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Filter A, Olivares-Jabalera J, Dos'Santos T, Madruga M, Lozano J, Molina A, Santalla A, Requena B, Loturco I. High-intensity Actions in Elite Soccer: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Int J Sports Med 2023. [PMID: 37130547 DOI: 10.1055/a-2013-1661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Over the years, soccer has become more physically demanding; the number and frequency of high-intensity actions have increased, and these activities are decisive in determining the match outcome. Importantly, the reductionist approach commonly used to analyze high-intensity actions does not contemplate a more contextualized perspective on soccer performance. Traditionally, most investigations have only provided quantitative data regarding sprints (i. e. time, distances, frequency) without examining "how" (e. g. type of trajectory or starting position) and "why" (e. g. tactical role) soccer players sprint. In fact, other high-intensity actions, apart from running, are not even mentioned (i. e. curve sprints, change of direction, and specific-jump tasks). This has led to the use of tests and interventions that do not accurately reflect real game actions. Given the true technical-tactical-physical demands of each playing position, this narrative review collected a wide-spectrum of current soccer-related articles and provided a discussion regarding high-intensity actions, with a positional-based approach. In this narrative review, practitioners are encouraged to contemplate and consider the different elements that characterize high-intensity actions in soccer, in order to assess and train soccer players under a more sport-specific and integrative perspective.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alberto Filter
- FSI Lab, Football Science Institute, Granada, Spain
- Research Group Physical Activity, Health and Sport CTS-948, Pablo de Olavide University, Sevilla, Spain
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- FSI Lab, Football Science Institute, Granada, Spain
- Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), Department of Physical and Sports Education, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Sport and Exercise, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Manchester Institute of Sport, Manchester, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Physical Therapy Department, International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
- Sport Performance Area, Barcelona Football Club, Barcelona, Spain
- Return to Play and Sports Training Center, reQ, Barcelona, Spain
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- Sport and Health University Research Institute (iMUDS), University of Granada, Granada, Spain
- Campus Universitario, University of San Jorge Faculty of Health Sciences, Villanueva de Gallego, Spain
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- FSI Lab, Football Science Institute, Granada, Spain
- Research Group Physical Activity, Health and Sport CTS-948, Pablo de Olavide University, Sevilla, Spain
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- Sport Science, NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Sport and Exercise Science, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Freitas TT, Pereira LA, Alcaraz PE, Cadore EL, Grazioli R, Azevedo PHSM, Jeffreys I, Loturco I. Interrelationships Between Multiple Speed Tests in Youth Soccer: Are Players Equally Efficient at Performing Different Sprint and Change of Direction Tasks? J Strength Cond Res 2023; 37:848-853. [PMID: 36730627 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT Freitas, TT, Pereira, LA, Alcaraz, PE, Cadore, EL, Grazioli, R, Azevedo, PHSM, Jeffreys, I, and Loturco, I. Interrelationships between multiple speed tests in youth soccer: Are players equally efficient at performing different sprint and COD tasks? J Strength Cond Res 37(4): 848-853, 2023-We investigated the relationships between linear and multidirectional sprint tests in elite young soccer players, using different speed measurements and their associated deficits. Twenty-three under-17 and 17 under-16 soccer players performed, on the same day, 17-m linear sprint (with 10-m split times), curve sprints for "good" and "weak" sides (CSGS and CSWS, respectively), and zigzag and 505 change of direction (COD) tests. The Pearson's product moment test was used to determine the relationships among the tested variables. Significance level was set at p < 0.05. Large and very large significant correlations were observed between CSGS and CSWS and 10-m ( r = 0.73 and r = 0.53, respectively; p < 0.0001) and 17-m sprint velocity ( r = 0.84 and r = 0.74, respectively; p < 0.0001). Moderate and significant associations were identified between zigzag and 17-m sprint performances ( r = 0.40; p = 0.02). No significant relationships were found between 505 performance and 17-m sprint velocity and between the different COD tasks ( p > 0.05). Significant correlations were observed between sprint performance at 10- and 17-m and both CS and COD deficits ( r values ranging from 0.37 to 0.54; p < 0.05). In general, higher linear sprinting velocities were associated with superior performances in smoother multidirectional tasks (i.e., CS and zigzag tests) but not in more aggressive COD maneuvers (i.e., 505). Faster athletes in linear actions presented greater CS and COD deficits. No associations were detected between the different COD measurements, supporting the notion that the technical and mechanical demands of COD actions are angle and velocity dependent. From a practical perspective, comprehensive speed testing batteries (i.e., incorporating linear sprints, CS, and different COD assessments) should be administered to young soccer players, to better understand their ability to change direction and sprint over multiple trajectories.
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- Tomás T Freitas
- UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia,
- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Faculty of Sport, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia, Spain
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- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport, Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Murcia,
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- Exercise Research Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Exercise Research Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Guarani Football Club, Campinas, Brazil
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- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- University of South Wales, Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
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The Relationship Between Performance and Asymmetries in Different Multidirectional Sprint Tests in Soccer Players. J Hum Kinet 2021; 79:155-164. [PMID: 34400995 PMCID: PMC8336547 DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2021-0069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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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.
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Kobal R, Freitas TT, Fílter A, Requena B, Barroso R, Rossetti M, Jorge RM, Carvalho L, Pereira LA, Loturco I. Curve Sprint in Elite Female Soccer Players: Relationship with Linear Sprint and Jump Performance. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18052306. [PMID: 33652735 PMCID: PMC7956260 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine the associations between linear sprint, curve sprint (CS), change of direction (COD) speed, and jump performance in a sample of 17 professional female soccer players. All athletes performed squat and countermovement jumps, single leg horizontal triple jumps, 17 m linear sprints, CS tests, and a 17 m Zigzag COD test. A Pearson product–moment test was performed to determine the relationships among the assessed variables. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. Nearly perfect associations (r > 0.9) were found between linear and CS velocities. Players faster in linear sprints and CS exhibited greater COD deficits. No significant associations were found between COD deficit and either body mass or sprint momentum. Jumping ability was significantly correlated with linear sprint and CS performance, but not to COD performance. These findings may be used by coaches and practitioners to guide testing and training prescriptions in this population. The associations observed here suggest that training methods designed to improve linear sprint and CS velocities may benefit from the implementation of vertically and horizontally oriented plyometric exercises.
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- Ronaldo Kobal
- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil; (R.K.); (M.R.); (R.M.J.)
- School of Physical Education—University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, Brazil; (R.B.); (L.C.)
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- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo 04753-060, Brazil; (T.T.F.); (L.A.P.)
- Department of Human Movement Sciences—Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 11015-020, Brazil
- UCAM Research Center for High Performance Sport—Catholic University of Murcia, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- Football Science Institute (FSI), 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.F.); (B.R.)
- Faculty of Sport-University of Pablo de Olavide (UPO), 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Football Science Institute (FSI), 18016 Granada, Spain; (A.F.); (B.R.)
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- School of Physical Education—University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, Brazil; (R.B.); (L.C.)
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- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil; (R.K.); (M.R.); (R.M.J.)
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- Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, São Paulo 03828-000, Brazil; (R.K.); (M.R.); (R.M.J.)
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- School of Physical Education—University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, Brazil; (R.B.); (L.C.)
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- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo 04753-060, Brazil; (T.T.F.); (L.A.P.)
- Department of Human Movement Sciences—Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 11015-020, Brazil
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- NAR-Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo 04753-060, Brazil; (T.T.F.); (L.A.P.)
- Department of Human Movement Sciences—Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo 11015-020, Brazil
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd CF037 1DL, Wales, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-11-3702-5284
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