Nakamura, FY, Pereira, LA, Loturco, I, Rosseti, M, Moura, FA and Bradley, PS (2017) Repeated-sprint sequences during female soccer matches using fixed and individual speed thresholds. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. ISSN 1533-4287

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Abstract

The main objective of this study was to characterize the occurrence of single sprint and repeated-sprint sequences (RSS) during elite female soccer matches, using fixed (20 kmh) and individually based speed thresholds (>90% of the mean speed from a 20 m sprint test). Eleven elite female soccer players from the same team participated in the study. All players performed a 20 m linear sprint test, and were assessed in up to 10 official matches using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Magnitude-based inferences were used to test for meaningful differences. Results revealed that irrespective of adopting fixed or individual speed thresholds, female players produced only a few RSS during matches (2.3 ± 2.4 sequences using the fixed threshold and 3.3 ± 3.0 sequences using the individually based threshold), with most sequences composing of just two sprints. Additionally, central defenders performed fewer sprints (10.2 ± 4.1) than other positions (full backs: 28.1 ± 5.5; midfielders: 21.9 ± 10.5; forwards: 31.9 ± 11.1; with likely to almost certainly differences associated with effect sizes ranging from 1.65 to 2.72) and sprinting ability declined in the second half. The data do not support the notion that RSS occurs frequently during soccer matches in female players, irrespective of using fixed or individual speed thresholds to define sprint occurrence. However, repeated sprint ability development cannot be ruled out from soccer training programs due to its association with match-related performance.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This is an accepted version of an article published ahead of print at: Androulakis-Korakakis, Patroklos; Langdown, Louis; Lewis, Adam; Fisher, James; Gentil, Paulo; Paoli, Antonio; Steele, James The effects of exercise modality during additional 'high-intensity interval training' upon aerobic fitness and strength in powerlifting and strongman athletes. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: Post Acceptance: April 21, 2017doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001809
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1106 Human Movement And Sports Science
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine
Divisions:	Sport & Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Related URLs:	Author
Date Deposited:	26 Apr 2017 09:57
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2021 04:00
DOI or ID number:	10.1519/JSC.0000000000001659
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/6295

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