Effects of Sprint Training on Young Soccer Players
Author Information
Author(s): Solleiro-Duran David, Cidre-Fuentes Pablo, Rey Ezequiel, Baena-Raya Andrés, Filter Alberto, Padrón-Cabo Alexis
Primary Institution: University of A Coruña
Hypothesis
CST would provide greater effects in CS performance and COD ability, and LST would induce greater improvements in different LS distances and the horizontal F-V profile.
Conclusion
Both LST and CST training methods produce specific adaptations in young soccer players, with LST showing greater improvements in linear sprint performance and CST enhancing change of direction ability.
Supporting Evidence
- LST showed small to moderate significant enhancements in LS performance.
- CST resulted in small to moderate significant improvements in CS performance.
- Both training methods improved change of direction ability.
- Significant between-group comparisons were observed for CS performance.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different types of sprint training help young soccer players run faster in straight lines and around curves. Both types of training are important for improving their speed.
Methodology
A randomized pre-post parallel group trial design was used with 19 U16 male soccer players assigned to LST or CST groups, performing 11 sprint training sessions over 6 weeks.
Potential Biases
Potential learning effects related to the specific sprint trajectories may have influenced results.
Limitations
The small sample size and lack of a control group limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Nineteen U16 male soccer players from the same soccer academy.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01 for significant between-group comparisons.
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.05
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