significant improvement in power performance following COD and RS training. These results were also in accordance with previous studies [34–36]. Indeed, Jovanovic et al [34] indicated that 8 weeks of a specific COD training programme appears to be an effective way of improving power performance in young soccer players.…”

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“…However, there was no significant difference between groups in the 10 to 30 m straight sprint performance. The result of the present study was also in line with scientific literature [36]. Indeed, it has been indicated that RS training allowed improvement in maximal speed (30 m) among young elite soccer players.…”

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“…Furthermore, Lockie et al [35] suggested that complex AG training can be used to enhance explosive muscle power and dynamic athletic performance. Moreover, and according to the meta-analysis presented by Taylor et al [36], RS sprint training can induce small to large improvements in muscular power amongst already trained players. According to the latter study, improvements in muscular power are possibly due to muscular adaptations.…”

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Specific physical trainability in elite young soccer players: efficiency over 6 weeks’ in-season training

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The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of 3 training protocols (plyometric [PLYO], agility [AG], or repeated shuttle sprints [RS]) on physical performance in the same population of young soccer players. Forty-two youth-level male players (13.6±0.3-years; 1.65±0.07 m; 54.1±6.5 kg; body fat: 12.8±2.6%) participated in a short-term (6-week) randomized parallel fully controlled training study (pre-to-post measurements): PLYO group, n=10; AG group, n=10; RS group, n=12; and control group [CON] n=10. PLYO training = 9 lower limb exercises (2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions). The AG group performed planned AG drills and direction changes. RS training consisted of 2-4 sets of 5-6x 20 to 30 m shuttle sprints (20 seconds recovery in between). Progressive overload principles were incorporated into the programme by increasing the number of foot contacts and varying the complexity of the exercises. Pre/post-training tests were: bilateral standing horizontal jump, and unilateral horizontal jumps, sprint (30 m with 10 m lap time), agility (20 m zigzag), and repeated sprint ability (RSA) (i.e. 6x30 m shuttle sprints: 2x15 m with 180° turns). Significant main effects for time (i.e. training application) and group (training type) were detected. Improvements in horizontal jumping were higher (p<0.01: ES=large) in PLYO. The RS group improved significantly more (p<0.01; ES=large) than other groups: 30 m sprint, RSAbest and RSAmean performances. Significantly greater increases in 20 m zigzag performance were observed following AG and RS training (4.0 and 3.8%, respectively) compared with PLYO (2.0%) and CON training (0.8%). No significant differences were reported in the RSAdec between groups. Elite young male soccer players’ physical performances can be significantly and specifically improved either using PLYO or AG or RSA training over short-term in-season training.

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“…Coaches working with teams of players across maturation groups may need to be creative in the way they deliver metabolic conditioning to produce positive adaptations throughout. Repeated sprint training methods could provide an adaptable tool for coaches within this age group given the short and sharp nature of the stimulus and potential benefits on neuromuscular and metabolic fitness (52).…”

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Strength Training and Metabolic Conditioning for Female Youth and Adolescent Soccer Players

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2016

Strength &Amp; Conditioning Journal

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CitationWright, M. (2016) AbstractDespite the rapid growth in women and girls playing soccer evidence based guidelines to inform conditioning for girls are sparse. The majority of research on youth soccer is conducted in males, which may not be transferable to practice in female teams. This paper reflects on the current evidence base and draws upon the authors' experiences to provide guidelines to improve conditioning programs throughout maturation in girls. The article focuses on the integration of neuromuscular and metabolic conditioning methods to safely improve physical performance and reduce injury risk factors. Guidelines are presented for players pre, circum, and post peak height velocity.

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“…The application of various modes of HIIT in the development of fitness in team sport players has been investigated (Buchheit & Laursen, 2013;Taylor, Macpherson, Spears, & Weston, 2015;Weston, Taylor, Batterham, & Hopkins, 2014). The majority of studies have focused on the inclusion of one mode of HIIT in an overall training program as either additional, or replacement training.…”

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Contrasting effects of a mixed-methods high-intensity interval training intervention in girl football players

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2016

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The Effects of Repeated-Sprint Training on Field-Based Fitness Measures: A Meta-Analysis of Controlled and Non-Controlled Trials

Abstract: Repeated-sprint training can induce small to large improvements in power, speed, repeated-sprint ability and endurance, and may have relevance for training in team sports.

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Specific physical trainability in elite young soccer players: efficiency over 6 weeks’ in-season training

Specific physical trainability in elite young soccer players: efficiency over 6 weeks’ in-season training

Strength Training and Metabolic Conditioning for Female Youth and Adolescent Soccer Players

Contrasting effects of a mixed-methods high-intensity interval training intervention in girl football players

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