SPRINT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS DURING A MATCH SIMULATION

Authors

Markus Huthöfer, University of SalzburgFollow
Eric Harbour
Hermann Schwameder, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, University of SalzburgFollow
Josef Kröll, Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of SalzburgFollow

Category

Strength & Conditioning

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify soccer-specific changes of mechanical properties in sprinting during a simulated soccer match. Professional soccer players (n=15) completed six sprint measurements before, during and after a simulated soccer game (i.e. Copenhagen Soccer Test). Mechanical properties (theoretical maximal sprinting velocity (V0), theoretical maximal horizontal force (F0), maximal horizontal sprinting power (Pmax) and the 20-metre sprint time were computed from continuous velocity data captured from a laser device. The results suggest that soccer-specific fatigue affects V0 more than F0. Furthermore, there is an inactivity-induced sprint performance loss because of the half-time break. However, at the end of the game, professional players can achieve similar sprint times as in the first half. These results could be useful for effective training planning and optimizing sprint performance during a match.

Recommended Citation

Huthöfer, Markus; Harbour, Eric; Schwameder, Hermann; and Kröll, Josef (2020) "SPRINT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYERS DURING A MATCH SIMULATION," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 38: Iss. 1, Article 189.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol38/iss1/189