Relationship between lower limb power output, sprint and change of direction performance in soccer players.

Authors

Monika Papla, Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, 40-065 Katowice, Mikołowska 72A, PolandFollow
Agata Latocha, Nutrition and Sports Performance Research Group, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, PolandFollow
Wojciech Grzyb, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Górskiego 1, PolandFollow
Artur Gołaś, Institute of Sport Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, 40-065 Katowice, Mikołowska 72A, PolandFollow

Abstract

Introduction: Although soccer matches require players to perform repetitive power-related abilities, the impact of lower-body strength and power asymmetry on sprint and change of direction (COD) performance receives little attention. Therefore, this study aimed to establish the relationship between lower limb power, sprint, and change of direction (COD) performance. In addition, the relationship between lower limb power asymmetry and the above mentioned running tests was determined. Material and Methods: Twenty-four male soccer players from First Polish League (age = 24.8 ±8.2 years, body mass = 77.4 ±16.9kg, body height=179.5 ±14.5cm, soccer training experience = 10 ± 1.5years) took part in the study. To examine the relationship between linear sprint, lower limb muscle power, and COD performance (time and deficit), the following tests were performed: 5-and 20-m linear sprint, leg press exercise, and two 20-m COD sprints (“COD90” and “L” test). Result: Pearson correlation coefficients didn’t show any statistically significant relationship between lower limb power and linear sprint speed as well as COD performance. The results indicate that the considered variables are independent physical characteristics. Conclusion: Relative lower limb-power output and low level of mean inter-limb asymmetry in power output does not affect 5- and 20-m linear sprint time and COD performance with 90° turn.

Recommended Citation

Papla M, Latocha A, Grzyb W, Golas A. Relationship between lower limb power output, sprint and change of direction performance in soccer players. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2022;14(3):Article3. https://doi.org/10.29359/BJHPA.14.3.03

Author ORCID Identifier

Monika Papla 0000-0002-7007-2523

Agata Latocha 0000-0003-4077-8346

Wojciech Grzyb 0000-0002-6115-4033

Artur Gołaś 0000-0002-6656-6993

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